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US & Canada · WashingtonCongress has proven unwilling or unable to pass substantial federal legislation to curb gun violence in America. Congress failed to approve a firearms background check bill after 20 kindergartners were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School almost a decade ago. Despite the outpouring of grief Wednesday after the starkly similar Texas massacre, it's not at all clear there will be any different outcome.See the Story
Long past Sandy Hook, will Congress act after Uvalde, Buffalo?
71% Center coverage: 66 sources
US & Canada · VermontBecca Balint wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Vermont’s 1st Congressional District. Balint defeated Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and physician Louis Meyers. Vermont is the only state in the country that has never had a woman in its congressional delegation. Balint entered primary day with the support of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and other leading progressive politicians and groups. Becca Balint could become the first woman and the first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress
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Becca Balint wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House
46% Center coverage: 26 sources
Leora Levy · ConnecticutLeora Levy, former President Trump’s endorsed candidate in the Connecticut Senate race, is projected to have won the chance on Tuesday to face off against Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) this fall.See the Story
Trump-backed candidate wins Connecticut Senate primary
46% Center coverage: 22 sources
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Memorial DayMarine Corps veteran Mel Rollins saluted as a bugler played "Taps" Monday morning. Veterans, families and friends gathered at Veterans Park & Gardens at Bill Dreggors Park. Event was organized and sponsored by American Legion Orange Baker Post 187. Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General William C. Feyk was keynote speaker.See the Story
City of Brandon celebrates Memorial Day
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Explainer: When will Americans feel the Inflation Reduction Act's impact?
58% Center coverage: 17 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonLong COVID occurs in people with a confirmed or probable case of coronavirus who develop lingering symptoms that no other diagnosis can explain. Symptoms in adults include shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, cardiac and central nervous system problems, cognitive dysfunction and musculoskeletal issues. The symptoms can last a minimum of four weeks but often go on longer.See the Story
What You Need to Know About Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments
67% Center coverage: 6 sources
Connecticut · ConnecticutIt's not mathematically possible for the $30 million program to award more than 30,000 grants of $1,000 each. The General Assembly and Gov. Ned Lamont stipulated that grants would be proportionally reduced to accommodate all eligible applicants. With seven more weeks remaining before the program's Oct. 1 application filing deadline, the chances of demand outstripping resources appeared great late Thursday.See the Story
CT essential worker bonuses could shrink before they’re even handed out
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Inflation · HartfordConnecticut Citizens Action Group updated its report on insurance company profits. Five of the companies looking to increase premium rates on consumers in 2023 saw billions of dollars in profits, stock buybacks, and executive compensation. A public hearing on the proposed rate increases will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Legislative Office Building.See the Story
Good Government Group Says Health Insurance Rate Hikes Are Not Justified
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GoFundMe · HartfordBryan Jordan was sentenced to 45 years in prison for manslaughter in 2005. He was released on bail in July 2021 after his family raised $600,000 to post bail. The family had to collect the money from donations and at community fundraising events. The Connecticut Bail Fund helps people post bail so they can await trial at home.See the Story
Cash Bail in CT: Financing freedom through GoFundMe
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Hartford, Connecticut · HartfordIn England, even tiny train stations compete for the honors of most beautiful plantings. Most train stations are owned by CTDOT but managed by the local town. Garden clubs and civic groups see their local stations as a gateway to their town where first impressions count. In New Canaan their Beautification League has done extensive plantings and plans a bluestone patio.See the Story
Local train stations are gateways to CT towns. How welcoming is yours?
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Hartford, Connecticut · HartfordWhen Connecticut needed a computer system for its planned health information network, it came up with a novel solution.Instead of hiring consultants, the state tapped the University of Connecticut to develop the software for the network known as Connie. In 2017, the school created a new unit called UConn Analytics and Information Management Solutions—UConn AIMS for short—to do the work.Providing the computer architecture for Connie, an electroni…See the Story
State officials nixed health information network computer software they spent $20M developing
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