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CT reproductive rights caucus to push for additional abortion care protection

Molly Ingram

Among their priorities are enhancing patient data privacy and strengthening protections for out-of-state providers, particularly those treating patients via telehealth.
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CT launches legal abortion hotline billboards

Ebong Udoma

Connecticut is launching an online and billboard campaign to promote its free abortion legal hotline.

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CT funds ACA subsidies for state residents

Ebong Udoma

The U.S. Senate’s failure to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies will not immediately affect most Connecticut residents who receive them. That's because the state is stepping in to backstop next year’s subsidies for most of its residents, Gov. Ned Lamont announced.
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Inside the CT factory behind some of the world's most famous bells

James Ruskell

Bevin Bells made the bell from "It's a Wonderful Life," the bell that kicked off Muhammed Ali's fights and the bells Salvation Army workers ring every Christmas.
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs controversial new housing law

Ebong Udoma

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont held a signing ceremony in Norwalk on Monday for a controversial housing bill he had officially signed into law just before Thanksgiving.
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How AI glasses gave a CT photographer his independence back

Jeniece Roman

After a long career as a photographer, a Connecticut man had to come to terms with the gradual loss of his eyesight. However, with the help of new technology, he's reconnecting with the world.
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What new laws came out of CT’s special session?

Molly Ingram

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has signed three of the four bills passed by the Connecticut General Assembly in special session last week. Here’s what they are and what they do.
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A year out, here’s where the race for CT governor stands

Molly Ingram

There are now four major candidates in the race to be Connecticut’s next governor. Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, a 38-year-old Republican, is the latest to throw her hat in the ring.
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CT Gov. Ned Lamont officially launches bid for third term

Molly Ingram

In his social media launch video, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont pitched himself as an experienced leader focused on education, fiscal responsibility and health care.
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Conservationists turn to clams — and glue — to restore LI Sound eelgrass meadows

Sabrina Garone

Underwater meadows of eelgrass in Long Island Sound have been in decline for decades. Now, conservationists are turning to clams — and glue — to restore this critical ecosystem.
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Trump calls for investigation into Blumenthal for military service claims

Molly Ingram

President Donald Trump (R) wants an investigation into U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) over claims that he made about his military service. Blumenthal has admitted that he "misspoke" about serving in Vietnam multiple times.
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CT resumes Clean Slate erasures after two-year delay

Molly Ingram

Connecticut has resumed the erasure of low-level criminal convictions for tens of thousands of residents. More than 100,000 convictions are expected to be cleared this month.