What the end of K-12 'disparate impact' rule means for CT

For decades, schools that disproportionately disciplined or suspended students of color risked federal investigation. Not anymore.

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Josh Elliott brings 'black sheep' instinct to gubernatorial challenge

Rep. Josh Elliott, who faces Gov. Ned Lamont in the Democratic primary next week, has his own origin story. If you ask, he'll tell it.

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Healthcare access dominates complaints from CT's incarcerated

Health services accounted for a third of the nearly 2,000 complaints received by the Correction Ombuds regarding the conditions in CT prisons.

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What to know about CT's efforts to jumpstart a quantum economy

A new award from the National Science Foundation is adding millions to a university-led push to lead the nation in quantum computing.

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Lamont’s fiscal success rests on foundation laid by Malloy, others

Former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and legislators who served with him ordered tax hikes that generated billions for CT during Ned Lamont's tenure.

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Opposition builds to redevelopment on Norwalk's Manresa Island

An application for a special zoning district for Manresa Island raised concerns among neighbors who now want more vetting of the project.

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More than 17% of Connecticut residents live in a 'pharmacy desert'

The owners of Durham Pharmacy say strong community support keeps them afloat amid rising independent pharmacy closures.

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Officials criticize ‘misinformation’ in reports on crash that killed cop

'Reckless' reporting led to the misidentification of a registered voter as a suspect in a crash that killed a police officer, officials said.

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After losing SNAP, some CT refugees struggling to afford food

An estimated 1,745 refugees and asylum seekers are expected to lose SNAP in Connecticut, a DSS spokesperson said.

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Nearly 18,900 CT children have lost SNAP benefits over past year

CT's 15.7% rate of children losing SNAP benefits is worse than the 13% rate reported in a survey of 19 states where data was available.

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Insurance companies propose higher rates on CT health plans

The public will have a chance to weigh in on insurance companies' proposals to raise rates on 2027 state-regulated health plans.

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DeLauro: CT providers' federal grants represent "amazing victory"

Two CT providers have received $1.2M months after $2B in federal grants were canceled then reinstated a day later after a national outcry.

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1st Congressional District candidates square off in final debate

Rep. John Larson and challengers Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune took part in the last debate before the Aug. 11 primary.

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Regulators cut $500 million from Eversource's storm cost recovery

CT regulators agreed to allow Eversource to recover about $500 million less than the amount the utility requested last year for storm costs.

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Lamont would tap emergency CT reserves to protect immigrants

Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing spending $5 million from a special state reserve to assist immigrants losing Temporary Protected Status.

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Candidates for CT's 1st Congressional District clash in fiery debate

U.S. Rep. John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune faced off in a debate more about the political moment than policy.

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Loss of Haitian workers will impact CT healthcare, officials say

One CT official said patient health could be impacted by the loss of Haitian workers in an industry already struggling to find staff.

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DEEP agrees to stricter enforcement for Brookfield pipeline project

Leaving the door open to final approval, regulators said they would review the application to increase capacity along the Iroquois Pipeline.

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CT hospitals are redesigning ERs for behavioral health crises

Physicians and hospital leadership say the units provide a calm, healing environment for patients arriving with mental health crises.

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Yes, ConnDOT says, work on that faster train really is under way

Gov. Ned Lamont, members of Congress and CT officials outlined plans, again, to provide faster service by 2035 on the New Haven line.

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CT primary election 2026: Who's running and how to vote

Connecticut's primary election will take place on Aug. 11. Here's what to know about how to register, vote and know who's running.

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How a CT filmmaker won at Sundance with Hartford-based feature

Filmmaker Rashad Frett won an award for Best Directing at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for the film "Ricky," which is based in Hartford.

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After delays, CT finalizes $53M in federal disaster relief for farmers

Eligible CT farmers will soon get to apply for a portion of disaster relief from a federal grant for smaller farming states.

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Report: Crime rate in CT reaches lowest point in past five years

Crimes against property have decreased by 17% compared to the first quarter of last year, the steepest annual decline in the past five years.

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Are license plate readers used to enforce traffic laws in CT?

The cameras continuously capture vehicle information such as license plate numbers, make, model, color and other identifying features.

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Election officials: 'Motor voter' registration of noncitizen an anomaly

House Republicans asked state auditors to examine whether Connecticut’s automated “motor voter” registration system is vulnerable to errors.

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Lamont pledges eviction reform as tenants condemn landlord

Gov. Ned Lamont joined a group of tenants and lawmakers in Hartford to call on Alpha Capital to improve conditions at its properties.

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A state Senate primary could bring major changes to CT education

Sen. Douglas McCrory is facing a three-way primary next month that could have a major impact on K-12 education in Connecticut.

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UConn study highlights CT families' childcare struggles

More than half of families found childcare expensive. And towns in CT's northeast corner and lower Fairfield County struggled most for spots.

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