With Lamont, Democrats at odds, GOP can shape next CT budget
With Democrats at odds over how to balance CT’s budget, the door is open for minority Republicans to shape the state’s fiscal future.
CT Bill Tracker: Legislation we’re following in the 2026 session
CT Mirror’s 2026 legislative session bill tracker is a tool to help you follow legislation as it works its way through the process.
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Cheshire welcomes home high school student detained by ICE
Elected officials, teachers and activists gathered in Cheshire Friday to welcome back Rihan, a high school senior detained by ICE weeks ago.
Lamont talks free transit for all, education funding at ‘In the Room’
Gov. Ned Lamont reiterated his push for free bus fares for veterans and expressed interest in statewide free fares at CT Mirror’s “In the Room” event.
Two Republicans sue top Democrats over ‘emergency’
Two conservative House Republicans filed suit last week, asking the Court to define what constitutes an ’emergency’ under legislative rules.
Report: Most states ignore ‘tax gap’ that CT is trying to close
Officials weren’t thrilled last year to learn CT has a nearly $3 billion difference between taxes owed to the state and actual collections.
Bridgeport: Sit & Speak Listening Session
Community Engagement Reporter Reginald David is hosting a Sit & Speak on April 30, 2026, at the Bridgeport Public Library.
Hartford: Community Listening Session
Community Engagement Reporter Mariana Navarrete Villegas is hosting a Listening Session on April 29, 2026, at Hillyer Hall.
CT Mirror wins second national award for long-term care insurance reporting
CT Mirror was awarded by the Association of Health Care Journalists for ‘Priced Out,’ an investigation into long-term care insurance rate hikes.
CT housing construction reform falls behind neighboring states, data shows
A new land use data tracker, created by NYU’s Furman Center, determines how easy or difficult it is to construct housing in each state.
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