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3 days 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.

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Rachel Iacovone |Connecticut Public

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1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.