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Thoughtful commentary and robust discussion of public policy issues vital to the future of the Connecticut. For our news coverage, follow @CTMirror.

Because of weak gun laws that give Second Amendment liberties to criminals, children are losing their liberty to live. ctmirror.org/2023/06/13/gun…


The CT 2023 legislative session became a bipartisan, with large majorities in both houses voting in favor of tax cuts and other compromises. ctmirror.org/2023/06/13/ct-…


Glaringly, there is not a single justice with experience in public defense, legal aid, or civil rights on the CT Supreme Court. ctmirror.org/2023/06/13/ct-…


CT169 Strong is thankful to the legislators who rejected the poorly crafted “top down” zoning bills that were introduced this session. ctmirror.org/2023/06/13/ct-…


The AMERICA Act will hurt small businesses attempting to advertise themselves on digital platforms via large advertising corporations. ctmirror.org/2023/06/09/ct-…


More affordable housing in CT will help families at all incomes move to Trumbull, and the town needs that growth. ctmirror.org/2023/06/09/aff…


We need to see meaningful progress this year and accelerating every year as we confront the specter of climate change at our doorstep. ctmirror.org/2023/06/09/con…


Bail agents ensure that individuals released from custody appear in court as required. CT's proposed bail reform threatens this. ctmirror.org/2023/06/08/ct-…


Congenital syphilis rates are soaring. A public health order issued by the Connecticut General Assembly would help stop the surge of syphilis. ctmirror.org/2023/06/08/ct-…


H.B. 5540 would amend Connecticut general statutes to give financial assistance to early childhood education centers and providers. ctmirror.org/2023/06/07/h-b…


If a CT court or jury deems a convicted felon to be a danger to society and sentences them to a life sentence, we should honor that decision. ctmirror.org/2023/06/06/hon…


CT thinks of itself as a welcoming place. But this Pride Month, we must acknowledge that this is a dark time nationally for LGBTQ people. ctmirror.org/2023/06/06/ct-…


CT bill H.B. 5003 would financially support educators and invest in professional development. I urge our elected leaders to fully fund it. ctmirror.org/2023/06/06/ct-…


Funding Baby Bonds shows CT's leadership in critical efforts toward more equitable and just economic opportunity in the state. ctmirror.org/2023/06/06/ct-…


Allowing Connecticut pharmacists to prescribe brith control would reduce many barriers to contraceptive health care access. ctmirror.org/2023/06/02/all…


Nowadays in our celebrations, we navigate carefully around politics, gender issues, reproductive rights, mass shootings and more. ctmirror.org/2023/06/02/ct-…


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