CITY POLITICS
YASH ROY & CHARLOTTE HUGHES
Here’s what you need to know about the Board of Alders, New Haven’s legislative council

New Haven’s 30 Alders pass its budget, writes its laws, and holds city officials to account.

September 20, 2022

YASH ROY
New Haven pumps $200 million into plans for floods, climate change

A pipe, a wall and a drain. That’s how the city of New Haven plans to fight rising sea levels. “While this might not sound […]

September 19, 2022

MEGAN VAZ
New Haven recognizes tenants’ right to unionize and collectively bargain

Years in the making and championed by activists, Mayor Justin Elicker signed an ordinance that formally recognizes tenants’ right to unionize and organize around grievances on Tuesday.

September 14, 2022

YASH ROY
State leaders tout economic growth, acknowledge more is needed

State government, academic and business leaders celebrate five years of economic growth in CT.

September 14, 2022

HANNAH QU
New Haven sees debate over cannabis dispensary zoning

The City of New Haven Adult-Use Cannabis Zoning Ordinance prohibits Cannabis establishments of any kind in all residential zones.

September 9, 2022

SADIE BOGRAD
New Haven gets rolling on pedestrian, cycling and transit infrastructure

The citywide active transportation plan, which was approved by the Board of Alders on Tuesday, will support future developments and grant applications.

September 7, 2022

CHARLOTTE HUGHES
New Haven to create climate office funded by Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act, recently signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden, may bring a new climate office, tax credits and rebates to take on climate change.

September 6, 2022

SYLVAN LEBRUN
New Haven candidate triumphs in Democratic primary for state treasurer

August’s statewide Democratic primaries were unusually dominated by candidates from New Haven, with one of them securing the nomination for treasurer.

September 2, 2022

SADIE BOGRAD & SYLVAN LEBRUN
Many New Haveners to see property tax increases after revaluation

In his budget for the fiscal year 2022-23, the mayor is proposing a five year phase-in for the tax increase — however, some are still concerned about the impact it will have on homeowners and renters.

April 29, 2022

SADIE BOGRAD
Two New Haveners join race for state treasurer

Karen DuBois-Walton and Erick Russell say they’re ready to manage Connecticut’s finances.

April 22, 2022

YASH ROY
CT expands abortion access, creates legal shield against anti-abortion lawsuits that could target Yale students

State House clears abortion rights expansion bill which Lamont vows to sign pending Senate passage.

April 21, 2022