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Instead of amending Connecticut's biennium budget passed last year, Democrats passed a budget stabilization plan as a bill. Republicans have asked Attorney General William Tong to assess whether the bill violates the state constitution.
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In letters to Suffolk’s 10 town supervisors, the New York State NAACP questions County Executive Ed Romaine’s record in supporting industry leaders’ efforts to manage solid waste. The discussions between the county, towns and businesses were set for Wednesday in a closed-door meeting.
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The $650,000 comes from the first part of the city’s opioid settlement funds. More than $2 million from federal lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and retailers will be distributed in New Haven in the coming years.
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The Senate approved Democratic legislation that will expand CT's paid sick days mandate into a nearly universal benefit by Jan. 1, 2027.
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Repairs will be made to the arch’s foundation, granite, gutters and roof. The city has already secured $500,000 in federal dollars for the project, but U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the entire project will cost millions.
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Lawmakers will end Connecticut’s legislative session on Wednesday without adjusting the state budget. Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic leaders reached a deal to use unspent federal COVID relief money.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: Connecticut, New Jersey and New York may lose over 700,000 jobs by 2035 due to a housing unit shortage. Also, say goodbye to Sam Ash Music Store.
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Stew and Kim Leonard lost their toddler in a drowning accident in 1989. Last year, the couple opened Stewie the Duck, which teaches 1,000 kids to swim every week — and donates the profits to cover swim lessons for kids in need.
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Under a bill that cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives, towns that allow more apartments near mass transit would get priority on state infrastructure funds.
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Many advocates say state leaders could be doing more to protect LGBTQ+ students, but the debate among lawmakers is far from settled.
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The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to improve election security. It's in response to the absentee ballot box stuffing scandal associated with the election for mayor in Bridgeport.
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YNHH wants out of a deal to buy CT hospitals from Prospect Medical Holdings, citing deteriorating facilities and 'irresponsible' finances.