Rob Hotaling, a banking executive and political newcomer, is the CT Independent Party’s nominee for governor. Here’s what you need to know.
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On Balance: The offline economy in Connecticut
In the latest issue, Erica E. Phillips writes about what internet access means for the economy and gives an update on job gains and losses.
Election 2022: In CT, governor’s races are rarely landslides
Gov. Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski are both downplaying two recent polls — for different reasons, Mark Pazniokas writes.
Pedestrian deaths in CT are increasing. What’s happening?
In Connecticut, the number of pedestrians struck and killed by cars has more than doubled over the past 10 years.
Election 2022: How close are Connecticut’s top races?
A look at national analysts’ projections for Connecticut’s statewide and congressional elections.
On Balance: Health care is a business, in CT and across the U.S.
What hospital M&A means for care, a U.S. Treasurer from CT, and a new question for you.
Election 2022: How CT Mirror is covering this year’s election
Here’s what you can expect from the CT Mirror team over the next two months.
CT Transit buses have been free since April 1. Ridership is now topping pre-COVID totals in some cities.
Connecticut began a fare-free bus program for riders on April 1 — along with the state’s gas tax holiday. Here’s what the numbers show.
CT’s big hospital systems are buying up private practices and small hospitals. What does that mean?
While regionalizing health care improves the bottom line for Connecticut’s hospitals, it leaves patients farther away from medical care.
Election 2022: One midterm election, two worlds
Mark Pazniokas surveys the landscape of this year’s election in The Connecticut Mirror’s first Election 2022 briefing.
CT has spent over 20 years trying to improve police conduct. Is it working?
The state is trying to address police officers’ conduct by requiring body cams and tracking excessive use of force and racial disparities in policing.
On Balance: Who can afford CT?
Takeaways from the Connecticut Economic Development Forum, this morning’s inflation numbers, and a new question for you.
On Balance: Why do job numbers matter?
I’ve heard from several readers about my August 18 piece, “CT lags national trend in pandemic jobs recovery.” So let’s talk about the jobs report.
I was a CT essential worker. What COVID-19 relief is available to me?
Connecticut has launched the Premium Pay Program and COVID-19 Relief Fund for essential workers during the pandemic. Here are the details.
Millennials in CT opted for office jobs. Will Gen Z choose manufacturing?
Connecticut’s advanced manufacturers need more workers as they expand. Training programs are available, but Gen Z is hesitant.



