CT residents can install some plug-in solar without notifying their utility. But safety codes have yet to catch up with the new devices.
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Counseling helps students thrive. Are CT community colleges meeting the need?
Short-term counseling services on campus are free, but students with more chronic mental health conditions have to look outside CT State.
In CT’s 3rd District, DeLauro eyes gavel as Lancia seeks change
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro will face Republican Chris Lancia and two other opponents. She’s seeking a 19th term in the New Haven-based seat.
CT to make healthcare subsidy available to childcare workers
Eligible childcare workers can receive money annually toward insurance premiums for Access Health CT plans.
Education Sec. Linda McMahon blames DEI for CT student not learning to read
Aleysha Ortiz graduated in 2024 without knowing how to read, then sued the Hartford district. McMahon offered thoughts on what went wrong.
‘Not an easy decision’ — CT Arts Alliance closes, moves mission to CT Humanities
The Connecticut Arts Alliance has closed its doors after 21 years due to financial strain, but will move its work to CT Humanities.
Trump vowed to stop an ‘energy emergency.’ Then he created a real one.
The president used executive powers to boost oil and coal, but he can’t fix the shortages caused by the Iran war.
Tax reform group to offer plan despite request to delay release
The CT Citizens Assembly on Property Taxes declined Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s request to withhold its proposals until after the election.
Joe Courtney, George Austin square off in Eastern CT’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney faces Republican George Austin, who hopes to improve his party’s chances despite a tough political environment.
Advocates call for unity in face of attacks on homeless in CT
Attacks on homeless people in Milford and Bridgeport have alarmed advocates, who say they are linked to the criminalization of homelessness.
Democrats outnumber Republicans in first day of early voting in CT
Democrats outnumbered Republicans by nearly a 4-1 margin at the polls Monday in the first of 14 days of early voting in Connecticut.
Westport Museum for History and Culture sends out funding SOS
The Westport Museum needs to raise $750,000 by the end of the year to stay in the 1795 home where it’s operated since 1985.
After Larson’s loss, CT’s 1st District will elect a new representative
Luke Bronin won the Democratic primary and goes into the general election with the upper hand. He faces Republican Amy Chai on Nov. 3.
