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  • pedestrian safety May 1, 2023

    Bill Aims to Curb Pedestrian Fatalities on Conn. Roads

    The Appropriations Committee is set to meet on Monday about the Vision Zero Bill, which aims to make roads safer and curb pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut. If the bill were to become law, cities and towns would have to adopt a Complete Streets prioritization plan to make sure all roads safely serve all people on the roads including pedestrians,...
  • Education Apr 27, 2023

    Teachers Rally at Capitol After Education Bill Stalls in Committee

    “It’s sad. It’s disappointing. Teachers are the backbone of our society,” said Paul Apostalon, high school teacher in East Hartford. Crowds of red filled the capitol on Thursday, urging state leaders to assist in what educators call a crisis in the classroom. “Since there are less educators coming into the field, the class sizes are increasing, spe...
  • CSCU Apr 24, 2023

    Proposed State Budget Could Cause Major Cuts at Conn. State Colleges, Universities

    Major cuts could be coming to Connecticut State Colleges and Universities if the appropriations budget gets approved. It is calling for more than $335 million in cuts over a span of two years. Individual community colleges and university leaders as well as students are pleading with state legislators for fewer cuts. Right now, they pride themselves...
  • free school lunch Apr 19, 2023

    Lawmakers to Discuss Continuing No-Cost Meals for Conn. Students

    Making sure kids don’t miss an early or midday meal is important and state lawmakers agree as they approved keeping free meals for all K through 12 students through the remainder of the year. But what happens after that? End Hunger CT!, the School Meals 4 All CT coalition and lawmakers will hold a press conference at the Legislative Office&#8...
  • Trump Indictment Mar 30, 2023

    ‘This Is a Big, Big, Big Deal': CT Political, Legal Experts Weigh In on Trump Indictment

    The bombshell development of the indictment of Donald Trump could have wide-ranging impacts for the former president, the next presidential election and the entire country. “This is a huge deal. It’s never happened before. We’ve never had a sitting or former president being indicted,” said Scott McLean, professor of political science at...
  • Trump Indictment Mar 30, 2023

    CT Voters, Politicians React to News of Trump Indictment

    People across Connecticut from voters to political leaders are reacting to the news of former president Donald Trump’s indictment. “Well, it’s about time,” Carolyn Alessi, who lives in Windsor, said. “I’m disappointed. I’m disappointed at what’s going on in New York,” Edward Berry, who lives in Windsor, said. Mixed reaction from the people of Conne...
  • gun violence Mar 29, 2023

    CT Judiciary Committee Votes to Further Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

    Legislation proposed by Gov. Ned Lamont that aims to combat gun violence has passed the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee. House Bill 6667 seeks to prevent acts of gun violence including mass shootings, community violence, domestic violence, suicides and accidental shootings, according to the governor’s office. The judi...
  • free school lunch Mar 28, 2023

    Public Weighs in About Free School Meals in Connecticut During Public Hearing

    The public had a chance to weigh in on a bill about funding for free school meals in Connecticut on Tuesday.  “I do believe lunch is important especially to young kids because if they go to school and they can’t and don’t get enough food, they will get tired, they will fall asleep in class and not comprehend what...

  • domestic violence Mar 22, 2023

    Domestic Violence Protections to Be Discussed at Public Hearing

    The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence will convene for a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening protections as it relates to domestic violence. According to the state, one in five women and one in seven men have experienced domestic abuse in Connecticut. That’s why the coalition along with other domestic violence a...
  • Hartford Mar 18, 2023

    State Rep. Comey Speaks Out Following DUI Charge, Crash in Hartford

    After crashing her car and being arrested, State Rep. Robin Comey is apologizing for her actions, saying she will seek help for addiction. Comey crashed her car in Hartford Thursday and was charged with operating under the influence. On Saturday, Comey said in a statement: “I want to apologize to my constituents, my colleagues in the CT General Ass...
  • gun violence Mar 6, 2023

    Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Gun Legislation

    Gun violence is a problem plaguing not just Connecticut, but the entire country. Governor Ned Lamont is laying out his gun violence prevention proposals with a new House bill. Lawmakers gathered on Monday morning for a public hearing and press conference on House Bill 6667. They said the goal is to put forth a comprehensive legislative proposal to ...
  • Feb 27, 2023

    Special Elections to Be Held Tuesday for 3 State Representative Seats

    As the state braces for several inches of snow and the largest winter storm to form this year, special elections will be held Tuesday to fill three state representative seats. A special election will be held for the 100th Assembly District, which includes parts of Middletown. The special election was scheduled because of the tragic death of Quentin...
  • rent increases Feb 21, 2023

    Proposed Bill Could Cap Annual Rent Increases in Conn.

    For many, the cost of rent has skyrocketed over the past couple of years, but Cap the Rent CT, a coalition of 52 organizations including tenant unions, faith groups and others, is trying to make sure there is a limit. Cap the Rent CT held a press conference at the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday where a public hearing was…

  • Health Feb 16, 2023

    Conn. Senate Republicans Share Plan to Make Healthcare More Affordable

    Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to make healthcare in Connecticut more affordable Thursday. “For middle-class Connecticut families, the cost of healthcare is anything but affordable,” said Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford). “People are taking it on the chin every day, and family budgets are breaking.”...
  • Ned Lamont Feb 8, 2023

    Read Governor Lamont's Budget Address

    Gov. Ned Lamont delivered his budget address to the General Assembly Wednesday. Here is his address for the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, as prepared. The speech is called “Building Growth and Opportunity for All.” “Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, Representative Candelora, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz, members of the General A...
  • Ned Lamont Feb 8, 2023

    Governor Delivers Budget Address

    Nearly a decade after Connecticut was infamously described as being in a “permanent state of fiscal crisis,” struggling year after year to balance deficit-ridden budgets, Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday proposed the state’s first income tax reduction in nearly 30 years and its largest ever. Lamont said the state’s fiscal h...
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