Category: Connecticut

Pennsylvania’s Participation in Greenhouse Gas Initiative Advances to Legislature

The battle over whether Pennsylvania will join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has intensified as the plan cleared a pivotal hurdle on Wednesday, gaining approval by the state Independent Regulatory Review Commission. “Climate change is one of the most critical issues we face, and I have made it a priority to address ways to…


New Jersey, NYC to Require COVID-19 Jab for Teachers, State Workers

New Jersey’s governor and the New York City mayor announced on Monday that they will be requiring all school employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine following the FDA’s approval of the drug. New Jersey will allow those who do not want to take the vaccine the option of COVID-19 testing as an alternative. New Jersey…


Connecticut Allows Patients, Their Doctors, and Local Health Officials to Access COVID-19 Vaccination Records

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order that allows patients and their doctors to access patients’ own COVID-19 vaccination digital records stored in the state information system. The order also permits local health officials and school nurses to access the vaccination status of people in their communities. Gov. Lamont announced on Thursday that patients…


University in Connecticut to Fine, Block Internet Access to Unvaccinated Students

Students at Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University will be fined up to $2,275 and lose internet access if they fail to comply with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policies. Quinnipiac University, a private liberal arts college in New Haven County, announced the new penalties on Monday in an email sent to some 600 students who have not yet…


New Connecticut Law Voids Old Deed Covenants Containing Racist Language

The Connecticut legislature enacted a new bill that will prohibit restrictive deed covenants based on race and allow property owners to remove such racist language from their property records, Connecticut House Democrats announced on Tuesday. The new bipartisan measure, co-sponsored by 20 Democrat and 19 Republican lawmakers, was  unanimously passed by both chambers of the…


Lawyers for Connecticut Man Accused of Murder Banned From Discussing Case for 40 Years

FARMINGTON, Conn.—The lawyers for Fotis Dulos, the Connecticut man accused of murder after his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos disappeared, will be banned from discussing the case for 40 years, according to probate court settlements. They must also return more than half the $250,000 retainer Dulos gave them shortly before his death. Probate Judge Evelyn Daly…


Fotis Dulos Lawyers Banned From Discussing Case for 40 Years

FARMINGTON, Conn.—The lawyers for Fotis Dulos, the Connecticut man accused of murder after his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos disappeared, will be banned from discussing the case for 40 years, according to probate court settlements. They must also return more than half the $250,000 retainer Dulos gave them shortly before his death. Probate Judge Evelyn Daly…


Shen Yun Changes Hearts and Minds: ‘I Feel Like I’m Responsible Now to Continue What They Gave Us’

STAMFORD, Conn.—Diego and Adel Mansilla had been waiting to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for nearly three years, but it was well worth the wait. “You can feel a connection from me to the dancers and the situation they’re trying to portray. I feel wonderful. It’s an incredible experience,” said Diego, a professor at the…


Stamford Audience Members Rave About Shen Yun’s Refined Artistry

STAMFORD, Conn.—Richard Birrer, a physician, used to work in Pennsylvania, and outside his office was a big billboard advertising Shen Yun Performing Arts. It was so beautiful that Richard was attracted to see its performances. He bought tickets for the next time the New York-based classical Chinese dance company came around. That was two and…


Stamford Theatergoers Root for Deeper Mission Behind Shen Yun’s Beauty

STAMFORD, Conn.—The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut was buzzing with energy and activity on June 26, with two performances of Shen Yun Performing Arts that kicked off the renowned dance company’s 2021 world tour. Audience members were thrilled to be able to attend large social gatherings once again following pandemic-related postponements, some even making three-hour…