From Keith Phaneuf, CT Mirror: The House of Representatives is expected to approve an omnibus bill Wednesday that commits more than $100 million in new
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Urban Legislators Confront Lamont’s Budget Director On Equity, McCaw Pushes Back
The state budget battle intensifies. Urban legislators who want to raise taxes on the wealthy fired at Office of Policy and Management Secretary Melissa McCaw. She
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Lamont’s Budget For Cities: Jackpot Short Term, Peanuts Long Term
It’s a good news, bad news scenario. In the short term it appears Bridgeport will receive an infusion of cash to plug into its budget
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Lamont Budget Boosts Municipal Aid, Provides Revenue Share From Pot Tax
From Keith Phaneuf, CT Mirror Gov. Ned Lamont will propose a lean, $46 billion, two-year budget Wednesday that relies heavily on federal aid and state
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Early Data: People Needing Vaccinations Most Not Receiving Them
Vaccination information flow, access, website glitches, transportation, skepticism. A disproportionate number of white people are being vaccinated for Covid and in some cases the wealthy
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Senator Moore Praises $40 Million Covid Relief For Bridgeport Schools
From Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, CT Mirror: Schools district officials throughout Connecticut were informed Friday how the state plans to divvy up the bulk of the
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State Rep. Stafstrom: How About Consolidating State Courthouses To Save Money?
Social distancing: Rep. Craig Fishbein, left, and Rep. Steve Stafstrom debate a judicial reappointment in a House largely emptied due to the COVID-19. MARK PAZNIOKAS :
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State Senate Leader Proposes Extra Tax On High-End Homes To Finance Poor Cities
Senate leader Martin Looney says the way to provide tax relief to needy cities is an extra assessment on wealthy homes, a proposal Governor Ned
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