01 Politics
CT House Passes Lamont Vaccine Bill HB 5044 After Debate
The Connecticut House passed Gov. Lamont's vaccine authority bill 89-60, expanding the Public Health Commissioner's power amid partisan debate over state law.
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Public Health
6 articles tagged with "Public Health"
02 Environment
Trump's Environmental Rollbacks Threaten Connecticut Air Quality
Federal environmental rollbacks under Trump are worsening Connecticut's already poor air quality, raising alarms over public health and decades of progress.
03 Politics
Connecticut Bill Would Offer Free Swim Lessons to Low-Income Kids
A Connecticut bill would require free swim lessons for low-income children, addressing stark racial and economic gaps in drowning rates among kids.
04 Politics
Connecticut Veterans Face Lasting Toxic Exposure Needs
Over 134,200 Connecticut veterans face ongoing health burdens from toxic exposures like Agent Orange, burn pits, PFAS, and asbestos during military service.
05 Politics
CT Scientists Warn of Alarming Early Tick Activity in 2026
Connecticut researchers logged over 100 tick submissions in a single day in early April, with Lyme disease rates hitting 40%—well above the historical average.
06 Politics
CT Building Code Loophole Puts Homes at Carbon Monoxide Risk
A single word in Connecticut's building code lets installers use unsafe PVC pipe for furnace venting, creating a deadly carbon monoxide risk in homes.