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The Civilian Police Review Board, which investigates misconduct and citizen complaints, has seen its work grind to a standstill in numerous cases this year because it can't obtain necessary records from the police department. -
State Sen. Matt Lesser, a Democrat who championed legislation advancing the concept, said he’s optimistic the state will file eventually file a petition seeking federal approval. -
Alexander Thomas was arrested in October 2024 after police accused him of stealing more than $14,000 using a church credit card. -
The state's claims commissioner will schedule an oral argument hearing in August after lawyers for the state petitioned to dismiss the claim for being untimely. -
For the last two years, the state has not had a Medicaid-enrolled provider to care for adolescents with substance use disorder who need 24-hour residential care. -
A state agency that oversaw some hospital billing practices has been disbanded, and its staff will move to the Department of Public Health. -
The council is set to consider amendments to a city ordinance to make clear that the Civilian Police Review Board is empowered to subpoena documents and testimony from police. -
Revenue from hospital facility fees has grown in recent years, even as Connecticut has tried to rein in charges for routine treatment. -
The state will use $2.5 million to provide CTtransit passes when a new law takes effect in July. -
The jury found police had a pattern of hiding evidence that could damage their cases in the early 1990s, rejecting the city's claim that misconduct was not widespread.
