Connecticut
The Connecticut Mirror
- Profits over patient care is bad medicine
For-profit private equity firms owning hospitals and operating health care networks is threatening the quality of Connecticut healthcare.
- CT makes 11.5% return on pension asset investments
Connecticut made an 11.5% return last year investing its pension assets, placing in the top 25% nationally of large public pension funds.
- CT Secretary of State Thomas talks early voting at ‘In the Room’
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, speaking at a CT Mirror event, said many voters don't know that they can vote before Election Day.
- Foundation makes rare ‘impact investment’ in local project
Foundations are exploring “impact investing,” where funds are invested in entities that align with the causes the foundation supports.
- Bridgeport election monitor warns of issues with curbside voting
CT officials are considering seeking a new law that would prohibit candidates and operatives from interjecting as people use curbside voting.
Nancy on Norwalk
- Nonprofit’s bid to lease City space launches debates over city fees, the library’s future and parking
A request by the Fairfield County Makers Guild to lease City-owned building space has spiraled into debates over Norwalk’s lease fees, the library’s future, and access to parking. While the committee ultimately voted to refer the agreement to the Planning and Zoning Commission (which also needs to approve the use) with a 5-0-1 vote—council member
- No-excuse absentee voting is on the ballot in CT. Here’s what to know.
Connecticut voters will be asked in this year’s election whether the state constitution should be amended to allow all voters to cast their ballots by mail. Permitting no-excuse absentee voting, as it’s commonly called, would mark an expansion of Connecticut’s voting laws, which currently only allow residents to vote by mail under certain circumstances. But
- On Nancy: A new era for Norwalk’s premier hyperlocal news source
After more than a decade of serving the community, NancyOnNorwalk’s Founding Editor Nancy Chapman will transition into a new role at Norwalk’s premier hyperlocal news source. In honor of her outstanding reporting and long-time service to Norwalk, the Board of Directors has appointed her Editor Emerita. She may have a new title, but we’re not
Connecticut Public Radio
- Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms -- paid for by Juul
Some districts are using money from a $1.7 billion legal settlement against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs to pay for the high-tech devices. But there are critics and also privacy concerns.
- These small Black-owned farms are growing crops with the climate in mind
Across the Gulf South, small Black-owned farms are finding ways to use climate-friendly practices to grow crops while also addressing long-standing injustices.
- Stray to superstar: A CT man rescues shelter dogs, turning them into Broadway and movie actors
Connecticut is home to many famous actors — including four-legged ones. They have names like Sandy from the show "Annie" and Bruiser from the musical "Legally Blonde." Most are rescues from animal shelters. Their trainer is Bill Berloni, who's helped them become showbiz stars.
- Francine weakens as it moves inland after winds cause widespread blackouts
Hundreds of thousands of power outages were reported in Louisiana and Mississippi early Thursday as residents in the region braced for possible flooding as Tropical Storm Francine moved inland.
- Australia expands its list of national species
Australia has added 750 new species of plants, animals and other organisms to its official list of species living on the continent.
Connecticut Health I-Team
- It’s A Wrap
Thanks to everyone who read and supported the Conn. Health I-Team. Publication of new content stopped as of Dec. 31, 2022. Since 2010 C-HIT has published in-depth public service journalism on a range of topics, including systemic problems within the health care system, health disparities in chronic illnesses, inequities in health care access, barriers to care
- UPDATED: Coronavirus In Connecticut
The state’s weekly COVID summary: 1,027,729 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, with 3,827 testing positive over the last 7 days; the 7-day positivity rate is 15.56%, the state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported. The state reported 16,026,603 PCR/NAAT tests, with 24,598 residents testing positive over the last 7 days. Hospitalizations total 714. The
- The Pandemic Changed Their Lives – And Brought Them Closer Together
A patch of dirt in the northwest corner of their back yard, bounded by a chain link fence, a stone wall and a garage that houses feral cats, has become a happy place for Gladis Castro, 57, and her daughter Carla, 27. The Danbury mother and daughter have found purpose and meaning, and built a
