CT student test scores tick upward but remain below pre-COVID era
Students in almost every grade and demographic performed slightly better on their state assessments this year. But the improvement was small.
WATCH NOW: ‘In The Room’ with Sen. Chris Murphy
On Wednesday, August 26, host John Dankosky sat down for a conversation with Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy.
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State Attorney General William Tong said what the app does constitutes gambling — making it subject to Connecticut consumer protection laws.
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Under Ryan Fazio’s plan, CT would end lotteries and waitlists for schools. Fazio wants all students to get into the school they want.
A Roxbury couple welcomed hikers, for a fee. The town said, ‘No.’
The couple threatened legal action against Roxbury after being told zoning rules prohibit them from opening their 50-acre property to hikers.
As states tighten oversight, private equity’s healthcare deals decline
The number of private equity-involved healthcare deals declined, and the value of deals in the first half of 2026 was down year over year.
Danbury residents express fear, anger as ICE arrests escalate
Activists in Danbury shouted at CT officials Wednesday as emotions ran high over dozens of arrests by ICE in the city each day this week.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy focuses on ICE during ‘In The Room’ visit
Immigration was bound to come up during CT Mirror’s visit with U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on Wednesday. But ICE activity delayed his arrival.
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