Christine Stuart, of CTNewsJunkie.com, gives details about the CT Legislative session, including updates on the budget and other highlights from 2008-09.

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The latest blow to the museum field comes from the rejection of the We’re Making Connecticut History Interdistrict Grant program with the Connecticut Historical Society.  Funding provided by the State Department of Education, this program pairs Hartford 4^th and 5^th grade urban students with suburban 4^th and 5^th grade classrooms from all over Connecticut.  This study of Connecticut history partnered with students from diverse backgrounds helps to reduce racial and economic isolation and helps to build important relationships between urban/suburban children.  Read the full story

Dr. Douglas Hall discusses the timely new report “Who Pays? The Unfairness of Connecticut’s State and Local Tax System”

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A discussion about how Governor Rell’s proposed budget could affect mental health and addiction services in the state, featuring Dr. John Mehm of the CT Psychological Association.

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What the Hartford Courant calls “significant changes” in the Connecticut Department of Corrections budget pales in comparison to the money the state could save by reforming its drug laws.   Read the full story