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There's still time to share your input on future of electric vehicle regulations in CT
A public hearing was held Tuesday about the future of electric vehicles in Connecticut and if you didn’t get a chance to attend, there’s still time to share your thoughts. Republican lawmakers are pushing back on the announcement of Connecticut joining the California Clean Air Regulations. The standards would ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035....
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NAACP works to stop violence in Hartford amid increase in homicides
Residents and community members in the Capitol City are coming together to stop the violence on Wednesday. So far this year, there have been 28 homicides in the city. The numbers have continued to grow throughout the year, but especially in the summer months. On Monday, a man was shot and killed near Weaver High School marking the eighth homicide…
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CT State Community College students, faculty to rally at State Capitol about budget cuts
Connecticut State students, faculty and staff are gathering on Tuesday for a rally to let their voices be heard surrounding budget cuts. The goal is to bring attention to budget cuts that they said will have a profound impact on student services. Some of those cuts could include cutting cafeteria services and even access to career services on specific campuses….
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Vernon Police Association unanimously votes no confidence in town leadership
A conflict is brewing between the Vernon Police Association and the town’s leadership. The police association voted unanimously 39-0 in having no confidence that Mayor Dan Champagne, Town Administrator Mike Purcaro and Assistant Town Administrator Dawn Maselek can effectively manage and support the department. The police association said recent contract negotiations, arbitration and subsequent efforts by town administration to...
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Gas prices on the rise in Connecticut
Gas prices are on the rise and are surging several cents across the country, including in Connecticut. Summer is here, but AAA says it has been the sweltering heat that’s caused the price increase. When you take a look at the Connecticut average for gas prices, it’s $3.76, which is 12 cents higher than it was last week. For the…
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Concerns continue over how TikTok stores and uses data from users
The concerns continue over how TikTok stores and uses data from people who use the app. A press conference is being held at the State Capitol on Tuesday to discuss TikTok and why lawmakers say they are putting users at risk. This has been an ongoing discussion about where and what information TikTok has stored and who has access to…
