Plus: A new tenant union in Meriden is part of a growing movement of renters that has been gaining political power in Connecticut.
Drought advisory, Social Security and career paths: CT politics news
Posted inPolitics
Finished with fundraising, Josh Elliott goes on the road
Josh Elliott’s paperwork for a $3.75 million grant for his campaign to claim the Democratic nomination for governor was filed Friday.
Posted inBridgeport
Behind the scenes of Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee
In Bridgeport, the DTC occupies an influential position. Its endorsements shape political races for top local and state offices.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Report: CT youth community service participation has dropped
Connecticut used to lead the nation in youth community service participation. Recent data shows that engagement levels have dropped.
Posted inPartner Content
As ICE presence at World Cup looms, fans and local leaders prepare
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and the planned presence of ICE agents could cast a pall over the events.
Posted inPartner Content
Corporate logos abound on White House grounds in prep for UFC fights
Ads for Polymarket, Bud Light line a stage on the White House grounds built for a series of fights planned for the president’s 80th birthday,
Posted inJustice
New training for CT urban police officers to incorporate community input
A requirement under the 2020 Police Accountability Act is finally in development. The training will roll out to Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and elsewhere in 2027.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Quinnipiac is unfair to women’s rugby
As soon as they felt they had political cover, Quinnipiac University moved to terminate the school’s most successful athletics team.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
8-30g: CT’s strongest tool against exclusion in housing and education
Section 8‑30g remains one of Connecticut’s most effective tools for countering exclusionary zoning, reducing concentrated poverty, and expanding access to high‑quality schools.
Posted inPolitics
With subpoena, feds confirm a criminal investigation of Erin Stewart
A federal grand jury issued a subpoena demanding documents related to former Mayor Erin Stewart’s alleged misuse of city funds.
Posted inGovernment
Himes, CT delegation oppose FISA over Trump’s intelligence pick
The surveillance law faced headwinds from Democrats over the lack of reforms. Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte further complicated it.
Posted inAnnouncements
CT Mirror reporter Laura Tillman wins first place in features writing contest
The Society for Features Journalism selected Tillman’s portfolio of 3 stories—about an Afghan family, a recovery coach and a soy sauce maker.
Posted inJustice
Cash payments to crime victims? Some say it helps
Researchers are looking at results of pilot programs that offered cash to victims of violence and people returning from incarceration.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Parents and doctors should decide what healthcare kids receive, not DC
To end the federal attack on gender-affirming care, residents want its agencies to trust good science, dismiss misinformation and respect medical consensus.
