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2nd Drug Rehab Exec Dies; Employees, Patients Left Scrambling For Answers
Chaos and uncertainty at the parent company of one of New Haven’s largest drug rehab clinics have left 160 workers burned by missed paychecks and patients hustling for new treatment options. Retreat Behavioral Health’s facilities in three different states, including Connecticut, appear to be closed indefinitely — amidst a $17 million...
State senate advances car tax changes in special session
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut State Senate approved a wide-ranging bill in a special session of the state legislature on Wednesday. The omnibus bill addressed matters ranging from the state motor vehicle tax to a potential acquisition of Aquarion Water Company. The legislation, which was introduced Wednesday morning and debated for around three hours, […]
These Connecticut houses are part of a global tour touting 'passive' energy for heating and cooling
As last week's oppressive heat dome lingered over Connecticut and the Northeast, cool air greeted Salvatore Zarrella on Saturday as he strode through each room of a Stamford house built four years ago by his company, Construction Management Group. While many other Connecticut households were running their air conditioners on...
Diving into the state of swim access in CT
As the summer heat intensifies, some Connecticut residents may have a hard time finding a pool to cool off. The City of New Haven announced only one public pool will be open in a city of 140,000 residents. Oscar Rodriguez, director of aquatics at a nonprofit called LEAP in New...
Connecticut car dealerships hit by cyberattack
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — For the seventh consecutive day, car dealerships, parts suppliers and repair shops are dealing with a nationwide outage of a widely used software that was caused by a cyberattack. CDK, a software used by 15,000 retail dealerships nationwide, experienced back-to-back cyberattacks last week. It caused the company to shut down all […]
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.
Some Connecticut Latinos share nuanced and surprising views on the upcoming November election
Latinos continue to have a growing influence on the electorate nationally and in Connecticut. As the November election approaches several Connecticut Latinos shared their current thoughts and feelings on the election. The economy. Economic issues, particularly inflation, were voiced as a source of frustration by several Latino voters. "When it...
GOP state senatorial candidate Chris Carrena awaits his opponent
MONROE, CT — Marilyn Moore’s retirement as senator of Connecticut’s 22nd senatorial district sparked a primary race between five fellow Democrats vying to run in her place this November. Meanwhile, Chris Carrena, 31, a political newcomer from Trumbull, who runs his family’s business, Carrena Property Management and...
Two Greater-Danbury Athletes Will Compete in Paris Olympics, USA!
According to a recent report from WTNH, the Greater-Danbury area will be well represented in the upcoming Paris Olympics. We have two athletes set to compete in the 2024 Summer games from the immediate area. The News 8 reports says both Kieran Smith (Ridgefield) and Kelsey Reelick (Brookfield) will represent...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Most Of Region
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region.The watch went into effect 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 and lasts until midnight.The watch covers these counties in New York: Nassau Suffolk Westchester Rockland Dutchess Putnam Orange Ulster Sullivan A…
These Connecticut candidates are receiving government funds for their campaigns
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — More than a dozen legislative candidates will individually receive thousands in government funds for their campaigns in Connecticut, according to data released on Wednesday. The latest round of public grants, approved Wednesday from the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission, are through the Citizens’ Election Program. The program hopes to reduce what […]
New sensors will lead to $250 automatic fines for breaking road rules – and it will impact millions of drivers in days
MILLIONS of drivers could face fines of up to $250 within days as cities begin implementing new road surveillance technology. State lawmakers passed a new road law that makes it easier for cities to mount monitors above the streets. Connecticut, a state with over 2.6 million drivers, passed a law that allows cities to implement noise-monitoring […]
Connecticut's vaccine exemption ban survives legal challenge
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging Connecticut's 2021 ban on religious exemption for school vaccination requirements. A lawsuit filed by parents and conservative groups argued that the state violated their First Amendment rights by approving a bill that eliminated the option for Connecticut families to request a religious exemption to mandated immunizations when a student enrolls in public school. Several previous court rulings rejected the legal challenge. ...
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