New Haven student Esdrás Zabaleta-Ramirez took one big step closer to being freed from ICE detention Thursday — after a federal immigration court judge granted the 18-year-old a bond of $1,500.| CT News Junkie
NEW LONDON, CT — New London’s designation as “Home of the Submarine Force” makes Connecticut the submarine capital of the world. But it won’t retain that title by standing still, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. “You’ve got to continually upgrade it. Make sure you make sure you have the very best infrastructure and facilities to […]| CT News Junkie
The Trump administration’s cuts to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding for state and local health departments had vastly uneven effects depending on the political leanings of a state, according to a KFF Health News analysis. Democratic-led states and select blue-leaning cities fought back in court and saw money for public health efforts restored — while Republican-led states sustained big losses.| CT News Junkie
HARTFORD, CT — In response to numerous complaints, Attorney General William Tong is urging students to beware of job recruitment scams targeting young job seekers. The complaints mentioned emails and unsolicited texts promising part-time, remote employment “opportunities,” often for well-known companies (e.g. Tesla, Indeed.com). These messages may promise highly flexible schedules and high earnings for […]| CT News Junkie
Rajeev Pahuja of Hamden, one of the main advocates for the state holiday, said all families should celebrate the holiday as a triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.| CT News Junkie
HARTFORD, CT — The Board of Regents for Higher Education failed to execute memorandums of understanding with local and state police departments on emergency communication devices and failed to properly inventory its assets, a recent audit shows. The Board of Regents oversees the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, which in turn runs Central Connecticut […]| CT News Junkie
Editorial cartoons by Bob Engelhart & Rick McKee| CT News Junkie
HARTFORD, CT — Governor Ned Lamont, in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald Trump, has directed that U.S. and Connecticut flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately and through sunset on Sunday, Aug. 31 as a mark of respect for the victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “The […]| CT News Junkie
HARTFORD, CT – Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an impending food crisis facing the nation’s children Monday morning due to funding cuts to critical food programs in the recently passed Republican budget bill. Murphy was joined by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, former US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and community advocates at the Legislative Office […]| CT News Junkie
An APRN with the Community Health & Wellness Center in Torrington, meets with a telehealth patient. Despite the challenges facing them on the federal| CT News Junkie
State officials and community activists gathered in Hamden Friday to mark the passage of House Bill 7162, An Act Reforming the Motor Vehicle Towing Statutes.| CT News Junkie
MIAMI — Republican lawmakers in the 10 states that refused the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion for over a decade have argued their conservative approach to growing government programs would pay off in the long run.| CT News Junkie
He faced allegations that he violated both state and federal False Claim Acts from January 2016 through October 2020 by improperly billing Medicare and Connecticut Medicaid for services not rendered, the services of an unlicensed provider, and for upcoded or duplicative claims.| CT News Junkie
According to the lawsuit, the demand from the USDA, which came in the form of a letter in May, threatened states with noncompliance procedures if they refused to comply. These procedures could include SNAP funding cuts.| CT News Junkie
ROCKY HILL, CT — Whether by protecting American interests overseas or providing wholesome food for Connecticut families, state veterans continue to serve, according to US Marine Corps veteran Jared McCool.| CT News Junkie
Once again, residents across Connecticut are gearing up for protests across the state this weekend.| CT News Junkie
NEWTOWN, CT — The Park Avenue shooting in Midtown Manhattan that resulted in the deaths of four people could have been prevented, according to the Newtown Action Alliance.| CT News Junkie
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HARTFORD, CT — Some homeschool families rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday to complain that the Child Advocate’s office is scapegoating them by| CT News Junkie
