š 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.
What does CT do with its trash? State is at a crossroads
CT has been shipping 860,000 tons of trash out-of-state annually ever since a Hartford trash-to-energy plant closed. Here’s what’s going on.
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Lamont has proposed Connecticut’s next two-year budget. What’s in it?
Gov. Ned Lamont has presented lawmakers with a $50.5 billion two-year budget that would deliver an income tax cut. Here’s what he proposed.
Connecticut’s budget process, explained
The CT General Assembly approves a two-year state budget and bond package in odd-numbered years. Here’s a closer look at the process.
Randy Cox was paralyzed in a New Haven police van. Here’s a timeline of the aftermath.
Randy Cox became paralyzed after he was hurled around a New Haven police van with no seatbelts. Here’s a timeline of the events that followed.
LIHEAP can help CT families cover energy costs. How is it funded and who qualifies?
LIHEAP helps low-income families pay for winter heating and other energy costs. Here’s an overview of the program and its eligibility requirements.
Connecticut’s gas tax is returning incrementally. What’s going on?
CT’s 25-cents-per-gallon gas tax was suspended in March 2022 due to rising fuel prices. As of Jan. 1, the state is gradually restoring it.
What is the McKinney-Vento Act and what can it do for my kids?
The act is a federal law that requires all children experiencing homelessness have access to education. Learn more about it here.
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