Danbury School Budget Increase Under Fire
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves is calling the Board of Education’s request for a $34 million budget increase “unprecedented.” The proposed budget, a 21% increase, includes funding for the new Danbury High School West and efforts to retain and recruit staff.
Read MoreFederal Judge Denies Jones/Sandy Hook Families Settlement
A federal judge has denied a $16 million deal for Sandy Hook families to receive Alex Jones’ bankruptcy assets. The ruling delays the ongoing defamation case, leaving Jones under protection from federal bankruptcy laws while the families wait for compensation.
Read MoreCutting Prescription Costs Aim Of New Legislation
Governor Ned Lamont is pushing for new legislation aimed at cutting prescription drug costs in Connecticut. His proposal includes measures to let patients count lower-cost drug purchases toward insurance deductibles, limit annual price hikes on generic drugs to inflation, and explore importing medications from Canada. The move builds on the state’s partnership with the ArrayRx […]
Read MoreProspector Theater Expanding With A “Bang”
The Prospector Theater in Ridgefield is expanding its mission by opening a popcorn factory at Nod Hill Brewery. The new 5,000-square-foot facility will create dozens of job opportunities, allowing the theater to produce more popcorn. The theater, which employs many workers with special needs, plans to expand distribution to hotels and supermarkets, giving people across […]
Read MoreLamont Talking Tax Credits
Governor Ned Lamont’s proposed budget includes a property tax credit increase for 800,000 Connecticut residents. The credit would rise from $300 to $350, benefiting single filers earning up to $70,000 and joint filers earning up to $100,000. The proposal is currently under negotiation with the state legislature.
Read MoreDanbury House Fire
Fire crews in Danbury responded to a house fire on Hoyt Street Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, no one was injured. The fire department got the call yesterday around 4:30 p.m., bringing in 10 companies to battle the flames. The cause of the fire remains to be determined.
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