Jepsen Explains
by | Oct 7, 2016 2:13 pm | Comments (3)
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Jepsen in the WNHH studio.
If he’s wrong about a landmark schools case, George Jepsen argues, Connecticut needs to hear that from the state Supreme Court.
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Malloy Unveils An Rx For Overdoses
by | Oct 6, 2016 3:48 pm | Comments (1)
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Sneaker left by car where two victims were found outside Bowen Field.
New Haven and four other Connecticut cities had more than 20 opioid overdose deaths in 2015, according to a comprehensive report on the state’s opioid epidemic released in town Thursday that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he hopes will be used as a “blueprint’’ for future drug-fighting legislation.
Looney Adds Voice To Fare-Hike Opposition
by | Oct 4, 2016 8:44 pm | Comments (1)
New Haven’s top state legislator, State Senate President Martin Looney, added his voice Tuesday to local opposition to a planned 17 percent fare increase on CT Transit buses.
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City To State: Let Us Build The Garage
by | Sep 28, 2016 2:34 pm | Comments (22)
State DOT’s design for the new garage.
New Haven is pushing the state not just to redesign its planned new Union Station parking garage, but to let the city build it instead.
(Un)Fare Hikes? Buses: 17%; Trains: 5%
by | Sep 16, 2016 8:40 am | Comments (11)
A state plan to boost bus fares three times more than train fares went over about as well as CT Transit service does at the proposal’s final public hearing, in New Haven.
Sanderista Tackles School-Ruling “Trap”
by | Sep 15, 2016 4:32 pm | Comments (22)
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Elliott: Regionalize schools.
The Bernie Sanders playbook propelled Joshua Elliott toward winning a state legislative seat. Then a judge demanded an overhaul of the education system — and the playbook didn’t have a response.
State Appeals Landmark Schools Decision
by | Sep 15, 2016 11:57 am | Comments (4)
Jepsen: Overreach.
Attorney General George Jepsen’s office filed an appeal Thursday asking the Connecticut Supreme Court to conclude that a trial judge embarked on “an uncharted and legally unsupported path” last week in asserting authority over how the state distributes education aid and sets standards for graduating from high school, serving special-needs students and evaluating teachers.
Auditors: UConn Misused Millions
by | Sep 14, 2016 12:26 pm | Comments (1)
The University of Connecticut improperly redirected nearly $50 million in state funds earmarked for deferred maintenance to instead expand and upgrade various facilities, the state auditors reported.
Malloy: Ask Jepsen
by | Sep 14, 2016 8:17 am | Comments (0)
Don’t ask Dannel P. Malloy how Connecticut will respond to a judge’s landmark ruling ordering sweeping changes in the state’s education system. After all, his name’s not on the lawsuit.
All Aboard The Black Hog Express!
by | Sep 13, 2016 4:22 pm | Comments (15)
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Malloy with DOT chief James Redeker at Tuesday’s event.
Black Hog brews: Train-bound?
The bar car is returning to the New Haven Line — and the governor plans to stock it with local craft beers.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made that declaration at a press event Tuesday afternoon at New Haven’s railyard.
Schools Case Awaits Round 2 Remedy
by | Sep 9, 2016 2:47 pm | Comments (46)
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Rosen, at right, outside court with members of his team on the school funding trial. From left, Alex Knopp, Alex Taubes, and students Eric Chung, Helen Li and Shannon Prince.
David Rosen helped convince a state judge to order an overhaul this week of Connecticut’s public-school system. Now the crusading New Haven attorney is preparing to make sure that state officials follow the judge’s passionate demand.
Judge Orders State To Revise School Aid
by | Sep 8, 2016 8:19 am | Comments (10)
In an epic legal battle over how Connecticut funds local education, Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher ruled Wednesday that the state’s method for distributing education aid is irrational and unconstitutional, but he declined to second-guess the General Assembly on the ultimate level of state spending.
“We” Runs For A Top Spot
by | Sep 6, 2016 8:18 am | Comments (12)
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State Rep. Walker.
Toni Walker has avoided using the first-person singular in public since she lost over $100 in one year for resorting to it dozens of times. But she has to figure out some way to call attention to herself if she wants to succeed in her quest to ascend to the state House of Representatives’ second-highest post.
City, Burbs Take Matters Into Own Hands
by | Sep 5, 2016 10:18 am | Comments (2)
As state officials increase their warnings that municipal aid may be curtailed in the coming years, Connecticut’s cities and towns will craft their own plan to regionalize services and make local government more efficient.
Alexion Exceeds Job-Creation Promise
by | Aug 23, 2016 2:11 pm | Comments (0)
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Malloy: We have a toolset that works.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made a controversial gamble when he first took office: offer millions in incentives to keep companies from leaving the state and encourage them to expand here instead.
City To Guv: Slow Your Roll
by | Aug 19, 2016 8:11 am | Comments (15)
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Lemar: Thanks, but no thanks to 1950s suburban-style garage.
Community activists, bicycle advocates and New Haven politicians vowed Thursday night to fight Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s demand that the city accept his old-urbanist design for a 1,000-car garage at Union Station.
Guv To City: Take It Or Leave It
by | Aug 18, 2016 4:23 pm | Comments (33)
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Malloy (at right): No deal. Nemerson (center): Yes deal.
The state will finally build a second parking garage at Union Station — but not if New Haven insists it include retail shops and a bus depot.
So declared Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Thursday.
State Housing Chief To Burbs: Step Up
by | Aug 15, 2016 3:21 pm | Comments (9)
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DOH-backed rehab job on Edgewood Ave.; Klein (inset).
The state’s top housing officials invited a developer to seek help building affordable housing in New Haven’s Hill neighborhood — and urged suburban officials to do their part, too.
Walker: Release The Watchdogs!
by | Aug 4, 2016 8:26 am | Comments (3)
Walker: Not so fast.
New Haven State Rep. Toni Walker swung back Thursday against the Malloy administration over its efforts to weaken public watchdog agencies.
Call Him “Gov” For Now ... & Later?
by | Jul 28, 2016 2:10 pm | Comments (3)
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Acting Gov. Looney at WNHH, minus the guys with earpieces.
Connecticut’s governor addressed the nation from Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, Connecticut’s governor took his wife out for dinner in New Haven. Without a security detail.
Murphy: Let’s Avoid A Political “Slugfest”
by | Jul 8, 2016 7:16 pm | Comments (3)
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Friday called for his colleagues in D.C. to overcome partisanship in responding to the latest wave of deadly violence by and against police.
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Who Lost GE? Who Can Save Our State?
by | Jun 10, 2016 5:02 pm | Comments (8)
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Lemar, Klarides square off at WNHH.
Voters statewide have started receiving a pitch this election season: “Don’t be a Lemar Democrat. Don’t support higher taxes.”
You Call This A 21st Century Parking Plan?
by | Jun 9, 2016 12:04 pm | Comments (34)
The proposed new garage.
After more than a decade of pleading, New Haven convinced the state to draw up plans for a second parking garage at Union Station — then sent the plans back.
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Lemar Dives Into Quest To Keep State House Blue
by | May 25, 2016 2:16 pm | Comments (4)
Lemar at WNHH.
The spectres of Dan Malloy and Donald Trump will haunt Roland Lemar’s summer vacation.
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Paolillo’s Running
by | May 23, 2016 7:06 am | Comments (7)
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Paolillo.
Annex Alder Alphonse Paolillo Jr. is looking to move up to the state legislature.