Lawmakers increased school funding and approved regulations for homeschool. But a proposed cellphone ban missed the mark.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT tire recycling effort faces ‘disappointing’ setback
A bill failed to gain passage that would have required retailers—who handle disposal for most used tires—to participate in the program.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin beats John Larson in convention upset, faces primary
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin won the Democratic endorsement for CT’s 1st Congressional District, setting the stage for a 3-way primary.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart campaign rattled yet again by her mayoral records
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Erin Stewart has been assessing the damage from reports indicating the misuse of her New Britain city credit card.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont touts labor bill as he pursues nomination for 3rd term
The bill provided Lamont with a ready-made platform to tout his support among the state’s labor unions ahead of the Democratic convention.
Posted inPartner Content
SCOTUS temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving access to mifepristone untouched until at least Thursday, while justices consider restricting the drug.
Posted inHuman Services
DCF ends probe of shoplifting incident before Enfield girl’s death
The DCF has closed its investigation of a shoplifting incident that happened a few days before Eve Rogers’ death. A criminal probe continues.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains, Politics
CT bills that didn’t pass in 2026: School cellphones, data centers, evictions
Lawmakers passed 218 bills this year. But many more never made it out of their committees or were never voted on by the full legislature.
Posted inHuman Services
At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating.
The high turnover rate, which has led to confused families and burnout among remaining employees, has become a key factor in DCF’s troubles.
Posted inEconomic Development
After failed Bridgeport bid, Norwich stadium deal could be boon for Eastern CT
A recently inked deal moves the CT United Football Club soccer team, which once hoped to play in Bridgeport, to Norwich’s Dodd Stadium.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT’s legislative session in numbers: How many bills passed?
This session, 218 bills passed the House and Senate. They dealt with topics from bottle redemption fraud to accountability of ICE agents.
Posted inMoney
New CT budget sets Lamont’s legacy as he seeks 3rd term
As he runs for a third term, a piece of Gov. Ned Lamont’s legacy already is established: He’s reduced CT’s debt at unmatched speed and scale.
Posted inPolitics
GOP candidates Fazio, McCaughey debate; Stewart takes a pass
Sen. Ryan Fazio and Newsmax host Betsy McCaughey talked about appealing to unaffiliated voters during a debate broadcast live on WTIC-AM.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont crows legislative, fiscal successes as he pivots to campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont happily cast himself Thursday as a sensible, centrist leader who has paid down crushing debts and boosted education.
Posted inPolitics
Endorsements pile up in CT’s 1st District ahead of convention
As Luke Bronin touted Pete Buttigieg’s support, John Larson and Jillian Gilchrest also rolled out endorsements prior to Monday’s convention.