Alex Putterman
@alexputterman.bsky.social
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Alex Putterman
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· May 19
Two Connecticuts: How gaps between rich and poor define life in CT
Few places in the United States have inequality quite like Connecticut’s, where extreme wealth and extreme struggle coexist in startling proximity.
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This week we publish something I've worked on a long time: a five-part 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.
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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.
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Here's what to know about the major housing bill Connecticut is about to pass, including what is and isn't in it and what's different from the version Gov. Lamont vetoed earlier this year.
CT is about to pass a major housing bill. Here's what's in it — and what isn't
Key changes are designed to assuage concerns from town officials that the state was infringing on their "local control."
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November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Here's what to know about the major housing bill Connecticut is about to pass, including what is and isn't in it and what's different from the version Gov. Lamont vetoed earlier this year.
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amont announces compromise bill to promote housing in CT with bipartisan group of municipal leaders. More below.:
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Lamont announces compromise bill to promote housing in CT with bipartisan group of municipal leaders
The deal eliminates the controversial "fair share" mandates that prompted fierce suburban opposition earlier this year that led to Gov. Lamont's veto of the legislation.
www.ctpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
amont announces compromise bill to promote housing in CT with bipartisan group of municipal leaders. More below.:
www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
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Exclusive from CT Insider:
Days before vetoing a much-debated housing bill, Gov. Lamont had a top aide draft a statement indicating he planned to sign it, according to emails from his office.
More behind-the-scenes details about HB 5002 here:
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Days before vetoing a much-debated housing bill, Gov. Lamont had a top aide draft a statement indicating he planned to sign it, according to emails from his office.
More behind-the-scenes details about HB 5002 here:
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Emails show Lamont considered signing Connecticut housing bill days before vetoing it
Lamont instructed an aise to draft a statement announcing his support for the legislation before ultimately vetoing it.
www.ctinsider.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Exclusive from CT Insider:
Days before vetoing a much-debated housing bill, Gov. Lamont had a top aide draft a statement indicating he planned to sign it, according to emails from his office.
More behind-the-scenes details about HB 5002 here:
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Days before vetoing a much-debated housing bill, Gov. Lamont had a top aide draft a statement indicating he planned to sign it, according to emails from his office.
More behind-the-scenes details about HB 5002 here:
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
"Susan and I are ready to go," Lamont told reporters. "I didn't want you to have to ask me any longer."
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
Gov. Ned Lamont to file paperwork to run for third term in Connecticut: 'Ready to go'
Ned Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, first took office as Connecticut governor in 2019.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Susan and I are ready to go," Lamont told reporters. "I didn't want you to have to ask me any longer."
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
@kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.
Via @kendixonct.bsky.social:
CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
Lamont, with a smile, said "maybe" he'll announce next week on whether he will seek a third four-year term.
www.ctinsider.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Via @kendixonct.bsky.social:
CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal
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Highly, highly recommend this project from a team of us at @ctinsider.bsky.social, led by the incomparable @jrabethomas.bsky.social.
Over two days, reporters fanned across CT to tell the story of homelessness here.
I promise you will learn something.
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Over two days, reporters fanned across CT to tell the story of homelessness here.
I promise you will learn something.
www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
48 hours of homelessness in CT: The faces and stories of a growing crisis
With affordable housing hard to find in Connecticut, the number of people who are homeless — young and old, in cities and towns — is rising fast.
www.ctinsider.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Highly, highly recommend this project from a team of us at @ctinsider.bsky.social, led by the incomparable @jrabethomas.bsky.social.
Over two days, reporters fanned across CT to tell the story of homelessness here.
I promise you will learn something.
www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
Over two days, reporters fanned across CT to tell the story of homelessness here.
I promise you will learn something.
www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
Some takeaways from Election Day in Connecticut:
- Democrats won nearly all the major races, flipping more than two-dozen towns from red to blue
- The nine largest towns/cities, as well as 18 of the 20 largest, are now run by Democrats
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
- Democrats won nearly all the major races, flipping more than two-dozen towns from red to blue
- The nine largest towns/cities, as well as 18 of the 20 largest, are now run by Democrats
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
What to know about 2025 CT election: Democratic wins, tabulator issues and more
All nine of the state's largest communities will now be run by Democrats.
www.ctinsider.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Some takeaways from Election Day in Connecticut:
- Democrats won nearly all the major races, flipping more than two-dozen towns from red to blue
- The nine largest towns/cities, as well as 18 of the 20 largest, are now run by Democrats
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
- Democrats won nearly all the major races, flipping more than two-dozen towns from red to blue
- The nine largest towns/cities, as well as 18 of the 20 largest, are now run by Democrats
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
Reposted by Alex Putterman
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
Follow along with Connecticut election results on @ctinsider.bsky.social! So far:
- Democrats are claiming a bunch of key wins, including in New Britain, Danbury, Ansonia and more
- Small glitches with voting machines, SOTS says, but nothing major
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
- Democrats are claiming a bunch of key wins, including in New Britain, Danbury, Ansonia and more
- Small glitches with voting machines, SOTS says, but nothing major
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
CT Election Day live updates: Democrats claim several early wins in Connecticut
More than 192,271 votes were cast in early voting around Connecticut and hundreds of thousands more were expected Tuesday.
www.ctinsider.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Follow along with Connecticut election results on @ctinsider.bsky.social! So far:
- Democrats are claiming a bunch of key wins, including in New Britain, Danbury, Ansonia and more
- Small glitches with voting machines, SOTS says, but nothing major
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
- Democrats are claiming a bunch of key wins, including in New Britain, Danbury, Ansonia and more
- Small glitches with voting machines, SOTS says, but nothing major
www.ctinsider.com/election/art...
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One of the coolest games of the most exciting series of one of the most fun seasons in forever. The best. So good.
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM
One of the coolest games of the most exciting series of one of the most fun seasons in forever. The best. So good.
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One of the coolest games of the most exciting series of one of the most fun seasons in forever. The best. So good.
November 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
One of the coolest games of the most exciting series of one of the most fun seasons in forever. The best. So good.
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This has been the best damn World Series. Damn
November 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This has been the best damn World Series. Damn
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Baseball is so good
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Baseball is so good
Baseball is so good
November 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Baseball is so good
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Plus, what to know if you need food.
How to help Connecticut residents who are about to lose SNAP benefits
Plus, what to know if you need food.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Plus, what to know if you need food.
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I spoke with a bunch of Indivisible leaders in Connecticut this week about their growing efforts not only in opposing Trump but also in influencing state politics.
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
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“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
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From living rooms to the Capitol: How Indivisible’s grassroots revival Is shaping CT politics
Indivisible chapters in Connecticut have taken on not only Donald Trump but also Gov. Ned Lamont.
www.ctinsider.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I spoke with a bunch of Indivisible leaders in Connecticut this week about their growing efforts not only in opposing Trump but also in influencing state politics.
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
I spoke with a bunch of Indivisible leaders in Connecticut this week about their growing efforts not only in opposing Trump but also in influencing state politics.
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
From living rooms to the Capitol: How Indivisible’s grassroots revival Is shaping CT politics
Indivisible chapters in Connecticut have taken on not only Donald Trump but also Gov. Ned Lamont.
www.ctinsider.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I spoke with a bunch of Indivisible leaders in Connecticut this week about their growing efforts not only in opposing Trump but also in influencing state politics.
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
“The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.”
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
CT Dems not backing down amid shutdown: 'People are going to get killed if we pass that budget'
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CT Dems not backing down amid shutdown: 'People are going to get killed if we pass that budget'
Democrats want to negotiate to reverse health care cuts imposed by Republicans.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
CT Dems not backing down amid shutdown: 'People are going to get killed if we pass that budget'
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State Capital, Hartford, CT
October 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
State Capital, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Capitol Police tell my colleague @racheliacovone.bsky.social they estimate today's Hartford No Kings rally size at 12,000 people. They estimated the No Kings rally in June at 7,000.
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Connecticut State Capitol Police tell my colleague @racheliacovone.bsky.social they estimate today's Hartford No Kings rally size at 12,000 people. They estimated the No Kings rally in June at 7,000.
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"Senator McCrory called (ed department's budget chief) and would like the full $2 million released now"
At least $250k of that went to a woman who federal investigators are looking into whether the senator is in a personal relationship with
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At least $250k of that went to a woman who federal investigators are looking into whether the senator is in a personal relationship with
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Connecticut state senator pressed state officials to steer money to associate
State Sen. Doug McCrory pushed for millions for a Hartford nonprofit. As much as $800,000 went to his associate's organization, records show.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"Senator McCrory called (ed department's budget chief) and would like the full $2 million released now"
At least $250k of that went to a woman who federal investigators are looking into whether the senator is in a personal relationship with
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
At least $250k of that went to a woman who federal investigators are looking into whether the senator is in a personal relationship with
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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State Sen. Doug McCrory pushed for millions for a Hartford nonprofit. As much as $800,000 went to his associate's organization, records show.
Connecticut state senator pressed state officials to steer money to associate
State Sen. Doug McCrory pushed for millions for a Hartford nonprofit. As much as $800,000 went to his associate's organization, records show.
bit.ly
October 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
State Sen. Doug McCrory pushed for millions for a Hartford nonprofit. As much as $800,000 went to his associate's organization, records show.
CT leaders and institutions have taken varied approaches to the Trump administration.
Some have aggressively pushed back, a few have capitulated and others, including the governor, have often landed in the middle.
Perspective here from Lamont, Tong and others.
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Some have aggressively pushed back, a few have capitulated and others, including the governor, have often landed in the middle.
Perspective here from Lamont, Tong and others.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
To fight or play nice? CT officials, institutions take different approaches to Trump
Some Connecticut leaders have vocally pushed back against Trump. Others have acceded to his wishes.
www.ctinsider.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
CT leaders and institutions have taken varied approaches to the Trump administration.
Some have aggressively pushed back, a few have capitulated and others, including the governor, have often landed in the middle.
Perspective here from Lamont, Tong and others.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Some have aggressively pushed back, a few have capitulated and others, including the governor, have often landed in the middle.
Perspective here from Lamont, Tong and others.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...