by Zachary Janowski | Sep 26, 2013 | Features, General, Municipal, Politics
The two remaining candidates for New Haven mayor share the belief that the city’s pension system needs reform, although they disagree on what specific changes to make. Both New Haven pension funds, one for police and firefighters and another for all other city...
by Zachary Janowski | Sep 23, 2013 | Energy, Features, General
The Connecticut Siting Council will propose regulations governing the construction of wind farms for the fourth time Tuesday. The Siting Council reviews proposals to develop power plants, hazardous waste facilities, electric transmission lines and cell phone towers....
by Zachary Janowski | Sep 20, 2013 | Features, General, Politics
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Dan Esty wrote a book, Green to Gold, with Andrew Winston. Andrew Winston once consulted for GreenOrder, according to an old version of the company’s website archived in a discussion group....
by Zachary Janowski | Sep 19, 2013 | Features, General, Politics, State Budget
The pension system meant for state employees in Connecticut also generously benefits legislators. Despite working part-time for sessions lasting only a few months, each year in the legislature is worth the same amount toward a state pension as a year of full-time work...
by Zachary Janowski | Sep 16, 2013 | Features, General, Politics
Linda and Vince McMahon will host a fundraiser for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie next month, featuring possible Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley and his wife, Leslie. The reception will take place at the McMahon’s Greenwich residence on Oct. 6. Also...
