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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.
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4 days ago | 
ctmirror.org | Ariana Figueroa |Gabby DeBenedictis
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the weekend took down a public list of cities and jurisdictions that the Trump administration labeled as “sanctuary” cities, after a sharp rebuke from a group representing 3,000 sheriffs and local law enforcement.
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5 days ago | 
ctmirror.org | Gabby DeBenedictis
P.R. Lockhart has been named The Connecticut Mirror’s next economic development reporter. In her role, she will cover the Connecticut economy, with a focus on local development trends, industry clusters and the ways in which businesses interface with, and are affected by, state and federal programs and policy. Lockhart previously covered economic development for Mountain State Spotlight, a nonprofit newsroom in West Virginia.
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1 week ago | 
ctmirror.org | Gabby DeBenedictis
Felicia Rubinstein’s career has taken her down many paths — from mechanical engineering to training and marketing at companies like Apple and GE to cofounding a branding and web development agency — but she says her current role as founder of HAYVN Coworking is a reflection of her core values.
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1 week ago | 
ctmirror.org | Gabby DeBenedictis
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky sits down with Congresswoman Jahana Hayes at C.H. Booth Library in Newtown from 6-7 p.m. to discuss education, child nutrition programs, Medicaid and more. Their conversation is part of In The Room, CT Mirror’s monthly, in-person interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. In the series, host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews — exploring both policies and the people behind them.
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1 week ago | 
ctmirror.org | Gabby DeBenedictis
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump’s signature set of economic policies that have rattled global financial markets, frustrated trade partners and raised broader fears about inflation intensifying and the economy slumping.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 week ago | 
ctmirror.org | Shalina Chatlani |Gabby DeBenedictis
The tax and spending bill the U.S. House approved last week targets a strategy states have used to boost the Medicaid dollars they get from the federal government. The measure would cap or freeze the taxes states levy on medical providers, potentially leaving states with major holes in their Medicaid budgets. As a result, states would face the choice of either replacing the lost federal money with state dollars, scaling back services or providing coverage to fewer people.
