State Seeks Medicaid Caps On Family Salaries At Union Nursing Homes
State officials are pushing legislation to cap Medicaid reimbursements at unionized nursing homes that pay family members inflated salaries. The proposal would limit Medicaid payments to the average wage for the position, matching rules already applied at nonunion facilities. Supporters say it protects taxpayers, while industry leaders warn it could complicate union contracts as lawmakers […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Backs Tuition And Mortgage Aid For Police And Firefighters
Governor Lamont is backing legislation aimed at boosting police and firefighter recruitment and retention statewide. The proposal would offer tuition waivers at public colleges after five years of service and provide mortgage assistance to help first responders buy homes in the communities they serve. Supporters say the incentives strengthen public safety, while lawmakers review costs […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Report Flags Oversight Gaps At Town-Run Youth Camps
A new state health report is raising red flags about safety at town-run youth camps. Investigators found lapses in staff training, background checks, and emergency planning that could put children at risk. Connecticut officials are now calling for immediate fixes.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWaterbury Teacher Charged In Harmful Communication Case
A 42 year old Southbury man who worked as a teacher in Waterbury has been charged with harmful communication with a minor. State police say Philip Carl Hughes allegedly sent inappropriate messages to a 16 year old student and was placed on administrative leave during the investigation. Hughes was released on a $50,000 bond and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Ranks Third-Highest For Property Taxes Nationwide
Connecticut has the third-highest property taxes in the country, according to a new WalletHub study. The report shows an effective real estate tax rate of 1.81 percent, with annual taxes topping $6,600 on a median-priced Connecticut home. Only Illinois and New Jersey ranked higher, while Hawaii posted the lowest property tax burden.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury Officer Fired Following Internal Policy Investigations
A Southbury police officer has been fired following internal policy violations, town officials said. The Board of Selectmen voted to terminate Gary Corigliano after two internal affairs investigations found administrative issues, not criminal conduct. Corigliano had been on administrative leave during the review, and the department says no further details will be released.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAnimal Cruelty Charges Dismissed In Redding Goat Neglect Case
Animal cruelty charges against a Redding woman accused of neglecting dozens of goats have been dismissed. A Danbury judge dropped 65 counts after determining Nancy Burton successfully completed a court-ordered pretrial rehabilitation program. The case stemmed from a 2021 investigation that found dead and malnourished goats on her property, with the remaining animals later taken […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Lawmakers Weigh Climate Superfund Proposal
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a climate superfund bill that would force major fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-related projects across the state. Supporters say it would shift infrastructure costs away from taxpayers, while critics warn it could drive already high energy prices even higher and trigger legal challenges. The proposal is headed for a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Approves Private Golf Course Overhaul With Environmental Conditions
Danbury has approved the first major overhaul in decades for the private Morefar Back O’ Beyond Golf Club, which spans the New York border, after environmental officials held firm on wetland protections. City regulators rejected a request to shorten monitoring of invasive Japanese barberry, keeping a five-year removal and reporting requirement. The project includes a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Considers Extension As City Moves Toward $130M Cancer Center Bonding
Danbury is preparing to bond $130 million to finance a delayed westside cancer treatment center as the developer asks for more time to build. City leaders plan a public hearing on the bonding while Danbury Proton seeks an extension of land use approvals set to expire this summer. The project’s cost has climbed to $115 […]
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