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Members of the Senate Republican Minority, business owners and labor leaders rallied at the Capitol to show their opposition to the NY Heat Act — calling for a cost-benefit analysis of New York’s climate policies that aim to align with the state’s clean energy vision. Climate activists say it’s too little too late.
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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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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court mifepristone case could threaten the state’s abortion rights.
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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.