Artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in CT, which is home to more than 70 tree farms.
Charting Connecticut
National trust in the federal government is low. CT residents agree
CT residents trust the federal government less than state or local institutions, and nationally, trust is at its lowest level in decades.
Traffic fatalities are down this year in CT
An analysis of each state’s road safety reported that Connecticut could use more laws addressing child and passenger protections in cars.
What happened to the price of turkey in Connecticut this year?
Turkey prices are up nationwide, but grocery stores offered deals that have helped keep the price of Thanksgiving dinner in check.
CT families are struggling with the necessities, including diapers
Families struggling to afford basic necessities are confronting another urgent need affecting Connecticut’s youngest residents: diapers.
The ranks of unaffiliated CT voters are growing
The number of registered Democrats is dropping in Connecticut as more voters have chosen to register without a political party.
CT voter turnout higher in 2025 than past municipal elections
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
What’s Connecticut’s favorite candy?
What’s the most popular candy in Connecticut? And which state has a fancy for Almond Joy? And where’s all the chocolate?
SNAP cuts to families in CT will hit harder than any other state
CT families receiving SNAP benefits could lose nearly $200 monthly on average, a bigger hit than families would feel in any other state.
Violent crime is down across CT. What’s happening in your town?
Murders in the state declined nearly 35%, and cases of criminal sexual contact declined nearly 18% from 2023 to 2024.
The price of a cup of coffee in CT is up 7.7%. It could be worse.
In 2020, the price of a pound of roasted ground coffee in U.S. cities averaged $4.43. In August 2025, prices hit $8.87 per pound.
Report: CT ranks 15th in nation for AI use
Washington, D.C. and Utah use Claude the most, followed by California. Researchers found that AI usage was correlated with a state’s income.
International student enrollment at UConn is down 8%
International students in 2025 account for less than 10% of the University of Connecticut’s enrollment for the first time in 5 years.
Rental subsidies struggle to keep pace with housing costs
Nonprofits are distributing rent assistance payments that are 14% higher than in 2024 and 49% higher than in 2020 to keep pace with costs.
COVID cases in Connecticut rose in August
Connecticut’s COVID cases have been rising throughout the summer, reaching levels in August not seen since February.
