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Senate Republicans respond to Lamont’s PURA appointment
Republican lawmakers released a statement yesterday in response to Gov. Lamont’s announcing the retirement of Public Utilities Regulation Authority (PURA) Vice Chairman John Betkoski III, and Lamont’s appointment of David Arconti Jr. as PURA Commissioner. Senator Ryan Fazio (Greenwich), Ranking Senator on the Energy and Technology Committee, and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (Brookfield), called […] The post Senate Republicans respond to Lamont’s PURA appointment appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Is your neighborhood at risk in extreme weather?
When Connecticut experiences an extreme weather event, how much are you and your family at risk? A new dashboard from the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) at the University of Connecticut aims to help answer that question, down to your street. In the Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI), researchers at CIRCA developed an equation to […] The post Is your neighborhood at risk in extreme weather? appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Lamont nominates David Arconti as PURA Commissioner
Earlier today, Gov. Ned Lamont announced his nomination of David Arconti Jr. to serve as commissioner of the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Lamont also announced that longtime Vice Chairman John Betkoski III would be retiring at the end of the year. “I am truly honored to have this opportunity to serve as a […] The post Lamont nominates David Arconti as PURA Commissioner appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger
Yesterday, Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal joined Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, in writing a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting them to “closely scrutinize” T-Mobile’s proposed $4.4 billion purchase of UScellular. “As […] The post Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Audit: DOL had hundreds of backlogged complaints
A recent audit of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Workplace Standards Division found a backlog of hundreds of complaints, some of which had been unassigned for more than two years. The WWSD oversees the state’s labor law and regulations, including regulating wages and working conditions affecting approximately 1.6 million of the state’s workers. Workers […] The post Audit: DOL had hundreds of backlogged complaints appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Regulation committee rejects abortions change
The legislature’s Regulation Review Committee voted at its most recent meeting to reject proposed changes to regulations affecting abortions performed in the state. Members present at the July 23 meeting voted to accept the Legislative Commissioner’s Office recommendation to reject the proposed changes without prejudice. The proposed regulations primarily incorporated changes from a 2022 law, […] The post Regulation committee rejects abortions change appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Fair Share advisory committee gets canceled after transparency issues raised
An advisory committee to consult Connecticut towns' fair share of affordable housing was canceled after transparency issues were raised. The post Fair Share advisory committee gets canceled after transparency issues raised appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) has paid former employee Christopher Dukes $762,525 after losing an arbitration case before the Connecticut Supreme Court, rocketing Dukes to one of the ten highest-paid state employees in 2024, alongside Connecticut’s UConn basketball coaches and top doctors at UConn Health, according to the state’s open data website. State data shows […] The post CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Should this dog die? A legal battle after mauling death in Suffield
After mauling a 95 year old woman to death, Dexter the dog was to be euthanized. The legal battle is ongoing, and the pricetag is going up. The post Should this dog die? A legal battle after mauling death in Suffield appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
AG sues solar companies for deceptive sales tactics
Connecticut’s Attorney General, William Tong, announced a lawsuit against solar panel company SunRun Inc., as well as several subcontracted companies and two of its salespeople, Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes, for allegedly engaging in deceptive, unfair and unlawful sales practices. “SunRun, Bright Planet, and Elevate locked Connecticut homeowners into long-term solar panel contracts without their […] The post AG sues solar companies for deceptive sales tactics appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Voter Registration: CT’s major cities have work to do
With the Republican National Convention in full swing in Minneapolis this week, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, and news that President Joe Biden has contracted COVID-19, the 2024 Presidential race is high on the minds of voters. All that despite the fact that election day is still four months away. In Connecticut, […] The post Voter Registration: CT’s major cities have work to do appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
East Windsor claims plausible deniability in contract dispute
The Town of East Windsor has yet again come under fire from residents on Facebook in response to its handling of a lawsuit, with this suit alleging the Town has broken a verbal agreement it made with a local business owner. In a court motion filed last Friday, the Town offered a defense in which […] The post East Windsor claims plausible deniability in contract dispute appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Hartford PD loses another arbitration case
A 35-day suspension a Hartford cop received for sexually harassing another officer was too harsh according to an arbitration ruling. The post Hartford PD loses another arbitration case appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Comptroller, SEBAC announce disability pension survey penalties
Comptroller Sean Scanlon recently announced the state has reached a deal to implement penalties for individuals who receive disability pension benefits and who fail to respond to an annual survey about other income they receive. Under the new deal, which the state and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) recently reached, individuals who receive […] The post Comptroller, SEBAC announce disability pension survey penalties appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office
Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity “that will be responsible for leading Connecticut’s efforts to ensure that state government is a leader in equity and inclusion with the goals of eliminating institutional and systemic barriers,” according to a press release. Lamont’s office indicated the office will be paid for […] The post Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts
Eighteen months after the sale of adult-use cannabis became legal, Connecticut marijuana sales remain lower than Massachusetts but above Rhode Island. The average price per gram of cannabis is also cheaper in Massachusetts than in Connecticut. The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March, at $12.51 per gram. During June, it […] The post Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CT State Troopers monitor CTfastrak and CTrail under new security program
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) has dedicated four state troopers to monitor CTfastrak and the CTrail Hartford Line as part of a pilot security program, according to DOT’s annual Customer Experience Action Plan progress report and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) obtained by Inside Investigator through a freedom of information request. Under the MOU between […] The post CT State Troopers monitor CTfastrak and CTrail under new security program appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Inside Oddities: Connecticut Mead is flowing smoothly
Connecticut’s Mead creators love their work, and the creation process to turn honey into a new iteration of one of the world’s oldest alcohols. “I got really obsessed with the process,” says Talon Bergen. “I couldn’t go to the grocery store without thinking to myself, will that ferment?” Despite his passion for his craft, he […] The post Inside Oddities: Connecticut Mead is flowing smoothly appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Contracting board tables code of ethics discussion after apology
The State Contracting Standards Board (SCSB) met today to discuss numerous topics, most notably the adoption of a revised code of ethics. The conversation occurred in light of a recently proposed ethics code that members thought would remove their ability to communicate with the media. Ultimately, the Board agreed to table their discussion, making no […] The post Contracting board tables code of ethics discussion after apology appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Study: Converting existing stock key to affordable housing solution
Solving the ongoing housing crisis in Connecticut will likely require converting existing housing stock into additional affordable units, according to a new study. The Affordable Housing Finance Study, commissioned by the Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG), outlines recommendations to help Western Connecticut municipalities reach their affordable housing goals. The recommendations would affect mostly the areas anchored by […] The post Study: Converting existing stock key to affordable housing solution appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
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