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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined New York and Connecticut officials on Wednesday to announce the funds for water infrastructure improvements that protect water quality and coastal wetlands.
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State Senate Democrats said they introduced the “Healthy Students, Healthy Schools” Initiative to support the well-being and safety of Connecticut’s students in light of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New York is expected to receive $26 million in federal infrastructure spending to help build the chargers over the next five years.
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After a sharp decline in ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MTA announced a new fare program to encourage New Yorkers to get back on public transportation.
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The state has a goal of having 150,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2025. As of Jan. 1, only 21,000 are registered in the state. Advocates are now calling on the state to pass legislation to loosen restrictions on direct sales of electric vehicles.
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Darien’s school board voted last week to reject its participation in the Open Choice program for the 2022-2023 school year. Now, state and local officials want them to reverse the decision.
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joined New Jersey on Monday by the ending its mask mandate by March. Governor Kathy Hochul has signaled that New York’s mask mandate could also end. She is expected to make a decision in the next few days.
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Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly said the current health care system has allowed costs to increase every year since 2010.
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Connecticut has received 800 complaints of COVID-related price gouging since the start of the pandemic. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) plans to introduce legislation to close legal loopholes to hold price gougers accountable.
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The eastern Long Island congressman said it’s time for Governor Kathy Hochul to break her “pathetic silence” on cashless bail. He plans to repeal the law if elected governor this year.