John Moritz
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CT has a trash problem. Here is what lawmakers are considering as potential solutions.
The governor's plan, which would raise state fees on trash hauling, faces pushback from municipal leaders and some lawmakers in Connecticut. → Read More
Plum Island preservation gets nod from Congress in omnibus bill
Efforts to turn Plum Island into a national monument after the closure of its Animal Disease Center have been led by lawmakers from New York and Connecticut. → Read More
Five CT state parks to check out this winter
From ice fishing to cross-country skiing and seal-spotting, these winter activities are perfect for exploring Connecticut's state parks. → Read More
Thomas, Rapini face off in debate for CT Secretary of the State
Here's where the candidates vying to become Connecticut's chief elections officer stand on the issues of early voting, election fraud, and ranked-choice balloting → Read More
Staff, churches and $157K to a law firm: Inside look at spending by Stefanowski, Lamont campaigns
Republican governor candidate Bob Stefanowski paid $157K to Hartford law firm that lost its attempt to remove the Independent Party candidate from Nov ballot → Read More
In visit to Connecticut, Kamala Harris stumps for congresswoman, abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday was widely seen as an effort to boost Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. → Read More
Exclusive: Scarlett Lewis on confronting Alex Jones: ‘Sitting across from him... I felt courage’
Scarlett Lewis, the mother of first-grader Jesse Lewis, who killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, explains it was like to face the Infowars host at the Texas trial. → Read More
Tensions — and middle finger — raised after Day 2 of Alex Jones Sandy Hook defamation trial in Texas
F. Andino Reynal, an attorney for Alex Jones, repeatedly called an opposing attorney a “liar” and raised his middle finger, before a third lawyer defused the altercation. → Read More
Stefanowski is tying Lamont to rising costs. But do governors have a role in fighting inflation?
In his campaign for governor, Bob Stefanowski has pinned higher costs on Gov. Ned... → Read More
Reports shed detail on financing of Connecticut’s secretary of the state race
Republican Dominic Rapini was the first candidate for secretary of the state to benefit... → Read More
With whelk — the sea snail used in scungilli — on the decline in Long Island Sound, CT restricts harvest
“I don’t know if we’re going to be able to stay on the water,” fishermen say of... → Read More
Capacity issues at some CT beaches prompt questions about whether there’s fair access for all residents
State park closures jumped from 120 in 2019, to more than 500 during the peak of the... → Read More
After Colangelo scandal, CT lawmakers authorize greater range of punishments for top prosecutors
The bill, which was approved weeks after former Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo stepped down amid a nepotism probe, heads to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. → Read More
With Roe in jeopardy, Connecticut is poised to become ‘safe harbor’ for abortion patients
The release of a leaked Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade prompted experts to... → Read More
As bill advances to protect CT abortions, GOP says it could be ‘dangerous path’ legally
Connecticut Democrats have advanced legislation to protect anyone traveling across state... → Read More
Troconis scheduled for a remote hearing this afternoon after judge declines to toss charges in Dulos case
Troconis attorney, Jon Schoenhorn, has asked a Stamford judge to explain his reasoning... → Read More
Amid cost increase, construction scandal, Lamont tours State Pier redevelopment
The cost of redeveloping the State Pier in New London grew to nearly $250 million on... → Read More
‘Confusion’ caused false claim about Stamford school projects tied to Diamantis, official says
Konstantinos Diamantis said erroneous statements from a top state official last week were... → Read More
Connecticut colleges, universities are keeping vaccination policies in place for now
Colleges and universities that require booster shots are keeping those rules in place for... → Read More
CT lawmakers advance bill that would ban foam takeout containers beginning in 2024
Even after a year’s delay, lobbyists say a proposed ban on polystyrene foam takeout... → Read More