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Dan Katz

Dan began his career in public radio at WUFT-FM in Gainesville while attending the University of Florida. As host and producer of the Front Page Edition of All Things Considered, he interviewed several key political figures as well as some controversial personalities. He has been recognized by the Florida Associated Press and the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists for his feature reporting.

State Supreme Court Says Connecticut's Education Funding Is Constitutional

By • Jan 18, 2018

Connecticut's Supreme Court has rejected a claim that the state's educational funding formula is unconstitutional. 

Glitch In GOP Tax Bill Creates Uncertain Future For Newman’s Own

By • Jan 2, 2018

A glitch in the Republican tax overhaul has created an uncertain future for Newman’s Own Foundation and the food company it operates.

Stamford Mother Defies Deportation Order, Supporters Rally In Her Defense

By • Nov 22, 2017

The city of Stamford, Connecticut, is rallying behind a mother of two who on Monday defied an order from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave the country.

Bill To Regulate Ride Sharing In Connecticut Moves To The Senate

By • May 15, 2017

A bill that would regulate ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft in Connecticut is headed to the State Senate. The House passed it on Thursday.

Connecticut Towns Push Back Against Unfunded Mandates

By • Apr 6, 2017

Cities and towns across Connecticut want to make it more difficult for the General Assembly to impose unfunded mandates on them.

Connecticut ACLU Wants Study On Policy Body Cameras

By • Feb 17, 2017

The ACLU of Connecticut wants a study on how police in cities and towns across the state are implementing the use of body cameras.

Executive Director David McGuire testified before Connecticut lawmakers this week about a bill that would ask for a study on how that money is being spent. He said that $10 million was bonded in 2015 for the purchase of body cameras but that municipalities have yet to take advantage of it.

Ganim Introduces Second Chance 
Program For Ex-Felons

By • Jun 13, 2016

On Friday Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim launched a new initiative to help ex-felons find jobs.




Ganim was re-elected as mayor of Connecticut's largest city last November after spending seven years in prison.