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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump’s budget bill, sending it to his desk for signature. Connecticut’s federal delegation did not support the legislation.
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Water safety experts gathered at Stony Brook University Hospital to talk about an increase in drowning deaths in Suffolk County and how to stop them.
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Almost 25 years after the September 11 attacks, some first responders still show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a new study by researchers at Stony Brook Medicine and the World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program at Stony Brook University.
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Plans for major natural gas pipelines in New York have sparked tension between the state and federal governments, but Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said he’s been in talks with both sides and may support the project to bring gas to his state.
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The state estimates the bill will result in 1.5 million people losing health insurance.
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The U.S. Senate passed a major budget bill Tuesday without Democratic support. The bill slashes food aid and Medicaid while boosting deportation and border security funding.
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Summer can be hard for kids who rely on school meals, but officials in the New Haven area are promoting SUN Meals, a federal program offering free food at libraries, parks and community centers.
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has reappointed Marissa Gillett, the controversial chair of the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, despite some calls for her to be fired.
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The City of New Haven broke ground on a 65-unit supportive housing development on Monday.
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U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said she will reintroduce a bill to support youth mental health programs.
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The U.S. Senate is close to a final vote on the budget reconciliation bill. It’s unlikely to gain support from Connecticut and New York’s four Democratic senators.
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In May, former President Donald Trump announced the end of the Digital Equity Act, cutting over $20 million in planned federal funding to Connecticut that would have supported digital skills training, internet access, and tech resources for underserved communities; funds that many local programs were counting on.