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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approved New York City congestion pricing. However, tolls won’t be implemented until lawsuits are resolved.
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Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, who served in the Senate for over two decades and was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2000, has died. He was 82.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: 11,000 New York City school buses and 15,000 other municipal vehicles could be exempt from upcoming congestion pricing tolls.
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White supremacist propaganda incidents in Connecticut increased by 17% in 2023, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
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Ahead of an Appropriations Committee hearing, Connecticut lawmakers and advocates are calling on the legislature to pass a bill to keep meals free for K-12 students in need.
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said the allegations concern the destruction and removal of county records, though it’s unclear which departments are involved, if the destruction was intentional, or if criminal charges are coming.
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Connecticut’s insurance committee failed to approve a single bill by the legislative deadline last week, prompting House Speaker Matt Ritter to resurrect some bills.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: A New York bill and a New York City plan would allow religious groups to build affordable housing on their properties.
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Connecticut lawmakers and officials celebrated new tax incentives for offshore wind development at the New London State Pier. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said new subsidies will make a difference.
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More than 1,000 trees will be planted in New Haven in the coming months — and the first one was put in the ground on Monday at Kimberly Field. The city is increasing tree canopy coverage to reduce heat.
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Connecticut voters will be able to participate in early voting this week, a first for the state.
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Part of CT's opioid settlement money could go to addressing the crisis’ effect on incarcerated people, many of whom struggle with addiction.