The money, which will help fund projects regionwide, comes as the EPA has sought to slash staff and funding for efforts across the U.S.
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Norm Pattis asks out of defending Kosta Diamantis in second trial
Konstantinos Diamantis’ attorney Norm Pattis said Diamantis hasn’t paid him for defending him in his first trial.
Posted inHuman Services
Two families, one child: the case that reshaped foster parents’ rights in Connecticut
Her father implored DCF officials to help him get her back. Her foster parents battled to adopt her. The case landed at the state Supreme Court.
Posted inPolitics
AG to CT court: Some General Assembly records aren’t public
The AG’s office argues that all records relating to the “legitimate … activities” of the CT legislature are exempt from public disclosure.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
New Haven plant now the East Coast’s largest producer of biofuels
American GreenFuels’ growth has been spurred by laws requiring fuel dealers to blend home heating oil with biodiesel to reduce emissions.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains, Education
Why CT lawmakers may take up universal school meals issue in 2026
Disruptions to programs like SNAP have renewed calls for CT to do what it can to ensure that children are fed in schools.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
A chemist, a chef and an author craft soy sauce on the CT coast
For Bob Florence, brewing soy sauce at home was a hobby. Then James Wayman, a chef who was conducting his own soy experiments, got involved.
Posted inGovernment
CT strengthens data protections in wake of federal requests
Federal officials approached CT’s third-party vendor, asking for SNAP recipients’ personal information. State officials took it as a warning.
Posted inPolitics
Special election set for Jan. 13 in 139th House District
The special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of state Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville, will be held Jan. 13.
Posted inEducation
Federal grants for Yale research on malaria were cut, but the work continues
Federal cuts to research have had real-world effects. But for one Yale researcher, the work has continued with alternative funding sources.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
What happened to the price of turkey in Connecticut this year?
Turkey prices are up nationwide, but grocery stores offered deals that have helped keep the price of Thanksgiving dinner in check.
Posted inInvestigations
Chris Ziogas, indicted with Kosta Diamantis, takes plea deal
Kosta Diamantis’ attorney Norm Pattis expects Chris Ziogas to testify against him in the federal bribery case, set to begin in February.
Posted inImmigration
CT refugee resettlement groups fear effects of Trump ‘review’ order
Groups like IRIS worry a review of refugees admitted since 2021 could result in some of the thousands affected in CT losing approval to stay.
Posted inHuman Services
New federal SNAP rules mean 36K in CT still risk food insecurity
Though SNAP benefits were restored, about 36K CT residents are still at risk of losing food assistance due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Posted inHousing
Lamont signs H.B. 8002 into law, finalizing controversial housing bill
Gov. Ned Lamont ended months of controversy and speculation Wednesday when he signed a new version of a bill he vetoed this past summer.
