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Alex Putterman

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Reporter for CT Insider, Hearst Connecticut Media. Proud Connecticut News Guild member. alex.putterman@hearstmediact.com

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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Good story by @ginnymonk.bsky.social, Andrew Brown and the @ctmirror.org on Connecticut's seemingly very harsh system of charging people for the time they serve in prison -- sometimes even after they've died. ctmirror.org/2026/09/27/t...
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They served their time in prison. Then the bills arrived.
Hundreds of CT residents have had money seized through a law that allows the state to charge a fee for every day a person spends in prison.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
With the WNBA leaving, Connecticut is back to having no top-level sports franchises. Could the state attract another major-league team in the future? Economists and other experts offer the case for and the case against. www.ctinsider.com/sports/artic...
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The Connecticut Sun are leaving. Can Connecticut still compete for a major-league team?
Economists and other experts won't rule out another top-level team in Connecticut's future.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We asked Connecticut's two candidates for governor their stances on: - Taxing and spending - Immigration enforcement - Housing - Electric rates - Healthcare - Education - License plate cameras - AI data centers See where they stand: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Where Lamont and Fazio stand on the issues ahead of Connecticut's election
Lamont and Fazio offered their thoughts on license plate readers, speed cameras, immigration, healthcare and more.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“More people have died as a result of the illnesses related to 9/11 than died from the attacks themselves,” a doctor said.
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‘9/11 didn’t end on 9/11’: Connecticut survivors face cancer, illness and long waits for care
“More people have died as a result of the illnesses related to 9/11 than died from the attacks themselves,” a doctor said.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
About 570,000 households in Connecticut were financially unstable in 2024, the report said.
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Nearly 40% of Connecticut households can't afford essentials, report says
About 570,000 households in Connecticut were financially unstable in 2024, the report said.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
There appears to be increased ICE activity in Connecticut this week. @joshuaeaton.bsky.social has strong coverage. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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Videos show apparent ICE arrests in Danbury and Stamford
One woman told CT Insider she had not spoken with her husband since he was handcuffed and taken away Monday.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Tough night for Connecticut incumbents and a solid one for progressives... with one major exception. Takeaways here: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Five key takeaways from Connecticut's 2026 primaries: Progressives, incumbents and more
In four of the five Republican primaries in Connecticut on Tuesday, the candidate endorsed by the party prevailed.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
HARTFORD — For the first time in nearly three decades, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District has a new Democratic nominee. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Bronin knocks off incumbent Larson, wins Dem nomination for Congress in CT's 1st District
The former Hartford mayor knocked off a 14-term incumbent in the primary and appears headed to Congress.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
CT Gov. Ned Lamont holds on in Democratic primary with win over a challenge from state Rep. Josh Elliott, AP calls.
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Gov. Ned Lamont wins Connecticut's Democratic primary, according to AP
CT Gov. Ned Lamont holds on in Democratic primary with win over a challenge from state Rep. Josh Elliott, AP calls.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Polls are closed in Connecticut! Track election results all night on @ctinsider.bsky.social www.ctinsider.com/projects/202...
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See who's winning and losing in the 2026 Connecticut primary election
Follow live results from Connecticut’s 2026 primary election, including races for governor, Congress, the state legislature and more.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Democratic primary for governor is only the start of what to pay attention to Tuesday.
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Close races and controversy: 6 stories to watch for in CT's Aug. 11 primary
The Democratic primary for governor is only the start of what to pay attention to Tuesday.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Why CT voters are seeing so much political advertising before this year's primary www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Why CT voters are seeing so much political advertising before this year's primary
Candidates for governor and Congress in Connecticut have advertised aggressively in recent weeks, leading up to the primary.
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Brian Lockhart @blockhartreporter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Two Connecticut lawmakers call for towns to pause all new Flock cameras as backlash grows. More below.: www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
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Two Connecticut lawmakers call for towns to pause all new Flock cameras as backlash grows
"Despite our very strong law, these things continue to go up like dandelions in the spring," one lawmaker told CT Insider.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Where Lamont and Elliott stand on the issues ahead of Connecticut's Democratic primary www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Where Lamont and Elliott stand on the issues ahead of Connecticut's Democratic primary
The two Democrats have found plenty to disagree about, including housing, energy, taxes and healthcare.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Oh, you thought there was no way to integrate my love of baseball history into my job covering Connecticut government? Meet Morgan Bulkeley, a former CT governor and senator and (highly questionable) member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. www.ctinsider.com/sports/artic...
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How a Connecticut governor became an accidental Baseball Hall of Fame inductee
Historians have questioned whether his induction was a mistake.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Oh, you thought there was no way to integrate my love of baseball history into my job covering Connecticut government? Meet Morgan Bulkeley, a former CT governor and senator and (highly questionable) member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. www.ctinsider.com/sports/artic...
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How a Connecticut governor became an accidental Baseball Hall of Fame inductee
Historians have questioned whether his induction was a mistake.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We asked all four Democratic candidates in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District primary their positions on health care, immigration, taxation, foreign policy and more. Find out what they said: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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See where CT 1st District Democratic candidates stand on taxes, immigration, foreign policy and more
CT Insider asked all four candidates their positions on a range of issues ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Eventually she began to beg her mom to stay, panicking through tears — "Don't go. Don't go," — and asking the same question in a loop: “When? When? When?” “Soon. Soon,” her mom told Camila, hoping it was true. Stunning reporting from @joshuaeaton.bsky.social and @jrabethomas.bsky.social.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Democratic socialists have had increasing electoral success in New York and elsewhere. Now @ctdsa.org is trying to do the same in Connecticut. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Democratic socialists pursue bigger role in CT politics after Mamdani and success in New York
CT DSA said it's seen an uptick in membership following Zohran Mamdani's wins in New York City.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Seyo Cecunjanin owns the West Hartford restaurant Portobello, along with another local business.
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Son calls for ICE to release West Hartford restaurant owner detained in Dunkin' parking lot
Seyo Cecunjanin owns the West Hartford restaurant Portobello, along with another local business.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Is it fair that unaffiliated voters can't participate in Connecticut primaries? Both Democratic and Republican party leaders say it is. Others sharply disagree www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Why more than 1 million Connecticut voters can't vote in August primaries
Connecticut has closed primaries, meaning only registered Democrats can vote in Democratic primaries and only Republicans can vote in Republican primaries.
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Jacqueline Rabe Thomas @jrabethomas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Upset about this, too? SPEAK UP!
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Connecticut News Guild @ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In the meantime, some of the journalists who Hearst has fired for unsubstantiated and unclear reasons need our help to get by and support their families now that they are unemployed. Please consider helping them out here: gofund.me/77e05d0d1
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Donate to Solidarity fund for CT journalists, organized by CT News Guild
We're the CT News Guild — 100+ unionized journalists at Hearst CT and the CT newspape… CT News Guild needs your support for Solidarity fund for CT journalists
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Connecticut News Guild @ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
If it seems to you like there are fewer journalists covering Connecticut, you’re right. This week, those ranks grew thinner: Hearst CT unjustly fired a highly experienced reporter who was respected by his peers, sources and readers.
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Connecticut News Guild @ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We had our first bargaining session on Zoom on June 1, with the support of dozens of unionized Hearst Newspapers colleagues from the @albanyguild.bsky.social the Austin News Guild, @dallasnewsguild.bsky.social and the S.F. Chronicle Guild. Here's (some of) what the bargaining committee said:
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Campaign finance has been a point of discussion in the congressional race between John Larson and Luke Bronin. We looked more deeply at how both candidates raise big money. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Both John Larson and Luke Bronin criticize big money in elections — while benefiting from it
Larson and Bronin both say the other is bought and paid for. Here are the facts about their campaigns.
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Ken Dixon @kendixonct.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Breaking- 'Don't you think I'm due this?': Erin Stewart pushed for $205K exit payout, report shows www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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'Don't you think I'm due this?': Erin Stewart pushed for $205K exit payout, report shows
In a December 2020 email exchange with a city attorney who informed her of the 20-year requirement for a pension, Stewart responded "Ughhhhhhh thankslol."
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
In many Connecticut towns, residents can go to the beach free or for small fees, while nonresidents are charged many times more. Residents, and some lawmakers, would like to see that change. Towns, though, generally aren't budging. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Connecticut beach towns charge nonresidents far more to park
Residents of some towns get season passes to the beach for free, while nonresidents pay hundreds of dollars.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A panel of Connecticut Democratic Central Committee members acknowledged “legitimate procedural flaws” but is not requiring a new convention.
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CT Democrats deny Rosa DeLauro's challenger a new convention after ballot dispute
A panel of Connecticut Democratic Central Committee members acknowledged “legitimate procedural flaws” but is not requiring a new convention.
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Connecticut News Guild @ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Today, we meet Hearst at the bargaining table to begin negotiating our first contract. Across our unit, many of us already shared some of our top priorities, creating a mosaic of better working conditions.
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Connecticut News Guild @ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Want to support Hearst CT journalists in our negotiations for a fair contract? Post messages of solidarity on Monday and repost our updates here, on Instagram and X (@ctnewsguild). The more people who know about our fight to make CT a better place for journalists, the better!
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Connecticut News Guild @ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
It’s been just over a year since we won our election, and we have some big news… We’re going to the bargaining table with Hearst on Monday.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Four Democratic congressional candidates in CT are petitioning to qualify for primary ballots, but they’re up against some of the nation’s strictest ballot access rules. “Why is it that way? My view is that it’s intended to make it harder to get on the ballot.” www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Strict ballot access rules leave CT congressional candidates scrambling for signatures
As the candidates gather signatures, they’re already bracing for large numbers of them to be ruled invalid.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
“It’s been a lot of stalling,” said Brian Zahn, unit chair of the Connecticut News Guild. Via @theguardian.com: Local US newspaper workers allege Hearst is trying to ‘destroy unions’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
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Local US newspaper workers allege Hearst is trying to ‘destroy unions’
Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violation
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Have to admit I had my mind blown a bit by this piece from @pbump.com quantifying how much a billion dollars is. Great kicker, too. www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
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What Elon Musk’s fortune looks like … in millimeters.
Philip Bump uses Connecticut landmarks and visual comparisons to show just how vast billionaire wealth has become.
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Jacqueline Rabe Thomas @jrabethomas.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Connecticut college chancellor sent sexually explicit messages before resigning, records show www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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Connecticut college chancellor sent sexually explicit messages before resigning, records show
A complaint details two years of escalating misconduct by O. John Maduko, and earlier alarms raised with system leadership that drew no follow-up
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
DraftKings and FanDuel reported more than 200 instances of underage sports betting in Connecticut over a yearlong period, records show. The state's top gambling regulator says that represents "a minuscule percentage of what's actually occurring." www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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Children as young as 7 used sports betting accounts in Connecticut, records show
Kids as young as 7 or 8 years old were found to have accessed their parents' accounts.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Republican Erin Stewart suspends campaign for Connecticut governor amid report of misconduct www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Republican Erin Stewart suspends campaign for Connecticut governor amid report of misconduct
Stewart's decision comes shortly after the publication of a harsh new report.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
DraftKings and FanDuel reported more than 200 instances of underage sports betting in Connecticut over a yearlong period, records show. The state's top gambling regulator says that represents "a minuscule percentage of what's actually occurring." www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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Children as young as 7 used sports betting accounts in Connecticut, records show
Kids as young as 7 or 8 years old were found to have accessed their parents' accounts.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A tense Democratic convention Monday night ended in an upset in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District: Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, not 14-term incumbent U.S. Rep. John Larson, will be the party's endorsed candidate in a primary later this summer. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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Ex-Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin stuns Rep. John Larson, wins Dem endorsement in race for Congress
"We just saw a political earthquake in this convention," Bronin said in a brief acceptance speech.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Some drama here at the Democratic convention for CT’s 1st congressional district. No candidate received a majority on the first round of voting, though some towns are currently in the process of switching their counts. As it stands: Larson - 46% Bronin - 43% Gilchrest - 9% Fortune - 2%
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Good story from my colleagues Natasha and Paul about how the CT budget went from "a trainwreck for public education" to something school officials and advocates felt pretty good about. www.ctinsider.com/news/educati...
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Why Connecticut schools got more money after a passionate fight for funding
The budget includes $190 million in supplemental education grants for towns.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Some bills CT lawmakers passed this year: - Budget adjustments - Restrictions on immigration officers - New vaccine guidance - Homeschooling reforms - Absentee voting expansion - Ban on convertible pistols - Artificial intelligence regulation More: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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ICE, vaccines, homeschooling and more: What CT's legislature passed in 2026
Lawmakers also passed notable kills around voting, guns and artificial intelligence.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A controversial parole bill divided Connecticut Democrats before the legislation was revoked.
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Tears, testimony and tension: CT Lawmakers split on parole for young offenders
A controversial parole bill divided Connecticut Democrats before the legislation was revoked.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
One project that chronicled 48 hours of homelessness across the state earned top awards for public service and investigative reporting.
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Hearst CT Media's 48 hours of homelessness project among 62 SPJ award winners
One project that chronicled 48 hours of homelessness across the state earned top awards for public service and investigative reporting.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Gov. Lamont signed a bill regulating how local police departments can use license plate cameras. This follows a CT Insider investigation that showed Connecticut data was being searched as part of immigration investigations in other states. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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New CT law bars police sharing license plate data for immigration enforcement
The law follows a CT Insider investigation that found police departments were sharing data that allowed out-of-state agencies to access their data.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Congrats to @ginnymonk.bsky.social, Dave and everyone else at the Mirror! Awesome accomplishment.
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Alex Putterman @alexputterman.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
See which CT residents have spent the most in political contributions this election cycle www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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See which CT residents have spent the most in political contributions this election cycle
The list of top contributors includes names you may know and also some you probably don't.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
State officials say they erred in licensing a New Haven summer camp with known air quality issues.
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Connecticut wrongly licensed a summer camp that later shut down over safety issues, agency says
State officials say they erred in licensing a New Haven summer camp with known air quality issues.
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CT Insider @ctinsider.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The records show Lamont forwarding emails from his state email to his private email address and communicating with his staff there.
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Lamont used private email, phone for Connecticut state business, leaving gaps in public records
The records show Lamont forwarding emails from his state email to his private email address and communicating with his staff there.
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