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A new CT gun law passed in 2023. Here’s what to know about it
Jun 19, 2023 · Supporters pointed to research showing the effectiveness of gun safety laws.. Democratic supporters of HB 6667 have argued it was a data-driven, public health measure, and said a growing body of ...
CT 2024 election results: Connecticut House of Representatives
Nov 5, 2024 · See live town-by-town results for Connecticut's state House of Representatives races here.
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Stories about health care access and affordability in CT, abortion, COVID-19, health equity and disparities, and health systems.
This Hartford Public High School grad can't read. What happened?
Sep 29, 2024 · Despite this, she received her diploma this spring after improving her grades in high school — with help from the speech-to-text function — and getting on the honor roll.
How does CT tax retirement earnings? Here’s what to know - CT …
Aug 14, 2023 · Here’s an up-to-date guide outlining Connecticut’s current tax exemptions on retirement income. (These exemptions apply only to state income taxes, not federal taxes.)
CT 2nd District debate: Courtney, France draw several contrasts
Oct 10, 2024 · U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, and his Republican opponent Mike France on Thursday agreed on the importance of the attack submarines manufactured by Connecticut’s Electric Boat but drew ...
CT bottle deposit law changes: More containers can be redeemed
Feb 9, 2023 · The second update became law in 2021.For consumers, the first noticeable changes from it are just starting. As of Jan. 1, many more bottle and can types now have redeemable deposits — the first ...
CT bottle deposit law: How to redeem bottles and cans - CT Mirror
Nov 6, 2023 · Certain beverages in the state carry a 5-cent deposit, redeemable at designated locations. Consumers pay the 5 cents when they buy the drink and get the money back upon returning its container.
With personal stories, CT prison reform advocates call for oversight
Jan 11, 2024 · A day before a hearing tied to independent oversight of the CT Department of Correction, advocates reignited calls for accountability.