The bill, co-authored by CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal, is designed to protect minors from a multitude of dangers online. Here are the details.
CT Mirror Explains
Posted inMoney
CT tax-free week 2024: What to know about the sales tax holiday
Connecticut’s sales tax-free week is a holiday designed for shoppers to buy clothing and footwear without paying sales tax.
Posted inMoney
What is CT’s Special Transportation Fund?
For nearly four decades, CT has designated a portion of its annual budget to finance upgrades to its aging transportation infrastructure.
Posted inPolitics
CT 2024 primary elections: How to vote and who’s running
Connecticut is holding a primary election on Aug. 13 for Democrats and Republicans to decide who will compete in several down-ballot races.
Posted inGovernment
CT EBT summer 2024 benefits: What to know about ‘SUN Bucks’
The federal program offers families an extra $120 per child to purchase food in the summer. But its implementation in CT had been delayed.
Posted inHousing
What to know about fair rent commissions in CT
The number of CT fair rent commissions, which hear complaints and probe landlord-tenant disputes, grew after 2022. Here’s what to know.
Posted inTransportation
Riding Metro-North in CT: What to know about fares, train times, stations
Metro-North Railroad takes CT commuters and visitors through the state and into New York City. Here’s how to ride the train.
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VIDEO: Explaining the Bridgeport election absentee ballot scandal
Investigative reporter Andrew Brown discusses Bridgeport’s ongoing absentee ballot scandal with Audience Engagement Intern Henry Fernandez.
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What to know about the antitrust cases against Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is facing three separate lawsuits for allegedly violating antitrust laws. Here’s what to know about each of the cases.
Posted inGovernment
New CT laws taking effect July 1: School discipline, fallen officer benefits
Among the nearly 100 CT laws that take effect on July 1 are reforms to teacher certifications and benefits for families of fallen officers.
Posted inHealth
CT is considering health plan rate increases. Here’s what to know.
The CT insurance department is considering rate hikes for state-regulated health plans. Proposed increases range from 8.3% to 11.9%.
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What to know about the Bridgeport absentee ballot case arrests
Four people were arrested last week after a probe into alleged absentee ballot misconduct in Bridgeport in 2019. Here’s what to know.
Posted inPolitics
CT paid sick leave law 2024: What to know about the expansion
In 2024, the CT General Assembly expanded the state’s sick days law, requiring more employers to offer paid time off. Here’s what changed.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is winding down. What does that mean for CT?
Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provided internet discounts to nearly 200K CT families, is running out.
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What to know about Kosta Diamantis’ arrest on 22 federal charges
Diamantis is charged with extorting contractors on school construction projects and taking bribes from their companies. Here’s what to know.
