Plus: Eversource and the RWA respond to William Tong and the Senate passes bills on wage theft and homeowners renting out rooms.
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Can Congress invoke the 25th amendment to transfer presidential powers to a vice president?
Once presidential powers are transferred to the VP, POTUS can reclaim his or her duties by notifying Congress they are again able to serve.
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Are Black Americans disproportionately represented on the organ transplant waitlist?
Black or African American patients accounted for about 27% of people on the national transplant waiting list, about 28,000 people.
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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.
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DHS shutdown, HB 8002, State of the Bears: CT politics news
Plus: Updates on family planning clinic funding, an ambitious reading pitch, and a proposed penalty for replacing workers with AI.
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Ganim reelection, DECD study, nursing home spending: CT politics news
Plus: The House OKs two PURA nominees, a new Department of Children and Families head gains committee approval and overdoses decline.
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Can unpaid medical bills go on your credit report in Connecticut?
CT legislation applies to debts related to health care goods and services, including hospital care, medical equipment and prescriptions.
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Did a judge rule CT corporations are ‘entitled’ to refund for overturned Trump tariffs?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs was unconstitutional.
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Is tick season starting earlier than usual in 2026?
Ticks and other pests can stay protected beneath thick snow layers — like those created by recent snowstorms, experts say.
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Guns in schools, rent increases, ICE: CT politics news
Plus: Proposed hospital provider tax changes, a pitch for three-year bachelor’s degrees, and a family caregiver tax credit bill advances.
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Are CT restraining orders only issued if there is physical violence?
The law expanding the domestic violence definition is named after women killed by their partners: Jennifer Farber Dulos and Jennifer Magnano.
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Can bars sell THC-infused drinks in CT?
THC beverages are now limited to 3 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce container, and purchases are restricted to individuals 21 and older.
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Diamantis scandal, ‘superfund’ bill, DHS: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for overdose prevention centers, private equity protections in health care, and a ‘Golden Girls Bill.’
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Caregiver tax credit, athlete exemption from PE: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for a bigger Correction Ombuds office, a life jacket requirement for children and more Office of the Child Advocate staff.
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Does CT law specify a minimum age for leaving a child home alone?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts generally recommend that children under 11 or 12 not be left alone.