Dan Haar: An embattled lender takes hope in hidden state documents – The Middletown Press

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07/16/19 – By Dan Haar, Editorial A formerly large mortgage lender in a battle with the state Department of Banking says it’s fighting to survive and is buoyed by an Read More …

Partnership for Connecticut: Block quest for secrecy – Waterbury Republican-American

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07/15/19 – Editorial Our July 10 editorial highlighted the flawed oversight of a joint effort by Connecticut government and Dalio Philanthropies, which is intended to improve public education in the Read More …

When it comes to body cam footage, some police come up short – Waterbury Republican-American

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07/15/19 – By Jonathan Shugarts WATERBURY — Citizens who seek videos from police body cameras, which state law identifies as public information, may find themselves trapped in a maze of Read More …

New Connecticut laws will increase government transparency – Connecticut Post

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07/14/19 – By Ken Dixon A new state law nestled deep in the $43 billion budget legislation will increase government accountability by allowing state watchdogs — and taxpayers — to Read More …

Governor Lamont, Make the Dalio Commission Transparent – Hartford Courant

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07/14/19 – Editorial Gov. Ned Lamont needs to restore a spirit of transparency to Connecticut government, and he can start by fixing the curious arrangement that allows the newly formed Read More …

Lembo urges Partnership for Connecticut to follow all disclosure, ethics rules – Connecticut Mirror

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07/12/19 – By Keith M. Phaneuf Connecticut’s chief fiscal watchdog is calling for officials overseeing the investment of hundreds of millions of taxpayer and philanthropic dollars in low-performing public schools Read More …

How Dalio donation is used should be open to scrutiny – Journal Inquirer

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07/11/19 – Editorial Connecticut has received a donation of $100 million from Barbara and Ray Dalio, Fairfield County owners of America’s largest hedge fund. (Read More)

Shelton High probe: Cops wanted charges filed against Smith, Skerritt – Shelton Herald

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07/11/19 – By Brian Gioiele SHELTON — Police sought to file charges earlier this year against Shelton High School Principal Beth Smith and Assistant Principal John Skerritt, alleging they responded Read More …

No heroes, only villains for Connecticut’s right to know – Journal Inquirer

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07/10/19 – By Chris Powell At its annual meeting the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information usually presents an award to a public official who has performed outstanding service to Read More …

Outrage warranted over Dalio gift agency’s secrecy – Waterbury Republican-American

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07/10/19 – From the Waterbury Republican-American In April, Gov. Ned Lamont and hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio announced Connecticut government and Dalio Philanthropies had initiated a partnership to improve public education Read More …