Alex Putterman
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Reporter for CT Insider, Hearst Connecticut Media. Proud Connecticut News Guild member. alex.putterman@hearstmediact.com
With the WNBA leaving, Connecticut is back to having no top-level sports franchises. Could the state attract another major-league team in the future? Economists and other experts offer the case for and the case against. www.ctinsider.com/sports/artic...
The Connecticut Sun are leaving. Can Connecticut still compete for a major-league team?
Economists and other experts won't rule out another top-level team in Connecticut's future.
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We asked Connecticut's two candidates for governor their stances on: - Taxing and spending - Immigration enforcement - Housing - Electric rates - Healthcare - Education - License plate cameras - AI data centers See where they stand: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Where Lamont and Fazio stand on the issues ahead of Connecticut's election
Lamont and Fazio offered their thoughts on license plate readers, speed cameras, immigration, healthcare and more.
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“More people have died as a result of the illnesses related to 9/11 than died from the attacks themselves,” a doctor said.
‘9/11 didn’t end on 9/11’: Connecticut survivors face cancer, illness and long waits for care
“More people have died as a result of the illnesses related to 9/11 than died from the attacks themselves,” a doctor said.
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About 570,000 households in Connecticut were financially unstable in 2024, the report said.
Nearly 40% of Connecticut households can't afford essentials, report says
About 570,000 households in Connecticut were financially unstable in 2024, the report said.
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There appears to be increased ICE activity in Connecticut this week. @joshuaeaton.bsky.social has strong coverage. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Videos show apparent ICE arrests in Danbury and Stamford
One woman told CT Insider she had not spoken with her husband since he was handcuffed and taken away Monday.
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Tough night for Connecticut incumbents and a solid one for progressives... with one major exception. Takeaways here: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Five key takeaways from Connecticut's 2026 primaries: Progressives, incumbents and more
In four of the five Republican primaries in Connecticut on Tuesday, the candidate endorsed by the party prevailed.
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HARTFORD — For the first time in nearly three decades, Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District has a new Democratic nominee. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Bronin knocks off incumbent Larson, wins Dem nomination for Congress in CT's 1st District
The former Hartford mayor knocked off a 14-term incumbent in the primary and appears headed to Congress.
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CT Gov. Ned Lamont holds on in Democratic primary with win over a challenge from state Rep. Josh Elliott, AP calls.
Gov. Ned Lamont wins Connecticut's Democratic primary, according to AP
CT Gov. Ned Lamont holds on in Democratic primary with win over a challenge from state Rep. Josh Elliott, AP calls.
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Polls are closed in Connecticut! Track election results all night on @ctinsider.bsky.social www.ctinsider.com/projects/202...
See who's winning and losing in the 2026 Connecticut primary election
Follow live results from Connecticut’s 2026 primary election, including races for governor, Congress, the state legislature and more.
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The Democratic primary for governor is only the start of what to pay attention to Tuesday.
Close races and controversy: 6 stories to watch for in CT's Aug. 11 primary
The Democratic primary for governor is only the start of what to pay attention to Tuesday.
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Why CT voters are seeing so much political advertising before this year's primary www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Why CT voters are seeing so much political advertising before this year's primary
Candidates for governor and Congress in Connecticut have advertised aggressively in recent weeks, leading up to the primary.
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Two Connecticut lawmakers call for towns to pause all new Flock cameras as backlash grows. More below.: www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...
Two Connecticut lawmakers call for towns to pause all new Flock cameras as backlash grows
"Despite our very strong law, these things continue to go up like dandelions in the spring," one lawmaker told CT Insider.
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Where Lamont and Elliott stand on the issues ahead of Connecticut's Democratic primary www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Where Lamont and Elliott stand on the issues ahead of Connecticut's Democratic primary
The two Democrats have found plenty to disagree about, including housing, energy, taxes and healthcare.
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Oh, you thought there was no way to integrate my love of baseball history into my job covering Connecticut government? Meet Morgan Bulkeley, a former CT governor and senator and (highly questionable) member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. www.ctinsider.com/sports/artic...
How a Connecticut governor became an accidental Baseball Hall of Fame inductee
Historians have questioned whether his induction was a mistake.
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Oh, you thought there was no way to integrate my love of baseball history into my job covering Connecticut government? Meet Morgan Bulkeley, a former CT governor and senator and (highly questionable) member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. www.ctinsider.com/sports/artic...
How a Connecticut governor became an accidental Baseball Hall of Fame inductee
Historians have questioned whether his induction was a mistake.
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We asked all four Democratic candidates in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District primary their positions on health care, immigration, taxation, foreign policy and more. Find out what they said: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
See where CT 1st District Democratic candidates stand on taxes, immigration, foreign policy and more
CT Insider asked all four candidates their positions on a range of issues ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
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Eventually she began to beg her mom to stay, panicking through tears — "Don't go. Don't go," — and asking the same question in a loop: “When? When? When?” “Soon. Soon,” her mom told Camila, hoping it was true. Stunning reporting from @joshuaeaton.bsky.social and @jrabethomas.bsky.social.
Joshua Eaton@joshuaeaton.bsky.social · 2mo agoNEW: A 5-year-old girl spent months in federal immigration custody here in Connecticut while her family waited for her release. Her case isn’t unique, experts and court records show. My latest w/ @jrabethomas.bsky.social at @ctinsider.bsky.social — www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Democratic socialists have had increasing electoral success in New York and elsewhere. Now @ctdsa.org is trying to do the same in Connecticut. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Democratic socialists pursue bigger role in CT politics after Mamdani and success in New York
CT DSA said it's seen an uptick in membership following Zohran Mamdani's wins in New York City.
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Seyo Cecunjanin owns the West Hartford restaurant Portobello, along with another local business.
Son calls for ICE to release West Hartford restaurant owner detained in Dunkin' parking lot
Seyo Cecunjanin owns the West Hartford restaurant Portobello, along with another local business.
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Is it fair that unaffiliated voters can't participate in Connecticut primaries? Both Democratic and Republican party leaders say it is. Others sharply disagree www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Why more than 1 million Connecticut voters can't vote in August primaries
Connecticut has closed primaries, meaning only registered Democrats can vote in Democratic primaries and only Republicans can vote in Republican primaries.
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Connecticut News Guild@ctnewsguild.bsky.social · 4mo agoIf it seems to you like there are fewer journalists covering Connecticut, you’re right. This week, those ranks grew thinner: Hearst CT unjustly fired a highly experienced reporter who was respected by his peers, sources and readers.
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If it seems to you like there are fewer journalists covering Connecticut, you’re right. This week, those ranks grew thinner: Hearst CT unjustly fired a highly experienced reporter who was respected by his peers, sources and readers.
We had our first bargaining session on Zoom on June 1, with the support of dozens of unionized Hearst Newspapers colleagues from the @albanyguild.bsky.social the Austin News Guild, @dallasnewsguild.bsky.social and the S.F. Chronicle Guild. Here's (some of) what the bargaining committee said:
Campaign finance has been a point of discussion in the congressional race between John Larson and Luke Bronin. We looked more deeply at how both candidates raise big money. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Both John Larson and Luke Bronin criticize big money in elections — while benefiting from it
Larson and Bronin both say the other is bought and paid for. Here are the facts about their campaigns.
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Breaking- 'Don't you think I'm due this?': Erin Stewart pushed for $205K exit payout, report shows www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
'Don't you think I'm due this?': Erin Stewart pushed for $205K exit payout, report shows
In a December 2020 email exchange with a city attorney who informed her of the 20-year requirement for a pension, Stewart responded "Ughhhhhhh thankslol."
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In many Connecticut towns, residents can go to the beach free or for small fees, while nonresidents are charged many times more. Residents, and some lawmakers, would like to see that change. Towns, though, generally aren't budging. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Connecticut beach towns charge nonresidents far more to park
Residents of some towns get season passes to the beach for free, while nonresidents pay hundreds of dollars.
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A panel of Connecticut Democratic Central Committee members acknowledged “legitimate procedural flaws” but is not requiring a new convention.
CT Democrats deny Rosa DeLauro's challenger a new convention after ballot dispute
A panel of Connecticut Democratic Central Committee members acknowledged “legitimate procedural flaws” but is not requiring a new convention.
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Today, we meet Hearst at the bargaining table to begin negotiating our first contract. Across our unit, many of us already shared some of our top priorities, creating a mosaic of better working conditions.
Want to support Hearst CT journalists in our negotiations for a fair contract? Post messages of solidarity on Monday and repost our updates here, on Instagram and X (@ctnewsguild). The more people who know about our fight to make CT a better place for journalists, the better!