As the cost of living and price of higher education both rise, CT college leaders work to ensure more students have access nutritious meals.
Sara Bedigian
Sara was a legislative reporting intern at CT Mirror during her senior year at the University of Connecticut, where she earned a dual degree in journalism and political science, with minors in environmental studies and English. Sara served as the editor-in-chief of The Daily Campus, UConn’s student-run newspaper and has reported campus news since her freshman year. She was current president of UConn’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and magazine editor at Nutmeg Publishing, UConn’s yearbook and magazine publication. Outside of UConn, Sara has interned at the Worcester Business Journal, the Valley Breeze and the Community Advocate, where she covered schools, businesses, local governments and community town news.
Posted inPolitics
House kills bill to hold nonresident landlords accountable
The bill was inspired by concerns raised at the Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill, where thousands of residents had to find new housing.
Posted inTransportation
CT leaders call on Lamont to continue microtransit funding
A CT coalition wants state leaders to support microtransit services after lawmakers proposed extending the pilot program for another year.
Posted inGovernment
CT, Sephora reach agreement on child safeguards for anti-aging products
The agreement resolves an investigation by William Tong’s office, which sought details on skincare products Sephora marketed to children.
Posted inJustice
Specialized care for girls in juvenile justice system has faltered, experts say
Connecticut was once a leader in gender-responsive strategies for incarcerated young women. Experts and advocates say it’s falling behind.
Posted inEducation
UConn prepares for NCAA championship celebrations on campus
Lampposts and street signs were removed on the Storrs campus in anticipation of potentially destructive student celebrations.
Posted inHousing
CT churches aim to add affordable housing, ‘Yes in God’s backyard’
‘YIGBY’ legislation under consideration in CT would make it easier for churches to build affordable housing on their own properties.
Posted inJustice
Bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Advocates supported a CT bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
Posted inPolitics
Broad support shown for CT microtransit at public hearing
The subsidized ride-sharing service operates in nine transit districts in CT. Hundreds supported extending the pilot program for another year.
Posted inEducation
At public hearing, strong support for universal free breakfast in CT schools
The legislature’s Education Committee heard testimony Monday on a bill to provide free breakfast for all CT public school students.
Posted inGovernment
CT libraries face possible 20% cut to cross-town borrowing program
Library advocates are asking state legislators to fully fund borrowIT CT after Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a 20% cut to the program’s budget.
Posted inHousing
AG probe underway after Rocky Hill apartment complex evacuated
Thousands are in temporary housing after the Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill were evacuated. The attorney general is investigating.
Posted inHousing
CT legislators push Gov. Lamont for funding amid rising homelessness
State legislators and homeless service providers asked Gov. Ned Lamont directly to increase funding for homelessness services.
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
‘National Shutdown’ in CT: Some shops close, some hold fundraisers
Organizers urged people all over the U.S. not to work, go to school or shop on Friday, one week after a similar demonstration in Minnesota.
