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UConn Health gave out $1.5 million in bonuses in 2018 under union contract provision

A provision in the contract between UConn Health and the University Health Professionals bargaining unit allows UConn Health to raise employee salaries ...

July 9, 2020

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The Fitch Files: Arrested twice for multiple felonies and misdemeanors, a Connecticut State Trooper remains on the payroll

On July 12, 2019, Gregory W. Smith, a sergeant with the Connecticut State Police, was arrested on charges that he had engaged in numerous ...

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ACLU study says Connecticut police union contracts violate state law

The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut issued a report saying municipal and state police union contracts in Connecticut violate state statute, ...

July 6, 2020

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On this Independence Day, a reminder of America’s founding principles

Because of recent events, many Americans may be observing this Fourth of July in a more solitary or sober way than has ...

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Ellington saves 75 percent on school bus contract using language in Lamont’s executive order

The Town of Ellington’s Board of Education was able to reduce their contractual payments to school bus company First Student, Inc. ...

July 2, 2020

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IRS cracks down on Connecticut pensions, could place “heavy burden” on some state retirees

The Internal Revenue Service has issued rules that will possibly lower pension payouts for some retired Connecticut state employees, or force others ...

July 1, 2020

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UConn Health gave out $1.5 million in bonuses in 2018 under union contract provision

The Fitch Files: Arrested twice for multiple felonies and misdemeanors, a Connecticut State Trooper remains on the payroll

ACLU study says Connecticut police union contracts violate state law

COVID-19 Resources and Q&A

New Yankee Video: Government makes guidelines. WE make the economy

On this Independence Day, a reminder of America’s founding principles

Ellington saves 75 percent on school bus contract using language in Lamont’s executive order

IRS cracks down on Connecticut pensions, could place “heavy burden” on some state retirees

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