A report said Bridgeport police were justified in shooting Dyshan Best, but another cop with a ‘mild panic attack’ took the first ambulance.
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CT pension investments increase 14%, $8.3 billion gain in 2025
Connecticut’s pension fund assets gained roughly $8.3 billion for retirement programs for state employees, teachers and others last year.
Bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Advocates supported a CT bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
Sen. Chris Murphy vows to stall Senate business until war in Iran is addressed
Murphy and six fellow Democrats want Sec. of State Marco Rubio and Sec. of War Pete Hegseth to testify before various Senate committees.
Lamont nominates 14 to Connecticut Superior Court
CT’s former budget director and the state’s former health care advocate were among those nominated to be Superior Court judges.
Bridgeport schools request $106M increase, warn of major cuts
Bridgeport officials say the $106M is just to maintain the status quo or they would need to cut another $45M to balance their budget.
CT lawmakers in Congress support federal housing reform bill
The bill addresses many aspects of housing affordability, such as preventing corporate landlords from buying up single-family homes and apartments.
Funding for Hartford home renovations rescinded amid audit, probe
Earlier this year, officials at the CT DECD demanded the Hartford Renaissance District return more than $300,000 to the state.
Hundreds testify in favor of ICE accountability, ‘safe spaces’ for immigrants
CT lawmakers considered a bill that would limit immigration enforcement and create pathways for people injured by agents to seek compensation.
Lamont would ban sales of handguns convertible to machine guns
Dozens of opponents say the Connecticut bill is an overreach that would ban sales of popular Glock firearms and similar striker-fired pistols.
Latest CT towing reform bill met with criticism, concerns
Tow companies expressed opposition to changes proposed to CT’s towing laws and a consumer advocate said it doesn’t address important issues.
Push for CT child tax credit gains momentum
Advocates for a CT child tax credit already have enough support, at least on paper, to send a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk.
Ansonia paying for nonexistent fuel cells
The town’s taxpayers are on the hook for a $63.6M fuel cell project even though the deal imploded late last year.
Long-term care insurance legislation advances
The bill would require CT Insurance Dept. to hold a public hearing when insurers’ rate hike requests exceed 10%, notify lawmakers in advance.

