Proposition, or “prop,” betting is legal in Connecticut, but it is tightly regulated, especially when college sports are involved.
Reginald David
Reginald David is the Community Engagement Reporter for CT Mirror. He builds relationships across Connecticut to elevate community voices and deepen public dialogue around local issues. Previously, he was a producer at KCUR 89.3, Kansas City’s NPR station, where he created community-centered programming, led live event coverage for major events like the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, and Royals Opening Day, and launched KC Soundcheck, a music series spotlighting local and national artists. Reginald has also hosted special segments, including an in-depth interview with civil rights leader Alvin Brooks and live community coverage on issues like racial segregation and neighborhood development. He began his public media career as an ‘Integrity in News’ intern at WNPR in Hartford.
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Bridgeport: Community Listening Session
Join us for a Bridgeport Community Listening Session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. at the Burroughs Community Center.
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Has the world broken heat records in recent years?
Global temperatures in 2024 were about 2.3°F higher than the 20th-century average. Scientists say the rise is tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Bridgeport’s Sisters at the Shore are changing lives through prayer
What started as a weekly gathering of women to pray at Seaside Park grew into a movement that spread to Chicago, North Carolina and Italy.
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Are bikes required to follow the same rules as cars on roads in Connecticut?
Per CT general statutes, electric bicycles and scooters must follow the same rules as bicycles on roadways as well.
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Are COVID-19 vaccines required for health care workers in Connecticut hospitals?
In 2021, the CHA adopted a policy endorsing mandatory vaccination for hospital health care workers. This was not a state mandate.
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Was Connecticut the first state in the U.S. to enact a motor vehicle speed limit?
In 1901, CT enacted “An Act Regulating the Speed of Motor Vehicles,” setting limits of 12 mph in cities and 15 mph on country roads.
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Does Avelo Airlines run deportation flights in Connecticut?
Avelo Airlines does not operate deportation flights out of CT. The budget carrier’s ICE shuttle contract is based in Mesa, AZ.
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Is marijuana in Connecticut nearly twice as expensive as in Massachusetts?
As of mid-2025, marijuana in Connecticut is nearly three times more expensive than in Massachusetts. The price per gram was $9.46 in CT and $3.31 in MA.
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For some, Bridgeport scholarship helps open doors to higher ed
The Bridgeport’s Brightest scholarship reduces the cost of attending the University of Bridgeport for local students.
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Is Stamford catching up to Bridgeport in population?
Between 2010 and 2020, Stamford’s population jumped by 10.5%, compared to a 3.1% increase in Bridgeport, according to census data.
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Do Connecticut police sergeants make over $200K per year on average?
In total, CT spent $32.62M on State Police sergeant personnel in 2024. By comparison, Massachusetts spent $59.73M on its 375 sergeants.
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Is Connecticut one of the top states for jobs in aerospace?
Connecticut employed over 113,000 people in aerospace and defense jobs in 2023, and aerospace activity brought in nearly $2B in tax revenue.
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Are half of Connecticut households living paycheck to paycheck?
A family of four needed over $113,000 annually in 2022 to cover basic costs, according to a 2024 report issued by the United Way in CT.
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Bridgeport leadership program aims to train parents, change lives
For more than 25 years, the Parent Leadership Training Institute and its children’s program has transformed lives in Bridgeport, participants say.