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1 week ago | 
ctmirror.org | Jim Haddadin |Connecticut Public
For the second time, a proposal to make more police records secret under Connecticut’s public records law fell short in the legislature. A bill aimed at strengthening police accountability contained a provision that alarmed some government transparency advocates because it would have prevented public disclosure of any complaint filed against a police or correction officer until it is fully investigated.
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2 weeks ago | 
ctmirror.org | Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis
Protesters gathered in Connecticut Monday in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in Los Angeles over federal immigration raids. Rallies took place at the state Capitol and outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Hartford.
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3 weeks ago | 
ctmirror.org | Abigail Brone |Connecticut Public
Closing Black and Latino racial gaps surrounding housing, income and education in Fairfield County could lead to billions of dollars in revenue for the area. It could also bolster homeownership by the thousands, according to a recent study. The study conducted by nonprofit research group, the Urban Institute, analyzed ways Fairfield County could benefit economically by closing racial gaps.
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3 weeks ago | 
ctmirror.org | Rachel Iacovone |Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis
An effort to deepen economic ties between the State of Connecticut and the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico came together on Tuesday. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that would establish a 23-member trade commission between the state and Puerto Rico. “This is a long time in the making, and I believe that it was the collaborative effort. We worked very hard to make it a reality, and we’re excited that this is moving forward,” said Rep. Juan Candelaria, D-New Haven.
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Rachel Iacovone |Connecticut Public
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3 weeks ago | 
ctmirror.org | Daniela Doncel |Connecticut Public
Oluwaseyi Oluborode is going into her senior year at University High School of Science and Engineering (UHSSE), a STEM magnet school in Hartford. With the help of a free bus fare program at her school, she’s able to go to the library to work on school assignments, participate in community organizations like the Hartford-based advocacy group Speak Up and take part in social activities with her peers.
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4 weeks ago | 
ctmirror.org | Eddy Martinez |Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis
A new safety report released Tuesday by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is calling for improved training and resources at the New Haven Fire Department. The guidance comes years after a New Haven firefighter was killed in the line of duty. New Haven Fire Chief John Alston said the fire department already began some improvements before the report was issued. “This report reaffirms many things that we already know,” Alston said.
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1 month ago | 
ctmirror.org | Eddy Martinez |Mark Mirko |Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis
A shooting at Brass Mill Center in Waterbury on Tuesday afternoon has left five people injured, the authorities said. No fatalities were reported. Police were called to the mall around 4:40 p.m. following a report of a disturbance. Officers found “several” people with gunshot wounds in the central area of the mall. Victims were transported to local hospitals. A person of interest was in custody late Tuesday night. Officials said there was no immediate threat to the public.
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1 month ago | 
ctmirror.org | Patrick Skahill |Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis
Thousands of union members voted Tuesday to approve a new collective bargaining agreement with Connecticut-based jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, ending a weekslong strike. Members expected to return to work Wednesday. Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) went on strike May 5 demanding improved job security and better wages, retirement benefits and health care coverage. The group represents about 3,000 machinists in Connecticut.
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1 month ago | 
ctmirror.org | Eddy Martinez |Connecticut Public |Erica Phillips
West Haven’s city government now has control over its finances, ending years of state oversight which deepened after a high-profile corruption scandal in 2021. Connecticut’s Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) voted unanimously Thursday to end its control of the city’s finances, to cheers from city employees at City Hall. Mayor Dorinda Borer, said city residents can now feel confident their tax dollars are being managed with integrity.
