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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.
Bridgeport used paras as substitute teachers during special ed training
The City of Bridgeport twice used paraprofessionals to fill in as substitute teachers during state-mandated 2-hour training sessions for special education teachers in grades 6-12, according to a recent decision by the Connecticut Board of Labor Relations. On June 7 and 8 2023, special education teachers left the classroom for state-mandated training and paras were […] The post Bridgeport used paras as substitute teachers during special ed training appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Comptroller extends state employee weight loss program for high priced drugs
Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that his office intends to “permanently contract” with Intellihealth to continue using the company’s Flyte program for state employee health plan members to manage their weight with high-priced GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and other anti-obesity medications (AOMs). The contract comes after Scanlon says the state’s pilot program utilizing Flyte […] The post Comptroller extends state employee weight loss program for high priced drugs appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Where’s Barry? A Connecticut family’s 33-year search for their loved one
A Connecticut native, Sheridan was a father, husband, and tugboat sailor when he disappeared after his tugboat anchored in Brooklyn. The post Where’s Barry? A Connecticut family’s 33-year search for their loved one appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Lamont announces $26.3 million for brownfield remediation
Today, Governor Ned Lamont announced his approval of $26.3 million worth of state grants to be used for the remediation of 130 acres of brownfields located in 17 Connecticut municipalities. The state remediation projects will yield approximately 1,285 jobs and 373 housing units, with 148 of these units being “affordable.” “Nobody wants to have old, […] The post Lamont announces $26.3 million for brownfield remediation appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
AG Tong supports Supreme Court decision on abortion access
Attorney General William Tong speaks in support of Supreme Court ruling on case related to access to mifepristone, an abortion medication. The post AG Tong supports Supreme Court decision on abortion access appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Ellington passes budget, political banter continues
Ellington passes a budget and despite bipartisan messaging, rifts clearly still exist regarding the town's budgeting process. The post Ellington passes budget, political banter continues appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Arbitration decision awards Middlebury cop job back
A Middlebury police officer who was terminated following a secret investigation will receive his job back following an arbitration decision. The post Arbitration decision awards Middlebury cop job back appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Who’s to blame? AG Tong’s price gouging investigations spur criticism
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced in April that his office would investigate potential Connecticut grocery store price gouging following a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report into COVID-era supply chain disruptions that found grocery store prices remained elevated even as the pandemic ended and inflation cooled. The FTC’s report examined three major grocery chains – Walmart, Kroger, […] The post Who’s to blame? AG Tong’s price gouging investigations spur criticism appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
FOIC complaints allege illegal meetings in Thomaston
Two complaints have been filed with the FOIC alleging Thomaston has violated portions of the FOIA that apply to public meetings. The post FOIC complaints allege illegal meetings in Thomaston appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Waterbury doctor says state weight loss program is costing him patients
A Waterbury doctor says Connecticut's weight-loss program for state employees may be the final nail in the coffin for his practice. The post Waterbury doctor says state weight loss program is costing him patients appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Stonewalled: East Haven residents fight for transparency
Connecticut’s FOI law also facilitates public officials’ ability to drag their heels in turning over documents when they don’t want to. The post Stonewalled: East Haven residents fight for transparency appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Bond Commission approves $856.8 million in new bonds today
A total of $856.8 million in new bonds were approved at today’s State Bond Commission meeting. These bonds bring the state’s total bonding this fiscal year up to $3.5 billion, said Gov. Ned Lamont who was present at today’s meeting. “Overall, we’ve done about $3.5 billion in bonding this fiscal year, compared to years past, […] The post Bond Commission approves $856.8 million in new bonds today appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Who decides what flags to fly? Town law, says OLR
Controversy surrounding flag-flying in the town of Wethersfield, the latest of several recent flag-flying controversies in Connecticut, makes relevant yet again a report released last month by the State’s Office of Legislative Research (OLR) explaining the laws governing flag-flying in the State of Connecticut. “Neither federal nor state law restricts whether or which flags may […] The post Who decides what flags to fly? Town law, says OLR appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Audit finds lack of internal controls in Connecticut DMV
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) removed 379,992 late fee accounts from its records without documentation to support the decision according to a recent audit finding from the Auditors of Public Accounts. The finding is one of 18 in an audit covering the DMV for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2019 and 2020. The […] The post Audit finds lack of internal controls in Connecticut DMV appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
UConn professors try to limit class size, labor board strikes it down
Unionized professors at the University of Connecticut attempted to limit class sizes under their collective bargaining contract, arguing that class enrollment is a subject of collective bargaining rights, but the Connecticut Board of Labor Relations sided with the university, saying that course enrollment alone is not subject to their union contract. The UConn chapter of the […] The post UConn professors try to limit class size, labor board strikes it down appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
SEEC begins awarding CEP for 2024 election
The State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has begun awarding Citizens’ Election Program (CEP) grants to candidates running in the August 13 primary and November 5 general election. To date, the SEEC, which administers the CEP program, has determined that five state senate candidates and seven state representative candidates have met eligibility requirements to receive public […] The post SEEC begins awarding CEP for 2024 election appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Ansonia violated FOIA with written request policy
The city of Ansonia violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with a policy requiring public records request to be submitted in writing according to the Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC). The finding comes from a recent decision made by the FOIC in a complaint brought by a resident of Ansonia who was denied the […] The post Ansonia violated FOIA with written request policy appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CT psychologist was under supervision while committing Medicaid fraud
A Connecticut psychologist recently sentenced for committing roughly $1.6 million in Medicaid fraud between the years 2017 and 2023, was placed on probation by the Connecticut Board of Examiners in January of 2017, according to license records, and was under supervision for one year while defrauding Medicaid. A complaint was made to the Connecticut Department of Public […] The post CT psychologist was under supervision while committing Medicaid fraud appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
No wrongdoing by Colchester Town Clerk, Attorney General’s Office says
An investigation into Colchester Town Clerk Gayle Furman by the Office of the Attorney General found no misconduct, willful or material neglect of duty or incompetence warranting removal, according to a brief letter sent to the Town of Colchester. Former Colchester First Selectman Andreas Bisbikos investigated Furman’s use of Preservation of Historic Documents funds and […] The post No wrongdoing by Colchester Town Clerk, Attorney General’s Office says appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
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