Nonprofits are distributing rent assistance payments that are 14% higher than in 2024 and 49% higher than in 2020 to keep pace with costs.
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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.
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Over 100K CT residents could lose Medicaid coverage. What towns may be hit hardest?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cause 100K-170K people in CT to lose Medicaid coverage and would hit low-income areas the hardest.
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Report: Dip in CT labor force could be related to US immigration policy
In Connecticut and across the United States, ICE arrests are up and the labor force participation rate has dropped.
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New Haven-area ER visitors more likely to report suicidal thoughts
Residents from South Central Connecticut told emergency room personnel they’d had thoughts of suicide at 1 1/2 times the state average.
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CT is adding more housing in most towns, but growth is slowing
Recent state data shows that some CT towns are seeing a net loss of housing units, and in five of nine regions, housing growth is slowing.
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Lyme disease case rates are increasing faster in other NE states
In 2010, Connecticut had the second-highest Lyme disease case rate in New England. In 2023, it had the lowest.
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Where have FEMA grant programs in CT been cancelled?
The federal government recently cancelled a disaster relief grant program and discontinued another, leaving some CT projects stuck.
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What CT school districts would feel federal cuts the most?
If nothing changes, $53.6 million in federal funds would be withheld from Connecticut schools, disproportionately affecting high-needs areas.
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Many more people are on Medicaid in CT than a decade ago
The number of CT residents on Medicaid has risen steadily over the years. About 44% of recipients work full time and 29% work part time.
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We tracked over 100 bills during CT’s 2025 legislative session. Where’d they end up?
The Connecticut General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 legislative session on June 4, with a marathon of debates and votes on the floors of both chambers — and closed-door dealmaking as the final gavel neared. Connecticut Mirror reporters, who had followed dozens of bills from the concept phase and through committee votes, were keeping tabs […]
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CT legalized recreational cannabis 4 years ago. What’s changed?
As sales of recreational marijuana have increased in CT, sales of medical cannabis have dropped, and overall sales have held fairly steady.
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More EVs than ever in CT. How many in your town?
There are more than 60,000 electric vehicles — including plug-in hybrids — in Connecticut, a 2,481% increase since 2014.
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CT kids rank high in ‘well-being’ — but what does that mean?
CT ranked 5th in children’s health but ranked lower in other areas: 26th for economic well-being and 22nd for family and community measures.
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What languages are spoken in CT besides English and Spanish?
Only about 74.2% of CT households speak only English, and in addition to Spanish, many other languages are present across the state.