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...
Really liked this story from @ctinsider.bsky.social's Jordan Fenster on roundabouts in CT, which answered every question I had and many that I didn't
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Get ready for more roundabouts. Connecticut could build 100 in the next decade
Modern roundabouts are different than older style traffic circles, and are significantly safer than signal intersections, experts say.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Really liked this story from @ctinsider.bsky.social's Jordan Fenster on roundabouts in CT, which answered every question I had and many that I didn't
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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How much do UConn's men's basketball players get paid?
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
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A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
How much does UConn pay its men's basketball team? Explaining the new era of big money
UConn is believed to be among the top spenders on men's and women's basketball.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How much do UConn's men's basketball players get paid?
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
How much do UConn's men's basketball players get paid?
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
How much does UConn pay its men's basketball team? Explaining the new era of big money
UConn is believed to be among the top spenders on men's and women's basketball.
www.ctinsider.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How much do UConn's men's basketball players get paid?
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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NEW: I spent a week in Connecticut’s only immigration court, where thousands of people each year learn if they can stay in the United States.
The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator.
My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator.
My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
A week inside the opaque court where CT immigrants learn their fate
The courtroom often resembles an assembly line, with many cases taking less than five minutes.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NEW: I spent a week in Connecticut’s only immigration court, where thousands of people each year learn if they can stay in the United States.
The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator.
My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator.
My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social —
www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
Reposted by Alex Putterman
Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol
The protesters wore T-shirts that said "Stop Gas Expansion Divest in Renewables"
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November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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@ctinsider.bsky.social @jrabethomas.bsky.social asked unhoused poeple to share what life is like & what would help them the most
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
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These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@ctinsider.bsky.social @jrabethomas.bsky.social asked unhoused poeple to share what life is like & what would help them the most
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
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"Connecticut is still perceived as a really great place to live," DataHaven Executive Director Mark Abraham said.
Connecticut residents trust local and state governments — but not the federal one, survey finds
"Connecticut is still perceived as a really great place to live," DataHaven Executive Director Mark Abraham said.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Connecticut is still perceived as a really great place to live," DataHaven Executive Director Mark Abraham said.
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The state has set aside $500 million, but opinions differ on how to spend it.
Connecticut’s setting aside $500 million. Here's how it might be used
The state has set aside $500 million, but opinions differ on how to spend it.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The state has set aside $500 million, but opinions differ on how to spend it.
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CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund
"I was sort of shocked by that housing debate," Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday about the House session Wednesday.
www.ctpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund www.ctpost.com/politics/art...
"It’s like a dream what we’re going through. We don’t even believe it."
"People panic."
"Life is hard for me right now."
"I’m struggling, and I’m going to keep struggling until the day I die."
Scenes from four CT food pantries this week.
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"People panic."
"Life is hard for me right now."
"I’m struggling, and I’m going to keep struggling until the day I die."
Scenes from four CT food pantries this week.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
At CT food pantries, residents look for help amid the SNAP benefits confusion: 'People are in need'
Uncertainty around SNAP benefits has created a surge in demand at food pantries.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"It’s like a dream what we’re going through. We don’t even believe it."
"People panic."
"Life is hard for me right now."
"I’m struggling, and I’m going to keep struggling until the day I die."
Scenes from four CT food pantries this week.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
"People panic."
"Life is hard for me right now."
"I’m struggling, and I’m going to keep struggling until the day I die."
Scenes from four CT food pantries this week.
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
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."
www.ctinsider.com
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
www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...
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