now: @CTMirror journalism fundraiser [email protected] then: @Hearst investigative journalist / @QuinnipiacU / my dog is the reason I get up in the morning
If you're trying to read @CNN's story about Aleysha Ortiz, a Connecticut high school graduate who was never taught to read or write, the story was originally reported by CT Mirror Education Reporter @JessikaHarkay.
You can read it below (no paywall!)
https://t.co/QgUnzxcm1L
Today, the CT House passed sweeping legislation overhauling aspects of the elder care sector highlighted in our investigation, "CT's elder care reckoning." That includes better oversight of home care industry, launch of presumptive eligibility program.
https://t.co/OUe4hhYSB2
It took weeks of negotiating over a FOIA with DSS to get the records that were needed to report this story.
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CT Mirror is launching a housing newsletter!
I'll be talking all things housing + land use policy: what's in the news, some fun reads on housing and urban planning, PLUS talking to CT residents about what you love about the place you live!
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The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon 😆 Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film in theaters in North America! Tickets are on sale now at https://t.co/lLl7WR4BTr. Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged 🫶 1, 2, 3 LGB!!!! (iykyk)
The @CTMirror, a nonprofit news organization known for in-depth and investigative journalism across the state, is looking for an AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT intern for fall. (It’s PAID!)
Reach out to alum [email protected] or Ginny Monk [email protected].
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Lots of what we highlighted in our series about Aging in Connecticut gets addressed in this bill, particularly oversight of home companion agencies the "Wild West" of eldery care. https://t.co/6ED3jQw9Gf