Hartford HealthCare aims to diversify list of business vendors with Bridgeport summit

The summit was an opportunity for minority business owners to learn about opportunities to work with HHC, which includes St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport hoping to fill $7M budget hole with last minute boost in state aid

An accounting error left Mayor Joe Ganim’s budget $5 million short — on top of a more than $2 million expected shortfall. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Three extensive bills targeting children’s mental health in Connecticut win final passage. Here’s what they do.

“There’s a saying: Don’t waste a crisis. Connecticut’s been wasting one crisis after another when it comes to mental health,” said Sen. Derek Slap, a West Hartford Democrat. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Democrats say Connecticut’s $24.2 billion budget is ‘humane.’ Republicans say its tax relief falls short.

Only two Republicans in the House and Senate — Sens. Kevin Witkos of Canton and Heather Somers of Groton — voted for the deal. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Study finds Hartford, New Haven in top 10 worst cities for seasonal allergies; Bridgeport just misses list

According to a study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Hartford is the seventh-most-challenging place to live with seasonal allergies Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport settles $140,000 suit for wrongful police search

Bridgeport council approves $140,000 settlement against police for wrongful search. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Community reacts to potential overruling of Roe v. Wade

The state legislature recently passed a “safe harbor” bill to help protect patients and medical professionals from penalties from anti-abortion states. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

With Roe in jeopardy, Connecticut is poised to become ‘safe harbor’ for abortion patients

The release of a leaked Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade prompted experts to predict patients will seek refuge in Connecticut from other states that ban abortions. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Trooper arraigned in the death of Mubarak Soulemane as police rally in support

A Connecticut state trooper who fatally shot a man after a high-speed chase in 2020 was arraigned in court on Tuesday to a show of support by fellow law enforcement officers, which the victim’s family said was a failed intimidation tactic. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut lawmakers among those in 19 states who want legal refuge for trans youth

The coordinated effort being announced Tuesday by the LGBTQ Victory Institute and other advocates comes in response to recent actions taken in conservative states. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

As demand for Open Choice seats again exceeds supply, see how much Greater Hartford towns participate

Greater Hartford’s Open Choice school lottery program is expected to grow by nearly 11% in the 2022-23 school year as swelling demand continues to exceed the supply of seats, state numbers show. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport officials: State under-funding city by millions

“Look at how stark the contrast is and how underfunded Bridgeport is compared to our sister cities,” finance director Ken Flatto told the budget committee. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford elected official charged with DUI

A member of Stratford’s zoning commission was charged with DUI early Saturday morning near Stratford Avenue, according to police. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ansonia to receive federal funds for special education

While Ansonia’s share of these funds has not been determined, state and local officials said the money will help lessen the burden on local taxpayers. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police say Torrington man torched neighbor’s car ‘because he didn’t like Mormons’

Torrington police say a man torched his neighbor’s car early Monday “because he didn’t like Mormons,” a police spokesman said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bristol woman pleads guilty to ‘straw’ gun purchases

Leah Bocher, 30, is accused of making a false statement to a firearms dealer in connection with one of the purchases. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Hartford sees spike in deadly shootings in 2022; gun violence rates steadily higher than pre-pandemic

In the first four months of 2022, 11 people were fatally shot in the city of Hartford — up 22% from this time in 2021 and 2020 when nine people were killed by gunfire by the end of April. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Shots fired in Bridgeport after attempted theft

Bridgeport police received a 911 call around 4:35 a.m. Monday from the homeowner “stating someone was stealing something from their vehicle, possibly a catalytic converter.” Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Meaning and purpose’: Fairfield man an organ donor three times over

April is Donate Life Month, and, even as it concludes, at least one expert said the contributions of living donors are essential. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: One killed in Milford motorcycle crash

MILFORD — One person was killed Saturday night in a crash involving a motorcycle, police said. Officers were called to the crash in the area of Boston Post Road and Cedarhurst Lane at 7:20 p.m. Police said that a BMW motorcycle collided with a Lexus SUV as it was leaving a driveway on Boston Post…

Connecticut’s contracting watchdog might get its first investigative staff. Here’s why.

The State Contracting Standards Board also watched a second proposal, to expand its authority to investigate all quasi-public entities created by the legislature, die for this year. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Unions win final passage of Connecticut ‘captive audience’ ban. Business leader calls it ‘unconstitutional, anti-employer bill.’

Passage of Senate Bill 163, which expands state protections of free-speech rights of employees in the workplace, prompted celebration by the state’s largest labor group and condemnation by its largest trade association. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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