Sources tell us state lawmakers have been called to reserve November 12th and 13th, indicating the potential for a special session. The governor confirmed over the summer the need for a special session to tackle housing after vetoing a massive bill related to that. It’s not clear though if the session will and solely tackle…
Kosta Diamantis was convicted by a federal jury on all 21 corruption charges he faced, including extortion and bribery. The charges were related to the role Diamantis held running the state school construction grant office as Connecticut’s former deputy budget director. We spoke with political reporter, Mike Cerulli, about the case and what it means…
The state announced more than $5-million-dollars in state funding to support 41 grants across 30 municipalities. Some of the entities are in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford and Milford and the money will help expand high-quality, after-school programs that provide academic supports and enrichment opportunities beyond the school day. For more on this, we spoke with John…
In an update this month, Connecticut’s Department of Education shared a major sign of progress for Bridgeport. Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker says there has been a huge reduction in teacher vacancies in just a year’s time. Bridgeport Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Royce Avery shared his reaction to the data. To read the commissioner’s full report:…
State Republican lawmakers are proposing that the property tax credit be increased substantially. The plan would also increase the income limits for taxpayers to receive full credit, making 800 thousand more residents eligible. For more on this proposal, we spoke to House Minority Leader, Representative Vin Candelora. Image Credit: Getty Images
Connecticut teens and their high schools can win up to $26,000 in prizes by entering a submission into Connecticut’s 17th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, hosted by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers. We spoke with DMV Commissioner, Tony Guerrera, about the contest and its effectiveness. To learn more and enter the…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is marking the launch of the state’s first bus shelter installations under the new Bus Stop Enhancement Program. We got the details on this program from Josh Morgan at the DOT. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/programs/bsep?language=en_US Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
True North Hotel Group, in partnership with RCI Group, will break ground on a new Residence Inn by Marriott at Steelpointe Harbor. The 6-story hotel will feature 142 rooms with views of Steelpointe Marina, direct access to I-95, MetroNorth and Amtrak and pickle-ball courts. We spoke with Bobby Christoph, President of RCI Group. Image Credit:…
What’s going on with the Trumbull Mall? In general, shopping malls have been getting creative across the country to stay relevant. But the Trumbull Mall has been struggling it seems to fill store fronts and remain an attractive destination. For clarity on the property, we spoke with Trumbull First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro and Economic and…
A controversial 45-unit, 81-bedroom, 64-parking-space apartment building just got approval in Fairfield. It is on Reef Road which is the beach area of town and is considered an 8-30g project. But now there is an appeal for the decision. Alexis Harrison the Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted against the plan and explained the issues…