Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

Connecticut

Investigative Reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group

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Gov. Lamont says CT is building lots of housing. The data says otherwise

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas |Alex Putterman

In recent months, Gov. Ned Lamont has regularly touted Connecticut's rate of state-financed housing construction, which he describes as a key tool to address high rents and low vacancy rates.
Critics blast Lamont, lawyers over stalled effort to improve fairness in CT courts

2 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

State officials spent millions of taxpayer dollars over the past five years collecting data to examine if prosecutors' decisions lead criminal defendants to be treated differently in court based on their race, ethnicity, gender or hometown. But now, officials say, the data they've gathered so far is mostly useless.
CT senator calls PURA’s $1.1m in fines 'retaliatory,' 'illegal'

3 weeks ago | ncadvertiser.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

State Sen. John Fonfara (D – Hartford) attends a nominating hearing for Marissa Gillett, chairwoman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority in Hartford on Feb. 20. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut MediaVying for a job as a state energy regulator, State Sen. John Fonfara is calling on Gov.
CT senator calls PURA's $1.1m in fines 'retaliatory,' 'illegal'

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

Vying for a job as a state energy regulator, State Sen. John Fonfara is calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to look into how a defunct energy supply company he co-owned was fined $1.1 million by the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - calling the fines both "illegal" and "retaliatory.""I urge you to take steps to genuinely and meaningfully examine how PURA is conducting itself and ensure that its conduct is consistent with law," Fonfara's attorney R.
Is Connecticut still committed to criminal justice reform?

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Frankie Graziano |Jacqueline Rabe Thomas |Mark Pazniokas |Susan Raff

By Frankie Graziano, Published March 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM EST Even as state officials work to reform criminal justice in Connecticut, complaints roll in regarding the treatment of incarcerated individuals. Also, many people are still awaiting automatic erasure of their criminal convictions. What’s the hold up? Finally, data that could shed light on racial disparities in prosecution rates, isn’t being collected, according to Hearst Connecticut Media.
CT state senator seeking PURA seat co-owned electric firm that was repeatedly fined and penalized

1 month ago | energycentral.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas |Alex Putterman

Feb. 28—A state senator set to be nominated as one of Connecticut's five energy regulators co-owned a small electric company that was repeatedly fined and sanctioned by the very agency he hopes to join, a CT Insider investigation has found. Though the company shut down in 2023, it still owes the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, or PURA, more than $1 million in late penalties after failing to pay a $57,000 fee. "We disagree, continue to disagree...
CT state senator seeking PURA seat co-owned electric firm that was repeatedly fined, penalized

1 month ago | trumbulltimes.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas |Alex Putterman

A state senator set to be nominated as one of Connecticut’s five energy regulators co-owned a small electric company that was repeatedly fined and sanctioned by the very agency he hopes to join, a CT Insider investigation has found. Though the company shut down in 2023, it still owes the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, or PURA, more than $1 million in late penalties after failing to pay a $57,000 fee.
How lawmakers want to keep CT college execs’ spending in check

2 months ago | ctpost.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

Terrence Cheng, chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), waits to make remarks during a joint forum of the higher education and government oversight committees at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Feb. 11.
How lawmakers want to keep CT college execs’ spending in check

2 months ago | ctinsider.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

3.) Create policies for publicly-funded credit cardsThe bill would also require the college system to adopt rules surrounding the use of credit cards funded by taxpayer and student tuition dollars. It would also require regular training for those with one of these credit cards and receipts and documentation to be turned in. Such rules already exist – but were either not followed or were unclear about whether, or how, they may apply to top college leaders.
CSCU chancellor apologizes for questionable spending habits

2 months ago | sheltonherald.com | Jacqueline Rabe Thomas

Terrence Cheng, chancellor of the state’s largest public college system, offered his first public apology since his questionable spending habits were reported by CT Insider nearly four months ago, including his charging students and taxpayers for pricey meals with other state employees and chauffeured rides. “I acknowledge that my actions have raised serious concerns about financial oversight and transparency.