Hearst CT Media senior editor and columnist, writing on the intersection of politics and economics in the 203 and 860 territories.
New Haven, Connecticut, United States (Local)
Dan Haar's reporting primarily focuses on local Connecticut politics and government, with an emphasis on legal policy regulation and government announcements. He often cites data to support his articles, indicating a preference for fact-based information.
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By: Dan Haar
We've seen this before in Connecticut. One business shock leads to more, and we're back in a recession. These Sikorsky layoffs seem different.
By: Dan Haar
A new tax forecast by CT budget officials extends the string of $1 billion-plus surpluses for years. It's driven by income from wealthy residents.
The battle between Eversource and Connecticut regulators exploded from threats to action Thursday as top executives told Wall Street analysts the utility will immediately halt nearly $100 million per year in investment spending for five years until it sees a path to a payback on money it has spent.
By: Dan Haar
UConn will still need to cut spending and raise revenue. It has a long-term plan for doing that. Jeffrey Geoghegan, the chief money guy, explains.
By: Dan Haar
The proposal called "Just Cause Eviction" would require property owners to cite a reason for not renewing a lease. Landlords say it removes a valuable tool.
By: Dan Haar
Access to city buses can make or break a year for a city high school student. Some lawmakers see this but the money is slow in coming.
By: Dan Haar
Angela Daniel and her husband lost $1,373 of federal benefits plus two reimbursements in a hack. A state agency made good based on an error.
By: Dan Haar
Through the eyes of a no-Trump Republican, the felony conviction offers no clear path to the defeat of a criminal who foists chaos and lacks character.
By: Dan Haar
The governor and the biographer never mentioned Donald Trump by name as they talked about her new book on the '60s and its lessons.
The home page of the Connecticut Lottery Corp. shows the launch of iLottery sales as a "soft launch" begins in June, 2024 after some delays.
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