Connecticut has a costly nursing shortage. What’s looming will make it worse, advocates say
Facing a nationwide nursing shortage, advocates are calling for President Donald Trump’s administration to drop its plans for reducing federal student loans for advanced nursing…
Lamont frames controversial housing bill as key to an affordable CT
At a ceremonial signing of an omnibus housing bill opposed by every Republican in the General Assembly and the two GOP candidates for governor, Gov….
About 36K in CT are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Here’s what to know.
About 36,000 Connecticut residents are at risk of losing access to food stamp benefits due to new eligibility requirements outlined in a recent federal bill….
CT governor wants to cut borrowing surge for transportation work. How it came to be ‘unaffordable’
An ongoing surge in state borrowing to rebuild Connecticut’s aging transportation infrastructure must be rolled back, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration projects, because of stagnant fuel…
Thousands of counterfeit items found in CT home. Woman admits to selling clothes, handbags, jewelry.
A New Britain woman has admitted to participating in a conspiracy to import and sell counterfeit goods. Melissa Cruz, 37, of New Britain, pleaded guilty…
Learn the history of rock-n-roll from a CT Best. Yes, he’s researched, archived and shares it.
Rock-n-roll really has been around for 70 years. That’s give or take, of course, depending on the definition you use, as not all music scholars…
CT health system, insurer at odds after contract ends. Patients could face higher costs.
A week after UConn Health’s contract with a major health insurer expired — leaving as many as 15,000 patients potentially facing significantly higher out-of-pocket costs…
CT’s Rep. Jim Himes wants Venezuela boat strike video made public
As the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes was one of only a handful of lawmakers authorized to view the…
CT meets milestone in desegregation settlement. Why educators say disparity persists
The promised resolution of Connecticut’s landmark civil rights case, Sheff V. O’Neill, is nearly accomplished but some Hartford officials fear the remedy has exacerbated the…
CT discount retailer to close location where it has operated for nearly three decades
A discount retailer known for its brand name closeout specials is closing one of its 27 stores in Connecticut, unable to renew the lease after…