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Towns like South Windsor, Windsor, Killingworth, Ledyard, Milford and Newtown have ended or suspended use of license plate readers in 2026.
How opposition to Flock cameras took flight in CT
Towns like South Windsor, Windsor, Killingworth, Ledyard, Milford and Newtown have ended or suspended use of license plate readers in 2026.
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Connecticut libraries are seeing an uptick in “soft censorship” of books that receive complaints or informal challenges from patrons.
It's Banned Books Week. For librarians that means soft censorship
Connecticut libraries are seeing an uptick in “soft censorship” of books that receive complaints or informal challenges from patrons.
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CEO Joe Nolan's comments to investors, and published texts between the two leaders, have undercut the governor's tough stance on the utility.
Lamont faces criticism over 'cozy' relationship with Eversource
CEO Joe Nolan's comments to investors, and published texts between the two leaders, have undercut the governor's tough stance on the utility.
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Compared to other cities and towns around the U.S., several CT municipalities were more walkable than most, according to 2025 data.
Which CT towns are the most walkable?
Compared to other cities and towns around the U.S., several CT municipalities were more walkable than most, according to 2025 data.
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The U.S. Treasury Department released its proposed rules for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. CT educators don't like what they see.
Proposed Scholarship Tax Credit rules fail to win over CT educators
The U.S. Treasury Department released its proposed rules for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. CT educators don't like what they see.
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It's unclear whether the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will consider the challenge given that Diamantis fled to Greece before his sentencing.
Fugitive Kosta Diamantis appeals corruption conviction
It's unclear whether the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will consider the challenge given that Diamantis fled to Greece before his sentencing.
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CT regulators approved a framework for "dynamic" procurement, which was required as part of a bipartisan energy-savings bill passed in 2025.
PURA OKs changes to how utilities purchase electricity
CT regulators approved a framework for "dynamic" procurement, which was required as part of a bipartisan energy-savings bill passed in 2025.
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Asked about the prospect of running again in 2028 at age 82, Blumenthal pivoted, quoted Mark Twain and added: “This is my why moment.”
Blumenthal talks Trump, war — but not age — during 'In the Room'
Asked about the prospect of running again in 2028 at age 82, Blumenthal pivoted, quoted Mark Twain and added: “This is my why moment.”
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Trump wrote Sunday that “Voting in America is CORRUPT” Jim Himes said Trump is trying to cast doubt on the integrity of the midterm elections.
If Democrats win, Himes says Trump won't 'accept' election results
Trump wrote Sunday that “Voting in America is CORRUPT” Jim Himes said Trump is trying to cast doubt on the integrity of the midterm elections.
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Members of CT's delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.
With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win majority
Members of CT's delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.
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The Trump administration's proposal allows larger class sizes, reduces degree requirements for some staff and mandates teaching in English.
Lamont: Changes to Head Start would make life harder for families
The Trump administration's proposal allows larger class sizes, reduces degree requirements for some staff and mandates teaching in English.
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Bridgeport residents expressed their support for Police Chief Roderick Porter at a rally as the police union calls for his removal.
Bridgeport residents rally behind Police Chief Roderick Porter
Bridgeport residents expressed their support for Police Chief Roderick Porter at a rally as the police union calls for his removal.
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CT pledged to minimize Medicaid coverage losses but stopped short of committing state funds to offset cuts passed in the 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
Gov. touts response to Medicaid cuts, stops short of pledging funds
CT pledged to minimize Medicaid coverage losses but stopped short of committing state funds to offset cuts passed in the 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
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Connecticut is receiving an estimated $2 billion less in federal funding under the Trump administration, according to a new tracking tool released by two nonpartisan pro-democracy organizations. ctmirror.org/2026/10/02/c...
CT is getting a lot less money from the federal government
Connecticut is receiving an estimated $2 billion less in federal funding under the Trump administration, a new report shows.
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Johanna Mann, Canaan’s town clerk, wasn’t surprised by the mix-up. Official records meant for North Canaan come across her desk all the time. ctmirror.org/2026/10/04/w...
Where exactly is Canaan, Conn.? There are at least two answers
North Canaan and Canaan, towns stacked just below the Massachusetts border, are used to being mixed up. But the names create real problems.
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Many leaders across New England are looking to nuclear as a possible solution to the region's energy needs, despite many obstacles.
New England not likely to see nuclear power revival any time soon
Many leaders across New England are looking to nuclear as a possible solution to the region's energy needs, despite many obstacles.
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Changes would allow bigger classes, no longer require degrees for many staff and require programs to be taught in English, among other things.
Overhaul of Head Start could endanger CT children, advocates say
Changes would allow bigger classes, no longer require degrees for many staff and require programs to be taught in English, among other things.
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About 25,000 former SNAP recipients were to receive $300 grocery gift cards, but the state has delivered less than 6% of the pledged relief.
Lamont's plan to send gift cards to former SNAP recipients stalls
About 25,000 former SNAP recipients were to receive $300 grocery gift cards, but the state has delivered less than 6% of the pledged relief.
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Connecticut is receiving an estimated $2 billion less in federal funding under the Trump administration, a new report shows.
CT is getting a lot less money from the federal government
Connecticut is receiving an estimated $2 billion less in federal funding under the Trump administration, a new report shows.
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Gov. Lamont frequently touts his report card from credit rating agencies, but his critics say it paints an incomplete picture.
Wall Street likes Lamont’s handling of CT’s budget
Gov. Lamont frequently touts his report card from credit rating agencies, but his critics say it paints an incomplete picture.
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Dozens gathered in Meriden on Thursday with a list of demands for CT officials, including strengthening the Trust Act and its enforcement.
Activists demand CT officials enforce the Trust Act
Dozens gathered in Meriden on Thursday with a list of demands for CT officials, including strengthening the Trust Act and its enforcement.
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CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.
After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety
CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.
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Gov. Ned Lamont and leaders from both political parties said they want to change a law that charges people for time spent in prison.
Lamont, lawmakers call for changes to CT prison debt law
Gov. Ned Lamont and leaders from both political parties said they want to change a law that charges people for time spent in prison.
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CT Republicans called for suspension of retail taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel through Dec. 31, saving motorists a collective $54M a month.
CT GOP proposes 3-month holiday on state fuel taxes
CT Republicans called for suspension of retail taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel through Dec. 31, saving motorists a collective $54M a month.
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A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally halted $53 million in clean energy grants for CT recipients. They have yet to be released.
Blumenthal, Lamont: Trump blocking CT grants for political reasons
A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally halted $53 million in clean energy grants for CT recipients. They have yet to be released.
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Hundreds of CT residents have had money seized through a law that allows the state to charge a fee for every day a person spends in prison.
They served their time in prison. Then the bills arrived.
Hundreds of CT residents have had money seized through a law that allows the state to charge a fee for every day a person spends in prison.
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Student-built air purifiers can partially address poor school air quality, but teachers said CT must focus on a larger, long-term fix.
UConn is giving CT students a science project to address air quality
Student-built air purifiers can partially address poor school air quality, but teachers said CT must focus on a larger, long-term fix.
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Blumenthal’s measure could make it easier for schools like UConn to join a power conference. But he and Murphy didn't back the overall bill.
Senate passes college sports bill amid opposition from CT senators
Blumenthal’s measure could make it easier for schools like UConn to join a power conference. But he and Murphy didn't back the overall bill.
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The East End is one of seven CT areas designated as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridor, a program intended to stimulate economic development.
Could MLK Corridor title help revitalize Bridgeport's East End?
The East End is one of seven CT areas designated as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridor, a program intended to stimulate economic development.
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Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis was sentenced in absentia Wednesday to 84 months in prison for extorting bribes from contractors.
Kosta Diamantis, still a fugitive, sentenced to 7 years in prison
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis was sentenced in absentia Wednesday to 84 months in prison for extorting bribes from contractors.
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