Viktoria Sundqvist

Connecticut

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Doctors, Lawmakers Describe Bill Capping Out-Of-Network Costs as ‘a Disaster’

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

HARTFORD, CT – Representatives from the medical community and state lawmakers came together Wednesday to voice their concerns about a bill capping out-of-network costs, saying it favors insurance companies and would have an alarming effect on care, costs, and wait times for patients.
Education, Voting and AI Bills Advance Out of Judiciary Committee

1 week ago | theinnercitynews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

by Viktoria SundqvistHARTFORD, CT — A bill increasing resources for special education in Connecticut advanced out of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday, despite objections from Republican lawmakers over associated costs. Senate Bill 1, “An Act Increasing Resources for Students, Schools and Special Education,” was introduced by the Education Committee with the goal of improving the quality of education for the state’s children.
Education, Voting and AI Bills Advance Out of Judiciary Committee

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

HARTFORD, CT — A bill increasing resources for special education in Connecticut advanced out of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday, despite objections from Republican lawmakers over associated costs. Senate Bill 1, “An Act Increasing Resources for Students, Schools and Special Education,” was introduced by the Education Committee with the goal of improving the quality of education for the state’s children.
DSS Audit Highlights Dozens of Deficiencies, Including Failure to Report Data Breaches

1 week ago | theinnercitynews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

by Viktoria Sundqvist CTNewsJunkieThe Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) failed to report $9.6 million in Medicaid revenue losses, issued benefits to five deceased clients, failed to report 72 data breaches and extended five contracts beyond their eight-year limit without proper justification, a recent audit shows.
DSS Audit Highlights Dozens of Deficiencies, Including Failure to Report Data Breaches

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) failed to report $9.6 million in Medicaid revenue losses, issued benefits to five deceased clients, failed to report 72 data breaches and extended five contracts beyond their eight-year limit without proper justification, a recent audit shows. The audit by the state Auditors of Public Accounts, covering the fiscal years ending June 2022 and 2023, noted 25 deficiencies in total, where 19 of them were repeat issues from prior audits.
CT Urged To ‘Lead By Example’ In Protecting Residents From Unlawful ICE Actions

1 week ago | theinnercitynews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

by Viktoria Sundqvist CTNewsJunkieHARTFORD, CT – Connecticut has to stand up and speak out to prevent unlawful detentions and deportations, speakers at an immigration policy roundtable said Wednesday. The two-hour event at the Legislative Office Building was hosted by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) after community members reached out and voiced concerns over current immigration enforcement policies, CWCSEO Co-Chair Alan Tan said.
CT Urged To 'Lead by Example' in Protecting Residents From Unlawful ICE Actions

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut has to stand up and speak out to prevent unlawful detentions and deportations, speakers at an immigration policy roundtable said Wednesday. The two-hour event at the Legislative Office Building was hosted by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) after community members reached out and voiced concerns over current immigration enforcement policies, CWCSEO Co-Chair Alan Tan said.
‘Morning Without Child Care’ Rallies Planned in 14 Connecticut Locations

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

Thousands of child care providers, parents and their children are expected to participate in demonstrations across Connecticut on Wednesday, May 7, to highlight what they call a “child care affordability crisis” in the state.
Autism Event at Capitol Highlights Need for Awareness, Support

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

HARTFORD, CT — For Darlene Borré, parenting her son Ben brought a different life than she could have ever imagined. Ben was diagnosed with profound autism at a young age, and he didn’t like to be hugged. “I waited until he was asleep to hug him without causing distress,” Borré said. Raising a child with autism also meant entering a world where exclusion has become the norm.
Autism Event at Capitol Highlights Need for Awareness, Support

2 weeks ago | autism.einnews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

Parent Donna Borre speaks at the autism forum in Hartford on April 28, 2025. Credit: Screengrab / CT-NHARTFORD, CT — For Darlene Borré, parenting her son Ben brought a different life than she could have ever imagined. Ben was diagnosed with profound autism at a young age, and he didn’t like to be hugged. “I waited until he was asleep to hug him without causing distress,” Borré said. Raising a child with autism also meant entering a world where exclusion has become the norm.