The bottle deposit rose to 10 cents two years ago. CT lawmakers are now questioning that move after the redemption rate rose to 97% in 2025.
Why is CT bottle redemption up for debate again in 2026?
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Checklists, not support for family child care providers
By failing to provide a robust support system and instead relying on intimidating surveillance, the OEC is effectively pushing family child care providers out of the industry.
Posted inPolitics
From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont
Democrat Josh Elliott’s campaign for governor began with modest aspirations. It has since evolved into a ‘we’re in it to win it’ effort.
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PAID POST: The Overlooked Monthly Expense Connecticut Households Can Reduce to Save Money This April
April is a natural time to review your budget. Mobile and internet bills are often overlooked, but bundling and adjusting your plan can create real savings.
Posted inTalking Transportation
A century of flying
American is still the biggest airline in the U.S. (measured by passenger traffic) and one of the biggest in the world,
Posted inEvents
REGISTER: ‘In The Room’ with Gov. Ned Lamont
Host John Dankosky will chat with Gov. Ned Lamont about legislative priorities, the state budget, working with the Trump administration, and more!
Posted inBriefs
CSCU oversight, special ed complaints: CT politics news
Plus: A ban on former disgraced cops becoming School Resource Officers, a Torrington transfer station, and a research & development tax credit.
Posted inPartner Content
CT company looks skyward as Artemis II prepares for splashdown
A CT company made a piece of equipment that will be essential as the Artemis II mission returns to Earth from its trip around the moon.
Posted inImmigration
CT officials: ICE detention of Cheshire student is ‘un-American’
In 2025, ICE detained an Afghan interpreter and Cheshire resident, releasing him after 4 months. On Monday, ICE detained his 19-year-old son.
Posted inMoney
Lamont, CT lawmakers could use more good luck this tax season
As final negotiations on the next CT budget get underway, Gov. Ned Lamont and his fellow Democrats in the legislature have a big problem.
Posted inPartner Content
Federal grants can save the lives of abuse victims. $200M is sitting unspent.
Changes made by the White House are preventing distribution of funds meant to help survivors of domestic violence, stalking and trafficking.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Slowly but steadily, CT libraries are recovering from COVID
More than 1 million residents are registered to borrow from CT public libraries — a number that grew last year for the first time in 5 years.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Breakfast should not be a barrier to learning in CT
There is no curriculum effective enough to penetrate the mind of a hungry child.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Any bus — diesel or hybrid — is better than no bus
Of course we should want electric buses. The benefits are real: lower emissions, reduced noise, lower maintenance costs. But any bus is better than no bus.
Posted inPolitics
CT House OKs earmark reforms after audit, ongoing federal probe
The CT House passed a bill Thursday that would set new rules to increase transparency around millions of dollars in legislative earmarks.