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CT man discusses his diagnosis of a rare tick-borne illness
A man from Stamford is being treated for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It’s a rare tick-borne illness and because it’s not that prevalent in Connecticut, it took some time to diagnose.
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Transplant patient loses $50k in donations he expected for care after nonprofit abruptly closes
With the announcement that the National Foundation for Transplants is ceasing its operations, donations gathered will no longer go into patients’ pockets.
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House Republicans propose adjustments to state budget
House Republicans suggest changes to the current two-year budget lawmakers approved last year.
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House Republicans look for adjustments to state budget
House Republicans are hoping to force their way into spending talks, releasing a budget proposal of their own Thursday. “We believe there’s an obligation to run an adjusted budget,” said Rep. Vincent Candelora (R-Minority Leader). The $26-billion plan spends roughly $53 million less than the proposal Gov. Ned Lamont proposed in February while also moving around funding for priorities. Democrats…
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Connecticut's only women's tackle football team gears up for debut game
Connecticut Ambush, the state’s pioneering all-women’s tackle football team, eagerly readies for their inaugural game this Saturday.
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Bill would make April 26 ‘Tuskegee Airmen Day' to honor first Black military pilots
Unsung heroes who fought in World War II could soon be honored with their own special day in the state of Connecticut.
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CitySeed's new space to feature dedicated kitchen, advancing local food system mission
Leaders of CitySeed express excitement as their long-held visions materialize, marking a significant milestone in advancing community-driven food initiative.
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‘Hero' barbers save young girl from running into busy street
A pair of barbers in East Hartford, Connecticut, made a split-second decision which likely saved a young girl’s life.
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Bill would make April 26 ‘Tuskegee Airmen Day' to honor first Black military pilots
Unsung heroes who fought in World War II could soon be honored with their own special day in the state of Connecticut. If a bipartisan bill passes, April 26 would be named Tuskegee Airmen Day in Connecticut. The Tuskegee Airmen served in World War II as the first Black military airmen. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Tammy Exum and Rep….
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Video shows hero barbers save girl running onto busy street in East Hartford
Two barbers in East Hartford, Connecticut, run to save a girl that they saw was running to an intersection. The rescue was captured on video.
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CT Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain
The Connecticut Senate pressed ahead Wednesday with one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm, including manufactured videos or deepfakes. The vote was held despite concerns the bill might stifle innovation, become a burden for small businesses and make the state an outlier. The bill passed...
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Push to end traffic stops just for secondary offenses
Several community groups and lawmakers rallied in support of a bill that would stop police from pulling over a driver solely to enforce a secondary offense, like for example, driving an unregistered vehicle.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters honors brotherly bond and recognizes volunteer
Joey Redmond was named Big Brother of the Year and said an honor like this would not be possible without the relationship with his Little, Denzel.
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House approves expanded paid sick leave to cover all workers
House Democrats passed an expansion to the state’s paid sick leave law as part of a busy day. The vote came hours after more than 500 nonprofit service provider employees and clients rallied outside the capitol in support of more funding. Democrats approved the paid sick leave expansion with an 88-61 vote, sending the bill to the Senate. “I think…
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House approves expanded paid sick leave to cover all workers
Democrats in the House expect to pass paid sick leave for all workers, but proponents made compromises on the bill to address concerns from last year.
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Nonprofits rally for funding at state capitol
Nonprofit service providers gathered at the state capitol Wednesday to demand more funding from the state.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters honors brotherly bond and recognizes volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is honoring some of their volunteers at the Bigs of the Year Awards. The celebration is at Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford Wednesday night. Joey Redmond, of Higganum, is named Big Brother of the Year, and said it is only due to the special relationship born from the program. With banter and…
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CT LIVE!: Your Connecticut Bucket List for May
Kathleen Roche shared her must-see spring spots.
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Groups call for lawmakers to support bill for driving equity
The ACLU of Connecticut along with the Greater Hartford NAACP, the Center for Policing Equity, Smart Justice, and other groups are calling for support for Connecticut House Bill 5324 for Driving Equity. The bill would prevent officers from stopping cars to enforce secondary traffic violations. The groups held a news conference and rally outside of the Connecticut State Capitol building…
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CT LIVE!: Miss Connecticut USA 2024
Shavana Clarke shared why her platform of mental health is so important to her.