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New data from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families shows 28 child deaths from January 2025 through May 2026 among children with open or closed DCF cases. Deaths include a 1-month-old on Christmas and a 16-year-old from overdose. DCF Commissioner Susan Hamilton committed to improvement.
The group overseeing Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Endowment approved a $10 million subsidy for early childhood educators' health insurance. Available in 2027, subsidies range from $1,000 to $1,200 for workers buying plans through Access Health CT. An estimated 5,600 of 31,000 early care workers are uninsured.
State officials in Hartford celebrated the $700 million milestone for the Connecticut Early Childhood Education Endowment on Friday. The fund, boosted by a $411.7 million state surplus contribution in June, aims to achieve universal childcare.
This commentary argues that medical debt in Connecticut is a severe burden, with doctors now suing patients more than hospitals. It contends that the legal system is being used aggressively against patients, causing fear and financial distress, and highlights the need for policy reform.
Connecticut's new rule, effective July 1, 2026, requires companies to provide clear cancellation processes for automatic subscriptions. Consumers can file complaints with the Attorney General or Department of Consumer Protection. Non-compliant businesses may face fines under the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Two teenage girls escaped an alleged attempted sexual assault at Kettletown State Park in Southbury, Connecticut, by fighting back against a knife-wielding suspect. One girl broke free and threw rocks at 23-year-old Darius Moreno, allowing both to escape. Moreno faces multiple felony charges and is held on $250,000 bond.