Anthony Mastrangelo could serve four years in prison for sexually abusing children in an after-school program and summer camp in Bethany.
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Posted inGovernment
Tong joins lawsuit over student loan rules for professional degrees
CT’s attorney general argues that new student loan caps for certain degrees will have implications for healthcare work forces like nursing.
Posted inPolitics
With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter
By qualifying for a primary, Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden flipped the script on what was supposed to be a summer of ease for Gov. Ned Lamont.
Posted inPolitics
Doug McCrory loses Democratic nod; three-way primary set
Rep. Maryam Khan of Windsor got the Democratic endorsement for the state’s 2nd Senate District Monday, besting incumbent Sen. Doug McCrory.
Posted inEducation
CSCU Board of Regents Chair Marty Guay resigns
His departure follows the release of a harassment complaint against Chancellor John Maduko that raised questions about Guay’s actions as well
Posted inJustice
Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of Steven Jones
Former Hartford Police officer Joseph Magnano was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Steven Jones in Hartford in February.
Posted inJustice
US Justice Dept. sues CT over law banning masks, requiring ID for ICE
The Justice Dept filed suit in federal court over a new Connecticut law that prohibits federal agents from wearing masks and requires ID.
Posted inEducation
CT colleges expand access to free food, meeting students where they are
As the cost of living and price of higher education both rise, CT college leaders work to ensure more students have access nutritious meals.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
Here’s what CT’s 2026 ‘emergency certified’ bill means for towns
The bill’s provisions included new training requirements for police, changes to early voting and additions to school curricula.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont clinches CT Democratic party endorsement, but will face primary
CT’s Democratic party endorsed incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont for reelection. But he will face a primary challenger, state Rep. Josh Elliott.
Posted inPolitics
Ryan Fazio wins the CT GOP nomination for governor
Connecticut Republicans united Saturday behind Ryan Fazio as their choice to push the GOP past the scandal that derailed Erin Stewart.
Posted inPolitics
CT GOP opens convention, nominating down-ballot candidates
The Connecticut Republican Party opened its two-day nominating convention Friday, rebooting a day after Erin Stewart abruptly quit.
Posted inEducation
Report: CSCU chancellor quit after sexual harassment complaint
The complaint claims former CSCU Chancellor John Maduko sent unwanted sexual messages and comments to a female employee over two years.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Summer electric rates to drop for Eversource, UI customers
CT’s major electric utilities, Eversource and United Illuminating, announced plans on Friday to lower electric supply rates starting July 1.
Posted inEconomic Development
For CT businesses, 2026 legislative session produced mixed results
While there was progress on some tax credits, new AI regulation and labor protections could introduce new burdens, business leaders said.