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Connecticut Sun make first WNBA free agency moves, but future remains uncertain
The Connecticut Sun have officially cored 11-year veteran Alyssa Thomas, per the WNBA transactions page. That means that the 5-time All-Star will be offered a one-year contract at the WNBA’s highest possible salary ($249,244) — and that she’s unable to negotiate with other teams as a free agent this offseason. In the past, however, WNBA
Connecticut bans utilities from billing customers for lobbying efforts
Last week, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a law to prohibit the state’s investor-owned utilities from charging customers for lobbying expenses and other efforts to sway political outcomes. The new law marks the third comprehensive effort by a state to prevent utilities from using consumers’ monthly bills to fund political efforts, following a similar law
Connecticut Children’s Care Network adds telehealth breastfeeding support
As part of a new collaboration with the Connecticut Children's Care Network, Nest Collaborative will provide unlimited same-day telehealth appointments with certified lactation consultants for parents in need of prenatal and perinatal breastfeeding support. The virtual care services will be delivered without copays, out-of-pocket costs or deductibles for families with active insurance or Medicaid coverage.
Connecticut Mayor Suspends Two Detectives Assigned To The Case Of Lauren Smith-Fields’ Death
As the death of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields continues to gain traction on social media, the world continues to demand justice as they seek for the person responsible for her death to be arrested. Connecticut public officials are listening and taking action with law enforcement, who they feel mishandled her and another deceased Black woman’s case.…