Senate Dems propose their own $200M ‘CT option’ health care bill
The Senate Dems’ “CT option” builds on Gov. Ned Lamont’s actions and own proposal to create a state health care option, but goes further.
CT Mirror wins 8 awards from New England Newspaper & Press Association
CT Mirror was awarded across a range of categories, including first-places prizes in health, human interest and science/technology reporting.
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CT lawmakers advance nominations of major child welfare roles
A legislative panel voted to advance Elena Trueworthy for early childhood commissioner and Christina Ghio for the role of child advocate.
CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts
SB 497 would provide a year of food assistance for certain “vulnerable” populations using dollars from CT’s $500M Federal Cuts Response Fund.
Murphy seeks ban on insider bets in prediction markets
Sen. Chris Murphy’s bill would prohibit prediction market trades on terrorism, war and events where someone can know the outcome in advance.
What is the SAVE America Act?
Here’s what’s currently in the bill, why it’s facing trouble in the Senate despite easily passing in the House, and what could come next.
Alternatives to burials becoming more common in CT
Burial rates are falling in CT and nationally as alternative methods — like water cremation, composting and green burials — gain popularity.
House Dems would trim rebate program to aid local schools
A plan to send local school districts $100 million to $150 million could cut into Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed tax rebate.
Revolution Wind provides first power to New England grid
The offshore wind installation, off the Rhode Island coast, turned on Friday night after several threats from the Trump administration
‘Unbelievably cruel’: Advocates decry threat to home care program
Lamont proposed ending Community First Choice, which provides at-home care to all who qualify. Families are confused, worried and angry.
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