by Zack Albert | Mar 20, 2013 | Blog, Economy, Health Care, Politics
A recent report by the Connecticut Institute for the 21st Century articulated what should be a well-known fact for fiscally aware citizens: the government does not always act efficiently. In fact, the report provides a glaring example of the inefficiencies inherent in...
by Zachary Janowski | Mar 18, 2013 | Features, General, Politics
A longtime state employee is taking the steps to update her registration as a lawyer practicing in Connecticut, according to a spokesman for State Treasurer Denise Nappier who recently hired the woman for a six-figure job, after a decade of not being in good standing...
by Katherine Concepcion | Mar 16, 2013 | Features, General, Politics
Hundreds braved the chilly Thursday evening, eagerly filling seats in Central Connecticut State University’s Welte Hall auditorium in anticipation of a special event, a speech by Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The speech, often punctuated by audience...
by Suzanne Bates | Mar 15, 2013 | Economy, Features, General, Politics, State Budget, Taxes & Spending
COMMENTARY Gov. Dannel Malloy is on a listening tour around the state defending his budget and other policy priorities. In terms of the budget, he has a tough task ahead of him. Democrats and Republicans alike have criticized the budget, which increases spending,...
by Andrew Parrish | Mar 13, 2013 | General
Students at Central Connecticut State University protested this week against a proposed tuition rate increase for the Connecticut State Universities. The increase could potentially add up to 800 dollars a year for students who attend the four Universities and twelve...
