John Henry Smith

West Hartford

Host, All Things Considered at Connecticut Public

CT Public Host, "All Things Considered", Morehouse Man, DCDSer, Lover of Lions, Eater of wife's healthy cooking, Raiser of teen

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Articles

‘Cloud Warriors’ author warns fed cutbacks could hurt CT's prep for extreme weather

2 days ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Published June 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM EDT In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration announced Tuesday it will authorize the National Weather Service (NWS) to hire over 100 new staff members, with an aim to "stabilize operations" at field offices nationwide. The decision follows months of criticism over the elimination of nearly 600 positions earlier this year, which had sparked concerns about the agency's ability to issue timely and accurate forecasts.
CT superintendents 'beside themselves' about budget shortfalls

1 week ago | nhpr.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

As federal pandemic-era funds expire, school districts across Connecticut are being forced to make painful budget cuts that impact students directly. The shortfalls are sparking widespread concern and, in many communities, voter backlash, according to Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.
'He still has that stain': Friends, critics react to Trump pardon of former CT Gov. John Rowland

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Chris Polansky |John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Connecticut Public Radio | By Chris Polansky, Published May 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM EDT Connecticut politicians current and former continue to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s Wednesday pardon of twice-convicted former Gov. John Rowland. Mike Lawlor is a former Democratic state lawmaker, who served on an impeachment committee during Rowland’s first corruption scandal in 2004. He said Rowland had left an “indelible stain” on Connecticut.
CT superintendents 'beside themselves' about budget shortfalls

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Published May 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT As federal pandemic-era funds expire, school districts across Connecticut are being forced to make painful budget cuts that impact students directly. The shortfalls are sparking widespread concern and, in many communities, voter backlash, according to Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.
CT reporter calls Lamont's PURA deal 'unlike anything I've ever seen'

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

SOMOS CONNECTICUT is an initiative from Connecticut Public, the state’s local NPR and PBS station, to elevate Latino stories and expand programming that uplifts and informs our Latino communities. Visit CTPublic.org/latino for more stories and resources. For updates, sign up for the SOMOS CONNECTICUT newsletter at ctpublic.org/newsletters.
Is the WNBA's Connecticut Sun about to bounce from CT? A reporter who broke the story weighs in

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Published May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM EDT The WNBA’S Connecticut Sun open their 2025 season on Sunday as they host the Washington Mystics. Sportico is reporting that owners Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment are exploring putting the Sun up for sale, and there's a chance the team could leave Connecticut. Caroline O’Keefe, the team's communications manager, tells Connecticut Public the ownership is looking for possible investment opportunities in the team.
Nobel-winning economist warns Trump's tariff tactics could spur economic pain

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Published May 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM EDT Yale University economics professor emeritus and Nobel laureate Robert Shiller says President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and abrupt reversals are sowing fear and economic instability—both at home and abroad. Shiller, known for predicting past economic bubbles, told Connecticut Public Radio the whipsawing trade strategies under Trump have hurt U.S. credibility and created an environment ripe for job loss and recession.
CT mayor says Hamden revaluation crisis will spread across the state

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Published April 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM EDT Hamden homeowners are facing steep property tax increases this year following a state-mandated revaluation that has left residents and Mayor Lauren Garrett scrambling to respond. In a letter to residents in mid-April, Garrett warned that the assessed value of homes had risen by an average of 55%.
What CT homeowners should know about basement fire safety

1 month ago | nhpr.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

West Haven-Allingtown fire officials have sounded the alarm about the growing number of illegal basement and attic apartments, many of which lack safe exits in case of fire. But while recent headlines have focused on unpermitted rental units, the underlying fire risks also apply to countless Connecticut homeowners — especially those with finished basements they use recreationally or for overflow sleeping space.
CT's service-based economy 'more insulated' from tariffs, says Yale economist

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | John Henry Smith |JOhn Smith

Published April 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM EDT Time will tell if President Donald Trump’s promise to place high tariffs on nearly every country in the world will scare many of them into meeting his demands. But one group those tariffs seem to have already scared is Wall Street. Between the President’s April 2 tariff announcement and April 10, each of the stock market’s three major indices dropped sharply 3-days-out-of-4.