CT scientists say ticks are off to a fast start this year. On Monday, they received 100 tick submissions, typical during the season’s peak.
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Hartford looks to end parking contract with ICE
In a letter, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam asked HPA to terminate an agreement allowing ICE employees to use a city-owned parking lot.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro tells clergy she will not vote to abolish ICE
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, meeting with faith leaders Friday, was pressed to abolish ICE. But the congresswoman said she favors reform.
Fairfield announces, then abruptly cancels, school visit by Linda McMahon
Hours after announcing a visit by US Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Fairfield Public Schools canceled the event due to community backlash
CT bear management listening tour draws ‘passionate’ responses
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says a series of listening sessions yielded productive feedback from residents.
ICE raid targets eight at Hamden car wash, officials say
Those taken by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement included the parents of children who were in school at the time of the raid.
Thousands expected across CT for ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday
The rallies are part of a nationwide movement meant to show mass opposition to what protest leaders call Trump’s ‘authoritarian power grabs.’
Spirit Airlines ending operations out of Bradley International Airport
The airline, which will stop flying out of Bradley effective Oct. 31, said it would reach out to affected passengers to provide refunds.
More CT student loan borrowers can apply for reimbursement starting Friday
The program, administered by the state Office of Higher Education, provides qualified borrowers with up to $20,000 in relief over four years.
‘We’re getting it done’: IRIS forges ahead in helping new arrivals, despite federal cuts
Volunteers have always been part of IRIS’s model, but in the face of downsizing due to federal funding cuts, they’re more critical than ever.
CT plans ‘Hands Off’ anti-Trump protests; organizer says movement ‘exploding’
A Connecticut organizer said he expects ‘hundreds if not thousands’ to rally at the state Capitol as part of the ‘Hands Off! National Day of Action’ movement.
Top CT election official pushes back on White House order on voter registration
Stephanie Thomas called an executive order seeking to require proof of citizenship to register to vote ‘unlawful and unconstitutional.’

