Connecticut's School System is So Bad, a Judge Has Declared the Whole Thing Unconstitutional

The judge ordered Connecticut officials to have plans ready for a top-to-bottom overhaul of the state’s education system within the next six months.

How an Interstate Deal With Massachusetts Is Helping Keep Connecticut’s Data Safe

Connecticut’s CIO discussed the disaster recovery arrangement at an event in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

It’s Time for Regional Primaries

In a guest article, Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill explores how her colleagues around the country are now working together to develop a more harmonized, coherent nomination process after a plan for regional primaries didn’t take off years ago.

Verifying 'Connecticut-Grown' Produce’s Legitimacy; Kentucky’s Governor Grows a Beard

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Ride-hailing supplants taxis at Phoenix airport; a Richmond City Council candidate’s Facebook flub; and Cleveland eyes income tax increase.

Connecticut’s Job-Eliminating Budget; Statewide Rules for Uber, Lyft in Texas?

Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Seattle survives ‘Viadoom’ closures; Kansas City’s new streetcar line; and Oregon Supreme Court’s ruling on damage caps.

How Accessible Is Your State’s Spending Data?

A new study ranks states based on the online access they provide to the information.

More Pink Slips for Connecticut State Workers; Oregonians vs. California Transplants

Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Michigan’s governor shakes administration up post-Flint; Wyoming’s data trespass laws still under fire; and federal corruption attorney sets sights on New York’s executives

Why Some Governors Are Annoyed By Federal Land-Use Policies

“Rather than shutting coal down,” Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead said, “let’s find solutions to make it better.”

Connecticut’s GE Loss is Boston’s ‘Powerball’ Gain

The Fortune 500 leader had threatened to leave the Nutmeg State. Now we know where the company will end up.

New Report Rates States’ Finances and Competitiveness

Working with former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker, a new PwC assessment examines the fiscal health and “competitive posture” of the U.S. state governments. And Illinois and Connecticut don’t fare well.

Convicted Felon Back in City Hall; Delaware Residents vs. Smelly Vultures

Also: Florida’s untested rape kits and high levels of neurotoxins in California crabs.

Washington Still Funding Charter Schools for Now; Sun Pharma Wants No Part of Arkansas Executions

Also: Jersey City transgender employees win expanded benefits and damning data on racial profiling piles up in Connecticut.

As Connecticut Bans Capital Punishment, Arkansas Prepares to Resume Executions

Also: Battles over Ohio’s marijuana ballot initiatives and more wildfires in California.

In 3 States, an Overwhelming Response to New Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

In California, Colorado and Connecticut, more than 500,000 licenses have been issued to applicants with no proof of U.S. residency. “This issue is dynamic and gaining traction,” says one expert.

Connecticut Budget Plan Sparks Big Rebuke From Major Employers

As Hartford looks to tax increases to fix the state’s messy finances, companies like General Electric threaten to bolt.

Budget Simulator Puts Citizens in Control of Government’s ‘Fiscal Spigot’

The latest interactive infographic for state and local governments has won over cities in financial trouble or improving transparency.

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