📝 CT Mirror Explains
Finding answers to big questions in Connecticut. CT Mirror Explains is an ongoing effort to distill our wide-ranging reporting into a “what you need to know” format.
How much does electricity cost at CT’s municipal utilities?
Eversource and UI provide electricity to most of CT — except the 77,000 or so customers of municipal-owned utilities. But who pays the most?
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Which parts of the ‘big beautiful bill’ will go into effect in 2026?
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
What to know about an audit, FBI probe and Sen. Doug McCrory
Here’s what you need to know about Douglas McCrory and the political scandal swirling around the state senator.
How will CDC vaccine schedule changes affect CT residents?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates to its recommendations for childhood vaccines. Here’s what to know.
Still interested in solar despite expiring tax credits? What to know
With tax credits worth up to 30% of the cost of a new solar residential system no longer being offered, companies predict a drop in sales.
Metro-North ticket changes: What CT residents should know
Travelers on Metro-North’s New Haven Line are adjusting to changes in buying and using train tickets. Here’s what to know.
Is Congress facing another shutdown threat? Here’s what to know.
Funding for much of the federal government runs out Jan. 30. If Congress doesn’t approve a deal by then, it could lead to a partial shutdown.
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