Government
Ex-EPA chief Gina McCarthy returns to Connecticut as Green Bank board director
Her appointment by President Obama to the EPA position took a record 154 days between her nomination and confirmation, and her...
Sen. Blumenthal says he will sponsor internet privacy bill
The Connecticut Democrat's planned bill would empower the federal Trade Commission to enforce internet privacy and data security rules for internet...
Danbury Hospital receives $4.5M grant for Medicare/Medicaid model
Danbury and other Value Care Alliance hospsitals in Connecticut will develop a community model to address health-related social needs of Medicare...
CT Gov. Malloy won’t seek third term as governor
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst, and State Sen. Tony Hwang are all potential...
Bridgeport to receive up to $3.6 million for affordable housing
The city’s West Liberty Commons will receive the funds from the Connecticut Department of Housing to assist in the development of...
Iona College and Beechmont clash over zoning
Tensions surfaced at a public hearing over the college’s desire to protect its ability to grow and residents’ desire to preserve...
Ossining, opponents go another round over proposed village traffic circle
The village plans to assemble a working committee with the goal of crafting a plan of action for the redevelopment of...
Yonkers medical practice files for bankruptcy
The petition was filed just a month after Dr. Emad Soliman was charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
CT not likely to follow NY with free public college tuition plan
Connecticut business and political leaders discuss the pros and cons of the state doing as New York did this month and...
GE leaves ‘a hole in Fairfield’s soul’ — and economy
The April 11 event at Fairfield University was marked by audience cries of "How?" in response to generalities about fixing the...
Private schools sound warnings as free state tuition plan becomes law in NY
A plan from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to provide free tuition for qualifying families at SUNY and CUNY colleges is set...
Connecticut House gives thumbs-up to self-serve alcohol machine bill
An example of self-serve beer system by PourMyBeer of Wheeling, Illinois. Connecticut”™s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a...
New York offering data to combat blight in cities
Cities can use the code enforcement records, tax liens, and fire and police records to develop strategies to revitalize neighborhoods.
Former U.S. comptroller general seeks GOP nod for Connecticut governor
David M. Walker is the fourth Fairfield County Republican aiming for the top statewide office.
CT Housing Finance Authority adds new mortgage for first-time homebuyers
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's Freddie Mac HFA Advantage loan offers lower mortgage insurance costs.
