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An investigation by the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released Monday found that “significant medical errors” were made when prescribing methadone to Ronald Johnson and Tyler Cole, two young men who died from the combined effects of methadone and other prescribed medications while incarcerated at Garner Correctional Institution.

Disability Rights Connecticut found that the Connecticut Deptartment of Correction failed to protect women with mental illness from sexual abuse.

The report detailed conditions at Hartford Correctional Center, Bridgeport Correctional Center and Osborn Correctional Institution.

Some Connecticut lawmakers supported enforcement efforts against immigrants with criminal pasts, but they are now balking at heavy-handed approaches.

Facing a budget deficit and decreasing number of high schoolers graduating in Connecticut, leaders at the University of Connecticut are questioning how far the school can expand its enrollment without compromising its ability to serve students.

A state report criticized the Department of Children and Families and the probate court for failing to protect a young woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her court-appointed guardian.