by Zachary Janowski | Jun 6, 2014 | Features, General, State Budget, Taxes & Spending
Fewer people with developmental disabilities in Connecticut need the highest level of care, but rising costs are growing the gap between high-cost treatment in state-run facilities and lower-cost private alternatives. According to 2013 data provided by the Department...
by Zachary Janowski | Jun 2, 2014 | Features, General, Politics, Taxes & Spending
Simon and Steven Konover, longtime Democratic donors including max-out contributions made last month, have seen rapid growth in their business with the state during the administration of Gov. Dannel Malloy. The state paid Konover Commercial Corporation $1.5 million in...
by Zachary Janowski | May 30, 2014 | Features, General, Municipal, State Budget, Taxes & Spending
After leaving a state grant unused for 14 years, Suffield is finally claiming $75,000 in borrowed funds, although for a new project. Originally intended for “renovations and improvements to an existing bathhouse at Babb’s Beach,” the town never...
by Zachary Janowski | May 29, 2014 | Education, Features, General, Municipal
A New Haven school principal faulted for problems at her school lost her post – as part of her reassignment to run a different school. The New Haven Independent has the story: In the wake of a blistering state audit revealing deep troubles and a divided faculty at...
by Zachary Janowski | May 28, 2014 | Economy, Features, General, Politics, State Budget, Taxes & Spending
NBC Sports is set to receive another $6 million in taxpayer funds – beyond the $20 million the company already received – in return for creating 150 new full-time jobs within five years. The State Bond Commission will consider the funding proposal from the Department...
