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President Biden passes executive order to ensure AI safety

Alexis Dawkins-Maldonado, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

On Oct. 30, United States President Joseph Biden addressed the threat of ever-developing artificial intelligence (AI) in his newest executive order on Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence....

Election Day in West Haven

Erin Smith, Politics Editor November 6, 2023

University of New Haven is well-represented in West Haven’s mayoral candidates, as both are graduates of the school. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Connecticut and the city of West Haven will vote...

House of Representatives lacking leadership

Erin Smith, Politics Editor October 16, 2023

One week after Kevin McCarthy (R-Cal.) was ousted as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Republicans have still not found a replacement. The Grand Old Party (GOP) is facing many internal...

Ongoing war between Israel and Hamas reaches new tensions

Erin Smith, Politics Editor October 16, 2023

On Oct. 7, Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist organization, launched an unprecedented attack by sea, air and ground on Israel. Rockets hit Israeli cities and thousands of militants crossed the border fence...

Firearm open carry criminalized in CT

Erin Smith, Politics Editor October 9, 2023

As of Oct. 1, 2023, the open carrying of a firearm is now illegal in Connecticut. The new law came into effect due to complaints to police from people who were alarmed by the display of guns. The law will...

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker

Erin Smith, Politics Editor October 9, 2023

Kevin McCarthy (R-Cal.) was voted out of his United States House of Representatives speakership on Oct. 3 by a 216-210 vote. 208 House Democrats voted to remove McCarthy and eight House Republicans joined...

Biden announces new office for gun violence prevention

Faith Arcuri, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

President Joe Biden announced a new office dedicated to gun violence prevention, his latest effort to combat the national crisis through executive action instead of the more sweeping reforms that would...

CT minimum wage increases by 69 cents

Erin Smith, Politics Editor October 3, 2023

On Sept. 18, Governor Ned Lamont announced at a press conference that effective Jan. 1, 2024, the Connecticut minimum wage will be increased from $15.00 per hour to $15.69 per hour. State legislation...

House Oversight Committee to hold first Biden impeachment inquiry next week

Faith Arcuri, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

The House Oversight Committee will hold its first hearing on Thursday, Sept. 28 in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The hearing is expected to focus on “constitutional and legal...

MARB implements financial management firm in West Haven

Erin Smith, Politics Editor September 25, 2023

The Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) is a state board that provides oversight to financially distressed municipalities. West Haven was moved to the board’s highest tier last April after $900,000...

Biden joins forces with India at the G20 summit

Faith Arcuri, Staff Writer September 18, 2023

United States President Joe Biden arrived in New Delhi, India on Friday, Sept. 8 for the G20 summit, where he presented new ideas to boost the economy and human rights in India. Biden has promised...

CT Senator Blumenthal announces funding for synagogues to combat antisemitism

Erin Smith, Politics Editor September 18, 2023

Last fall, Kanye West flooded social media with antisemitic comments, leading to the disabling of his social media accounts. These comments on social media had an impact felt all across the country, including...

Lamont nominates Nora Dannehy to the state Supreme Court

Faith Arcuri, Staff Writer September 11, 2023

Gov. Ned Lamont nominated attorney Nora R. Dannehy to the Connecticut Supreme Court on Sept. 1. Dannehy, a well-known former prosecutor who previously served as Lamont’s general counsel, represents the...

West Haven’s Sept. 12 Primary Election

Erin Smith, Politics Editor September 11, 2023

Election season is off to a start in Connecticut on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The state will hold races in 12 Democratic towns and 14 Republican towns. The races will cover mayoral positions, board of education...

President Biden announces new environmental justice initiatives

Faith Arcuri, Contributing Writer May 2, 2023

President Joe Biden announced new environmental justice initiatives last Friday, aimed at helping disadvantaged communities protect against disproportionate environmental pollution. The order directs...

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