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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · Dec 20
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The GOP caucus asked state auditors 'to reveal potential efficiency measures which could produce significant savings for taxpayers.'
Why are CT Medicaid costs rising? GOP wants auditors to find out
The GOP caucus asked state auditors 'to reveal potential efficiency measures which could produce significant savings for taxpayers.'
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CT Mirror's reporting intern will contribute to coverage and the audience engagement interns will work on social media and newsletters.
CT Mirror welcomes fall reporting, audience engagement interns
CT Mirror's reporting intern will contribute to coverage and the audience engagement interns will work on social media and newsletters.
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Allen, who started at CT Mirror as an intern, will explore data-driven stories and assist other reporters and the data team with investigations.
Sasha Allen joins CT Mirror as data reporting fellow
Allen, who started at CT Mirror as an intern, will explore data-driven stories and assist other reporters and the data team with investigations.
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In opening arguments, an attorney laid out the case against Diamantis, including the variety of locations where he allegedly accepted bribes.
Kosta Diamantis trial starts with prosecutors outlining alleged bribes
In opening arguments, an attorney laid out the case against Diamantis, including the variety of locations where he allegedly accepted bribes.
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CT's combined wastewater systems discharged more than 1.2 billion gallons of wastewater overflows in 2024. Here's what to know.
Connecticut River sewer overflows: Breaking down the problem
CT's combined wastewater systems discharged more than 1.2 billion gallons of wastewater overflows in 2024. Here's what to know.
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Attorneys are set to deliver opening arguments on Monday in the federal criminal trial of Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis.
Kosta Diamantis bribery trial begins following multiyear probe
Attorneys are set to deliver opening arguments on Monday in the federal criminal trial of Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis.
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Gov. Ned Lamont has intended to contrast his steady pragmatism with the drama of Trump. To that end, the federal shutdown has been a gift.
It's clear Lamont wants a 3rd term, less so what he would do
Gov. Ned Lamont has intended to contrast his steady pragmatism with the drama of Trump. To that end, the federal shutdown has been a gift.
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The GOP refused to include a provision that would have extended tax credits that subsidize health premiums that 142,000 CT residents pay.
CT delegation explains stance on shutdown over ACA subsidies
The GOP refused to include a provision that would have extended tax credits that subsidize health premiums that 142,000 CT residents pay.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 5d
Washington, D.C. and Utah use Claude the most, followed by California. Researchers found that AI usage was correlated with a state's income.
CT ranks 15th in the U.S. for AI use, report by Claude finds
Washington, D.C. and Utah use Claude the most, followed by California. Researchers found that AI usage was correlated with a state's income.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 5d
The Trump administration is cutting $8 billion that supports climate-related projects across 16 states, including Connecticut.
Federal funding for CT energy projects nixed amid shutdown fight
The Trump administration is cutting $8 billion that supports climate-related projects across 16 states, including Connecticut.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 5d
The governor’s office did not maintain proper oversight of state vehicles and kept three computers for every staff member, auditors found.
Audit: Lamont staff fumbled vehicle oversight, had laptop surplus
The governor’s office did not maintain proper oversight of state vehicles and kept three computers for every staff member, auditors found.
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CT Gov. Ned Lamont could be called as a witness in the trial of former state deputy budget director Konstantinos 'Kosta' Diamantis.
Gov. Ned Lamont could be asked to testify in Kosta Diamantis trial
Diamantis’ attorney wants to add Lamont to the proposed witness list. But it’s not guaranteed he’d be called and unclear what he’d be asked.
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U.S. Rep. John Larson said his inclusion on a Homeland Security 'watchlist' is a badge of honor that could help his reelection campaign.
Rep. John Larson: Being on GOP watch list is a badge of honor
U.S. Rep. John Larson said his inclusion on a Homeland Security 'watchlist' is a badge of honor that could help his reelection campaign.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 6d
Gov. Ned Lamont said it’s premature to commit any of last year’s $2.5 billion surplus to plug holes in federal funding over the long term.
CT will keep programs hurt by federal shutdown afloat, for now
Gov. Ned Lamont said it’s premature to commit any of last year’s $2.5 billion surplus to plug holes in federal funding over the long term.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 7d
Danbury federal prison union leaders were told to vacate offices after Trump DOJ said it was canceling their collective bargaining agreement.
Trump administration ends union contract with Danbury prison
Danbury federal prison union leaders were told to vacate offices after Trump DOJ said it was canceling their collective bargaining agreement.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 7d
Many CT companies use the H-1B visa to hire specialized employees, but the new policy could make that financially unfeasible for some.
As Trump calls for $100K H-1B visa fee, CT employers are uneasy
Many CT companies use the H-1B visa to hire specialized employees, but the new policy could make that financially unfeasible for some.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 7d
Correction officers seemed to view scanners as a way to enhance surveillance, while advocates saw them as a means to reduce strip searches.
CT prisons delay body scanner rollout amid concerns over their use
Correction officers seemed to view scanners as a way to enhance surveillance, while advocates saw them as a means to reduce strip searches.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 7d
LIVE: Ask Andrew Brown anything at the below link for the next two hours!

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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 8d
Next month, a trial begins against Kosta Diamantis, a former state budget official who faces 22 federal counts for allegedly taking bribes from school construction contractors.

Got questions? Investigative reporter Andrew Brown will be answering them TODAY @ 2 p.m.!

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From the Connecticut community on Reddit: I’m Andrew Brown, an investigative reporter with CT Mirror who’s spent the last few years reporting on former state budget official Kosta Diamantis, who faces...
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 8d
Next month, a trial begins against Kosta Diamantis, a former state budget official who faces 22 federal counts for allegedly taking bribes from school construction contractors.

Got questions? Investigative reporter Andrew Brown will be answering them TODAY @ 2 p.m.!

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From the Connecticut community on Reddit: I’m Andrew Brown, an investigative reporter with CT Mirror who’s spent the last few years reporting on former state budget official Kosta Diamantis, who faces...
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Less than three months into the fiscal year, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration has identified major cost overruns in CT's Medicaid program.
Rising costs strain Medicaid in CT – before federal cuts are counted
Less than three months into the fiscal year, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration has identified major cost overruns in CT's Medicaid program.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 8d
The Trump administration cancelled funding for several trails across the country, including a 44-mile trail in CT.
Trump cuts $5.7M bike trail grant for Naugatuck River Greenway Trail
The Trump administration cancelled funding for several trails across the country, including a 44-mile trail in CT.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 8d
After Russia's full-scale invasion, a Ukrainian family sought refuge in New Haven. And in their home city of Odesa, life continues amid war.
This Ukrainian family fled war in Odesa and found a foothold in CT
After Russia's full-scale invasion, a Ukrainian family sought refuge in New Haven. And in their home city of Odesa, life continues amid war.
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The settlement ends a contentious saga over a 2022 deal in which Yale agreed to acquire now-bankrupt Prospect's 3 CT hospitals for $435M.
Yale to pay Prospect Medical $45M to end hospital sale dispute
The settlement ends a contentious saga over a 2022 deal in which Yale agreed to acquire now-bankrupt Prospect's 3 CT hospitals for $435M.
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The Connecticut Mirror @ctmirror.org · 9d
In CT, there are several ways to get on a ballot. Here is a look at how candidates are chosen and how challengers qualify for a primary.
How could CT 2026 primary election candidates get on the ballot?
In CT, there are several ways to get on a ballot. Here is a look at how candidates are chosen and how challengers qualify for a primary.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act, called on Meta to release its research about youth safety risks.
Blumenthal resumes KOSA fight; calls on Meta to release research
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act, called on Meta to release its research about youth safety risks.
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