Alex Putterman

And of course, we’re not done yet.

We’ve joined with our unionized colleagues in Albany, Austin, Dallas and San Francisco to demand the respect we deserve.

We’ll fight for as long as it takes for Hearst to come to the table and bargain a fair contract!

Six smiling Hearst CT employees wearing beautiful whale t-shirts hold up a mission statement signed by dozens of members

Happy birthday to the Connecticut News Guild!

One year ago today, Hearst CT journalists announced we were forming a union.

Since then, we have withstood the company’s union-busting, won an election with 80% of the vote and become official NewsGuild of NY members.

Hartford, Boston are battling for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Here's what to know Connecticut native Marc Lasry is leading a group that could keep the Sun in the state.

Hartford, Boston are battling for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Here's what to know
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CT group has competing offer for WNBA's Sun, Lamont says state will 'do what it takes' Lamont confirmed a Connecticut-based bidder has made a competitive offer to buy the WNBA team.

Updated with more details on the CT-based bidder — a group led by billionaire Marc Lasry — and a pitch from Hartford’s mayor.

“From the governor to corporate leaders to the city of Hartford, we're not going to let the Sun go without giving it a real fight."
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CT group has competing offer for WNBA's Sun, Lamont says state will 'do what it takes' Lamont confirmed a Connecticut-based bidder has made a competitive offer to buy the WNBA team.

Updated with more details on the CT-based bidder — a group led by billionaire Marc Lasry — and a pitch from Hartford’s mayor.

“From the governor to corporate leaders to the city of Hartford, we're not going to let the Sun go without giving it a real fight."
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Lamont still fighting to keep WNBA's Sun in Connecticut, says state will 'do what it takes' Lamont confirmed a Connecticut-based bidder has made a competitive offer to buy the WNBA team.

Gov. Lamont isn't giving up on keeping the Connecticut Sun in CT.

He says a local bidder has made a competitive offer and hinted the state could provide funding.

"We're doing everything we can to keep (the team) here in the state."
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Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.

“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.

Here are some of their stories: wapo.st/3UCiAjn

MTA approves 10 percent increase for Connecticut train riders The 10 percent fare increase for Connecticut Metro-North riders is planned despite public opposition and consistently increased ridership.

MTA approves 10 percent increase for Connecticut train riders. Article below.:
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Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin to run for Congress, challenging Larson Larson will face a primary challenge for the first time since he was elected to Congress in 1998.

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced his campaign for Congress today, saying Democrats have to "start doing things differently."

Bronin will challenge longtime Congressman John Larson, who says he remains the best candidate for the job.
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“Our goal is simple: to agree to fair contracts so we can continue working hard to inform the communities we cover.”

Minutes ago, more than 290(!) Hearst journalists from across the country sent this letter to our bosses, demanding they treat us with the respect and dignity we deserve.

In CT that means dropping spurious appeals and respecting our rights as unionized employees.

How a Connecticut man rebuilt his life after being wrongfully locked up for 19 years After receiving a $5.3 million settlement from the state, Jackson is looking to build a new life.

Marquis Jackson spent 19 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit.

After receiving a $5.3 million payout from the state, he’s looking forward. But what does his case say about wrongful conviction in CT?
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How a Connecticut man rebuilt his life after being wrongfully locked up for 19 years After receiving a $5.3 million settlement from the state, Jackson is looking to build a new life.

Marquis Jackson spent 19 years incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit.

After receiving a $5.3 million payout from the state, he’s looking forward. But what does his case say about wrongful conviction in CT?
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State Rep. Josh Elliott announces campaign for governor, promising to tax CT's wealthy Elliott, a Democrat from Hamden, sought to contrast himself with Lamont, particularly on the issue of taxation.

State Rep. Josh Elliott announces campaign for governor, promising to tax CT's wealthy

"We are not here to demonize the wealthy," Elliott said. "But we will talk candidly about a tax code that currently rewards wealth instead of work."
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Incumbent Democrats in CT facing wave of primary challenges: 'We just don't feel as represented' Gov. Lamont and Reps. Courtney, DeLauro and Larson are among those facing possible challenges.

Incumbent Democrats in CT facing a wave of primary challenges: 'We just don't feel as represented'
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Three Connecticut Democrats file potential primary documents against sitting members of Congress Haitian-born Ruth Fortune, a Hartford lawyer and school board member, looks to oust U.S. Rep. John Larson.

Three Connecticut Democrats file potential primary documents against sitting members of Congress www.ctpost.com/politics/art... #CTPolitics

CT Dems decry federal budget bill. What can they do about it? Officials were short on specifics about how they would respond to federal cuts.

CT Dems decry federal budget bill. What can they do about it?
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How Trump's spending and immigration bill will affect CT: Medicaid, SNAP, tax cuts and more The bill includes tax cuts, immigration enforcement and cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.

Tax breaks, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, more immigration enforcement.

How Trump’s spending bill will affect Connecticut
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Sample of response from CT to the Republican spending bill:

Gov. Lamont: "going to have devastating impacts on millions of Americans for years to come"

Rep. Hayes: "a profound betrayal of the American people"

Rep. Courtney: "an appalling failure of fiscal responsibility and fairness"

How Trump's spending and immigration bill will affect CT: Medicaid, SNAP, tax cuts and more The bill includes tax cuts, immigration enforcement and cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.

Tax breaks, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, more immigration enforcement.

How Trump’s spending bill will affect Connecticut
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Connecticut U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

Connecticut US Sen. Richard Blumenthal: "I have never been so angry about anything in the United States Senate in 15 years here. I am just furious at this gut-punch to American health, American nutrition, American well-being. ... The hurt and harm to everyday people in CT is simply gargantuan."

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy

Connecticut US Sen. Chris Murphy: "Republicans are trying to jam through one of the most unpopular, most immoral bills I have ever voted on. ... As we speak right now, I don't know that Republicans have the votes to pass this."

Says 170k people in CT could lose their health care if bill passes.

CT passed 'historic' kids mental health legislation. Three years later, not much has changed Advocates question whether the 2022 bills have truly fulfilled their promise.

CT has developed one of the best #YouthCrisis systems in the US - a model for other states. But as this CT Insider article explains, all this progress is at risk without sustainable funding:

#CTPolicy #CTSpecialSession #YouthMentalHealth #Medicaid #ARPA

What's next for housing in Connecticut after latest reform proposal was vetoed? Lamont and legislators will discuss a new housing bill without certain controversial provisions.

What comes next for CT housing policy now that Gov. Lamont has vetoed HB 5002?

More negotiations, particularly over three contested provisions.

"I don't think there's a doubt about getting something done. It's a question of, to what degree?"
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Could CT Gov. Ned Lamont face a primary challenge?: 'He will not run uncontested' At least one state representative appears to be weighing a run against Lamont.

A surprise result in the NYC mayoral race has progressive Democrats in CT feeling energized.

In fact, one progressive lawmaker hinted he could primary Gov. Lamont next year.

"Let me assure you, if he decides to run again, he will not run uncontested."
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"'I was very frank with him,' Hawthorne said in an interview Tuesday. 'The state elected Democrats, and Democrats put two bills on his desk that would have made a difference to working people. And he sided with Republicans.'"

Map: New data shows CT's wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods Connecticut's richest and poorest neighborhoods are often not far from each other, new IRS data shows.

Map: New data shows CT's wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods
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Updated with more detail and reaction ^

Connecticut towns deny thousands of new homes this year as state faces 'housing crisis' Advocates say one issue is that each town has its own arbitrary zoning rules and veto...

Today seems like a good day to repost this story I wrote last year about how Connecticut municipalities have denied 1000s of new homes for all sorts of reasons, w/ thoughts from @peteharrison860.bsky.social, @urbandispatch.bsky.social and @trumbullbrod.bsky.social www.ctinsider.com/news/article...