@AlexPutterman

@alexputterman on b l u e s k y. Statewide reporter @insider_ct, proud member of @CTnewsguild. Formerly @hartfordcourant. [email protected]

Joined June 2009
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Tax breaks, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, more immigration enforcement. How Trump’s spending bill will affect Connecticut ctinsider.com/connecticut/ar…

How Trump's spending and immigration bill will affect CT: Medicaid, SNAP, tax cuts and more

The bill includes tax cuts, immigration enforcement and cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.

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Connecticut is getting worse in several key measures of child well-being. ctinsider.com/connecticut/ar…

CT ranks in the top 10 states for child well-being. But there's a catch

Connecticut is getting worse in several key measures of child well-being.

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"We are outraged and appalled by what this administration is doing," one protestor said. "Our message to ICE is clear: leave our city." nhregister.com/news/article/…

Protesters in New Haven condemn Trump administration, recent ICE arrests: 'Enough is enough'

“We are outraged and appalled by what this administration is doing,” one protester said. “Our message to ICE is clear: leave our city.”

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Lamont says he’s “seriously considering” about running for a third term. #ctpolitics
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Connecticut lawmakers gave final passage to a major climate bill, giving environmental advocates a significant victory. ctinsider.com/politics/artic…

Emissions targets to change in Connecticut under significant climate bill

The bill represents Connecticut's most significant climate legislation in several years.

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A new budget deal would allocate new funding for child care, special education and Medicaid, while setting aside additional money to prepare for federal cuts. ctinsider.com/politics/artic…

What's in Connecticut's new budget? Raises, fluoride, Medicaid and more

A deal between Lamont and legislators includes funding for child care, special education and more.

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A bank with 5 branches in Connecticut now holds the naming rights to the former XL Center. ctinsider.com/news/article/h…

Dan Haar: Former XL Center in Hartford now called PeoplesBank Arena, a huge move for a growing bank

The building was called the XL Center for 17 years under a 2007 agreement.

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It's been said Connecticut spends more per pupil than any other state. Not only is that not true, there are some tough truths on how the average skews as high as it does. Good reporting here from @nasokoloff and @AlexPutterman ctinsider.com/news/education…

Gov. Lamont says CT spends more on education than any state. The reality is more complicated

The way Connecticut funds its schools leads to sharp disparities from one district to the next.

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Dan Brechlin@danbrechlin25 May 2025
Great work in the 🧵 by the team!
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This week we publish something I've worked on a long time: a series on inequality in Connecticut. CT is known for wealth, but anyone living here knows that's only half the story. Today's part explains what makes our state the nation's inequality capital. ctinsider.com/news/article/c…

Two Connecticuts: How gaps between rich and poor define life in CT

In Connecticut, some of the wealthiest and poorest people anywhere can live only minutes apart.

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CT Dems introduce sweeping housing bill with major zoning reforms, delay vote due to GOP filibuster trib.al/nSkdiq8

CT Dems introduce sweeping housing bill with major zoning reforms, delay vote due to GOP filibuster

The proposed bill would incentivize towns to zone for more affordable housing.

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We recently held a union election at Hearst Connecticut Media, and we learned minutes ago that… WE WON!!! By an overwhelming vote of 68-17, our members voted to unionize as part of @newsguild. It’s a great day for journalism in CT! 🐳🐳🐳
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CT educators arrested outside governor's office while protesting for more school funding trib.al/YIgvzIw

CT educators arrested outside governor's office while protesting for more school funding

Educators and advocates pushed the governor to commit to more money for education.

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The face of homelessness continues to change in CT w/formerly stable residents simply unable to afford rent "The line between being housed and unhoused has gotten razor thin," Lucy Freeman of @InspiricaCT tells @AlexPutterman @insider_ct ctinsider.com/news/article/c…

Homelessness surges in wealthy CT: 'I'm surrounded by millionaires, and next door this is happening'

Connecticut's homelessness crisis is unfolding minutes away from some of its greatest wealth.

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Connecticut is one of the nation's richest states, yet is seeing a surge in homelessness. That includes Fairfield County, where one packed shelter sits only a couple miles from the state's wealthiest zip codes. Part 2 of our series on inequality in CT. ctinsider.com/news/article/c…

Homelessness surges in wealthy CT: 'I'm surrounded by millionaires, and next door this is happening'

Connecticut's homelessness crisis is unfolding minutes away from some of its greatest wealth.

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Homelessness surges in wealthy CT - "I'm surrounded by millionaires, and next door this is happening." Article below.: ctpost.com/news/article/ct-f…

Homelessness surges in wealthy CT: 'I'm surrounded by millionaires, and next door this is happening'

Connecticut's homelessness crisis is unfolding minutes away from some of its greatest wealth.

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On Thursday, the NLRB will count our ballots, and we’ll officially be a union. Here’s why some of our members are proud to have voted yes. 🐳🐳🐳
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This week we publish something I've worked on a long time: a series on inequality in Connecticut. CT is known for wealth, but anyone living here knows that's only half the story. Today's part explains what makes our state the nation's inequality capital. ctinsider.com/news/article/c…

Two Connecticuts: How gaps between rich and poor define life in CT

In Connecticut, some of the wealthiest and poorest people anywhere can live only minutes apart.

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CT Insider@insider_ct18 May 2025
Is 'just cause' eviction bill dead? Key housing proposals in limbo as CT legislative session closes trib.al/qcx63hY

Is 'just cause' eviction bill dead? Key housing proposals in limbo as CT legislative session closes

Is this finally the year for major zoning reform legislation in Connecticut?

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Super stoked to share a byline with @AlexPutterman The two of us take a look at what's going on with the Connecticut Sun, its ownership and more ⬇️ ctinsider.com/sports/article…

'You have to have major investment': Why CT's only major league sports team could be on the way out

If the Connecticut Sun is put up for sale, experts say, it will likely attract out-of-state bidders who might look to relocate it to a larger city.

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What's happening with the Connecticut Sun? @maggie_vanoni and @AlexPutterman have the most comprehensive story out there ctinsider.com/sports/article…

'You have to have major investment': Why CT's only major league sports team could be on the way out

If the Connecticut Sun is put up for sale, experts say, it will likely attract out-of-state bidders who might look to relocate it to a larger city.

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