Connecticut education funding bill fails; here’s what advocates say about ‘short-changing’ kids

At issue was a bill that would accelerate a 10-year plan crafted in 2017 to bolster the Education Cost Sharing program, the state’s major operating grant for local school districts. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Official: Man shot in foot enters Bridgeport hospital

Authorities believe the shooting may have occurred on the southbound side of Route 8. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Baby revived after near-drowning in bathtub, Bridgeport city official says

The baby had gone under the water in the bathtub and was unresponsive, according to a city official. Once revived, the baby was taken to the hospital. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Move to amend Ganim’s budget, add school funds comes up short

A super majority of members — 14 out of 20 — was needed to support the effort to alter the mayor’s 2022-23 fiscal plan. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Three charged with COVID-related unemployment fraud

Three Connecticut residents have been charged with stealing more than $80,000 in COVID-19-related unemployment assistance, state officials said Monday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Orphaned bear cubs, focus of too much attention, to be captured in Newtown

Two bear cubs that were orphaned after their mother was shot and killed in Newtown have drawn so much attention that the animals will have to be captured and sent to a wildlife rehabilitator, a spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution…

‘Progress is not permanent’: Connecticut’s LGBTQ community concerned about implications after Roe leak

The nature of the argument in the leaked Supreme Court opinion that seeks to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision is concerning to local LGBTQ+ community leaders and to local legal experts, who see how the opinion could lead to the erosion of other rights that were presumed to be granted in the U.S. Constitution.…

Bridgeport Police: Stratford man arrested on charges of possession of an illegal weapon, large-capacity magazine

The 29-year-old man, whose bond was initially set at $200,000, was later released on a promise to appear, according to state records. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

St. Mary’s School in Milford holds annual carnival

The annual St. Mary’s School Carnival was held Saturday on Gulf Street in Milford. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Monroe eyes purchase of former St. Jude school

Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced May 13 the city is preparing an offer for the property. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

How accessible is abortion in Connecticut?

A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion suggests that the Roe v. Wade national protections for abortion may be overturned soon. As other states wait for laws to take effect banning abortion, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has promised the state will keep abortion safe, legal and accessible. But how accessible is abortion in Connecticut? What do…

University of Saint Joseph male graduates making history as part of the first full-time coed class

The first undergraduate class with men as full-time students graduated from the University of Saint Joseph on Saturday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Where should the South Park Inn shelter relocate in Hartford? Not in Upper Albany, residents and businesses say

The South Park Inn shelter for people experiencing homelessness is abandoning a controversial plan to relocate from downtown Hartford to a larger building in the city’s North End. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford tennis court plan to proceed without tree removal

At a public hearing in February, around 30 speakers came to voice their opinions on the project, most in opposition. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

New Wingstop coming to Derby next month

The company has recently made a push to expand across the state with locations coming to Bridgeport and Derby. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT helping dozens of undocumented immigrants with prenatal care covered through HUSKY

Starting in April, pregnant undocumented individuals could apply for health coverage for prenatal care. However, some advocates say this isn’t enough and all undocumented residents should be able to get health care. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

After a few rough years, Wethersfield’s police force and town officials agree: Morale is on the upswing

Commanders and union leaders agree that morale in the Wethersfield Police Department is improving after a couple of rocky years; a new survey of officers shows progress despite previous dissatisfaction about favoritism and lack of transparency by management. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

In Southington student survey, troubling numbers: 18% sad or depressed ‘most of the time,’ 17% had tried suicide

Despite positive trends in several other areas, a February survey of more than 1,000 Southington school students showed troubling levels of self-reported depression and suicidal thoughts, a community reported. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut venture capital fund reaches into growing cannabis market with $1.25 million investment in edibles business

The state is now establishing an industry, running lotteries for licenses to grow, distribute, manufacture and sell cannabis. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Who are the Ganim staffers in middle of Bridgeport budget war?

The six Ganim supporters at some point assisted on one or more campaigns and got jobs on the municipal payroll, their current salaries totaling at least $500,000. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Blame us’: Bridgeport cops ready to take blame on new law for ATVs, dirt bikes

BRIDGEPORT — City police are ready to take the blame if an ATV or dirt bike rider is unhappy at being unable to buy fuel at a local gas station. The city has made it illegal to sell gas to them unless the vehicles are registered, with fines up to $250 for offending businesses. Enforcement…

Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly seeks seventh term

Sen. Kevin Kelly announced his candidacy for a seventh-consecutive term in the 21st District of the State Senate Thursday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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