Choose your location
Connecticut Inside Investigator
CT leaders urge motorists to slow down, not drive impaired following deaths
Coming on the heels of two high-profile deaths of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier and a Department of Transportation worker Andrew DiDomenico, who were both struck and killed by drivers under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, Connecticut’s leaders are begging the public to slow down in work zones and stop driving impaired ahead of the holiday weekend. “All […] The post CT leaders urge motorists to slow down, not drive impaired following deaths appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
FOIC declines to settle social media posts question
The FOIC declined to determine about whether deleted Facebook posts made in a private group by a Wallingford town councilor violate FOIA. The post FOIC declines to settle social media posts question appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CT state agencies tried to limit telework in 2022, were overturned in arbitration
Several state agencies attempted to limit or cap the amount of time state employees could work from home, but those attempts were determined to violate the state’s telework policy, according to three arbitration decisions made in 2022 and received by Inside Investigator through a Freedom of Information Request. The Office of the Attorney General, Department […] The post CT state agencies tried to limit telework in 2022, were overturned in arbitration appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CHRO finds state agency retaliated against whistleblower
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) found that the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) retaliated against former employee Adam Osmond by denying him an interview for a job position several years after he became a whistleblower. “Mr. Osmond established by a preponderance of evidence that DECD did not interview him for […] The post CHRO finds state agency retaliated against whistleblower appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Building a Fantasy: LARPing in Connecticut
To many LARPing looks like the stuff of a well-worn fantasy novel. In reality, this is the scene at a campground in Northwestern Connecticut. The post Building a Fantasy: LARPing in Connecticut appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Hartford ranked 5th worst city for fatal drunk driving accidents
A recent study found Hartford, CT to have the fifth highest rate of fatal drunk driving accidents of any city in the country. The cities of Waterbury and New Haven also cracked the top 75, placing 13th and 60th respectively. The state of Connecticut is the only state in the Northeast to have cities that […] The post Hartford ranked 5th worst city for fatal drunk driving accidents appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Tong condemns Supreme Court ruling on EPA suit
State Attorney General William Tong released a statement condemning today’s Supreme Court decision on Ohio v. EPA, which decided to temporarily stay an EPA rule that would limit cross-state ozone pollution. “This disappointing decision is a serious setback for Connecticut’s air quality and public health,” said Tong. “Without strong federal regulations and responsible actions by […] The post Tong condemns Supreme Court ruling on EPA suit appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Trouble in Thomaston continues with new FOI complaint
On June 20, Ralph Celone, chairman of Thomaston’s Planning and Zoning Commission, filed another complaint with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC) against the town. It is the latest in a slew of complaints filed by Celone, resulting from a spat between him and the Town’s Board of Selectmen. Celone and Thomaston’s First Selectman, […] The post Trouble in Thomaston continues with new FOI complaint appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
SEEC Awards $3 million in CEP Grants
The State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has approved Citizens’ Election Program (CEP) grants for 44 state representative and state senate candidates running in the August 14 primary and November 5 general election. The commission voted to approve grants to eligible candidates at three meetings held throughout June. The SEEC previously approved CEP grants for 12 […] The post SEEC Awards $3 million in CEP Grants appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Jobs report: Private employment at all-time high
Private sector employment employment in Connecticut is at an all-time high on the back of jobs added in May according to the Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL). The recently released May jobs report revealed employers added an estimated 4,7000 jobs during that month. As of May 2024, there are an estimated 1,476,100 payroll jobs in […] The post Jobs report: Private employment at all-time high appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Hartford Healthcare: Monopoly, price fixing alleged in Teamsters lawsuit
A lawsuit filed in federal court by the Estuary Transit District, and the Teamsters 671 Health Service and Insurance Plan out of Bloomfield, against Hartford Healthcare (HHC) alleges the massive healthcare system is a monopoly engaged in price-fixing and other anti-competitive practices that drive up the overall cost of healthcare. The complaint filed on June […] The post Hartford Healthcare: Monopoly, price fixing alleged in Teamsters lawsuit appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Union, CT DESPP reach agreement over privatization allegations
The Administrative and Residual Employees Union AFT Local 4200 reached an agreement with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) over allegations lodged by union members that the department had improperly entered a nearly $100,000 contract that privatized some services typically performed by state employees. The DESPP contract with Peak Performance and Diverse Computing, a […] The post Union, CT DESPP reach agreement over privatization allegations appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Retirement savings partnership subject of CT special session
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the General Assembly will hold a special session to address, largely, a potential tax increase related to Connecticut’s motor vehicle property tax, but the legislature is also expected to approve a change to the state’s retirement savings program for the private sector known as MyCTSavings, allowing Connecticut to partner with other states […] The post Retirement savings partnership subject of CT special session appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
High Risk Newborn: Exploring the lines around reporting a newborn to DCF
The distinction between what is "notified" and what is "reported" is critical for understanding DCF investigations into high-risk newborns. The post High Risk Newborn: Exploring the lines around reporting a newborn to DCF appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Brookfield High announces strict cell-phone policy
On Wednesday, Marc Balanda, Principal of Brookfield High School, emailed a statement to Brookfield High parents announcing the introduction of a strict, new student cell-phone policy. The policy is slated to go into effect for the 2024-2025 school year. “Effective this school year, we are expanding our existing policy to set clearer boundaries on cell […] The post Brookfield High announces strict cell-phone policy appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CT medical debt law cited in proposed federal rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is currently considering amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to prevent creditors from considering medical debt and cited Connecticut’s recent passage of a state law which did the same, as evidence supporting the measure. If the proposed rule is finalized, it would prevent creditors nationwide from considering medical […] The post CT medical debt law cited in proposed federal rule appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Court: State gun registry is not retroactive
A law requiring people convicted of gun-related crimes to join a state registry will not apply to a man convicted before the law was passed. The post Court: State gun registry is not retroactive appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Greenwich PD must review records before citing FOIA exemption
Greenwich police cannot cite exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to prevent disclosure of records prior to a review of those records. The finding comes from a recent decision issued by New Britain superior court and is the latest development in a records dispute stretching back to 2020. On May 22, 2020, Meredith […] The post Greenwich PD must review records before citing FOIA exemption appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
State contracting board resumes meetings, but faces “dire” funding challenge
The State Contracting and Standards Board (SCSB) resumed its regular meetings following a long hiatus after former chairman Michael Walsh stepped down and Executive Director Greg Daniels halted meetings, but the board now faces a new challenge that could affect meetings and operations moving forward. Newly appointed SCSB chairwoman Rochelle Palache and the rest of […] The post State contracting board resumes meetings, but faces “dire” funding challenge appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Bridgeport loses FOIA redaction case
New Britain’s superior court ruled against Bridgeport’s attempt to delay an order from the Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC) to produce public records related to a 2016 arrest and murder. The city was seeking the ability to redact records prior to disclosing them under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), despite not citing any exemptions […] The post Bridgeport loses FOIA redaction case appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Connecticut Inside Investigator
1K+
Posts
9M+
Views
Subscribe to our free emails at www.insideinvestigator.org. Connecticut Inside Investigator (CII) is a nonprofit investigative journalism outlet on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism. We're glad you're here!
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.