A week after the latest shooting, the shock remains, Hartford leaders say, and groups are working together to alleviate lingering trauma.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT Siting Council approves solar expansion in East Windsor
The project would add 150 acres to the existing Gravel Pit Solar facility, increasing output by 30 megawatts. Some residents were dismayed.
Posted inPartner Content
Yale ups annual payments to New Haven by $5 million
That voluntary-payment bump is part of a new town-gown deal announced by Mayor Justin Elicker and Yale President Maurie McInnis Friday.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Affordable housing in CT has increased slightly in 15 years
The amount of affordable housing in Connecticut has risen from 159,520 units in 2011 to 186,170 units in 2025, or about 16.7%.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Ceci Maher to retire, says it is time for next generation
Sen. Ceci Maher, 72, announced she will not seek reelection, but will instead step aside so “younger leaders” can take the reins.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lawmakers advance nominations of new PURA board
Lamont’s four PURA nominees cleared a legislative hurdle after hours of questioning over what they might do about CT’s high electricity costs.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs after SCOTUS loss
More states have joined CT in a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the previous ones.
Posted inGovernment
CT senators respond to Kristi Noem firing: ‘She was horrible’
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said even with Noem gone, Homeland Security needs to undertake a vastly different approach.
Posted inPartner Content
CT lawmakers consider new regulations on wake surfing
The proposal would allow wake surfing to take place within 200 feet of the shoreline on most Connecticut lakes, with some exceptions.
Posted inJustice
CT state police deploy new multimillion-dollar technology, equipment
Troopers demonstrated new tasers, bodycams, virtual reality training and other software Wednesday. CT has approved $120M for the equipment.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT small businesses hope their latest R&D tax credit push pays off
Lawmakers are again considering expanding the state’s R&D tax credit to small businesses. Advocates are hopeful it will pass this session.
Posted inInvestigations
A difficult week for Sen. Doug McCrory and earmarks
The FBI investigation of the Hartford Dem’s role in delivering millions in earmarks played a part in Lamont’s line-item veto of the earmarks.
Posted inEducation
CT high school students argue for increase in ECS funding formula
Students from across CT urged lawmakers to act on two bills that would increase the Education Cost Sharing grant formula that funds schools.
Posted inHealth
Will CT recoup $127M in taxes owed by Prospect Medical Holdings?
At a ribbon-cutting at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday, Gov. Lamont said it’s unclear how much in unpaid taxes CT will recover from Prospect.
Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers seek to rein in Trump on Iran
After Trump officials briefed Congress on the Middle East, Senate will take up war powers resolution Wednesday. House to follow Thursday.