The Safe Havens Act, enacted 25 years ago, allows a parent to give up an infant anonymously and without the threat of prosecution.
Mikayla Bunnell
Mikayla was a legislative intern with CT Mirror during her junior year at the University of Connecticut, where she was studying journalism and political science. At UConn, Mikayla is a staff writer in the news section and copy editor of The Daily Campus, UConn's student-run newspaper. She also serves as the treasurer of UConn's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont talks free transit for all, education funding at ‘In the Room’
Gov. Ned Lamont reiterated his push for free bus fares for veterans and expressed interest in statewide free fares at CT Mirror’s “In the Room” event.
Posted inTransportation
CT could become first state to offer free bus transit to veterans
Lawmakers approved reduced-price fares last year, but program was never funded. This year, Gov. Ned Lamont wants to take it a step further.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Revolution Wind provides first power to New England grid
The offshore wind installation, off the Rhode Island coast, turned on Friday night after several threats from the Trump administration
Posted inHealth
What to know about CT’s reproductive shield law
What’s a shield law and how would a new bill impact patients receiving telehealth reproductive care and the providers giving it? What to know.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT Siting Council approves solar expansion in East Windsor
The project would add 150 acres to the existing Gravel Pit Solar facility, increasing output by 30 megawatts. Some residents were dismayed.
Posted inGovernment
Will CT pass new requirements for energy drink signage?
House Bill 5269 would also establish a working group made up of lawmakers, experts and parents to study how energy drinks affect children.
Posted inHealth
CT legislature’s Reproductive Rights Caucus lays out agenda
Caucus leaders want more funding for Planned Parenthood and safety protections for doctors and patients—things they say are under threat.
Posted inEducation
New state loan program for grad students to replace federal loans
Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed a state-run graduate student loan program that would replace federal loans for a number of professions.
Posted inEducation
Advocates call to end school suspensions for nonviolent behavior
The proposed legislation would define violent behavior in CT law and limit the use of out-of-school suspensions to such cases.
Posted inEducation
Storrs delegation returns to Hartford for 2026 session
For Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Gregory Haddad, the governor’s proposed funding for public colleges and universities missed the mark.
Posted inImmigration
CT organizers, unions to take part in ‘National Shutdown’
Community groups in CT are urging businesses and institutions to take part in a general strike Friday to protest ICE and support Minnesota.
