Whether Connecticut will fill the gaps in SNAP funding left by the federal shutdown is ‘an ongoing conversation,’ a state official said.
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Posted inHealth
Hartford HealthCare wins Prospect Medical Holdings CT hospitals
Hartford HealthCare was named the successful bidder in an auction to acquire Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals.
Posted inPolitics
CT 2025 municipal elections: How to vote and know who’s running
On Nov. 4, Connecticut will hold elections for local offices like mayor, city council and board of education. Here’s what to know.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
26 years after lobster die-off, CT lobstermen reflect on a net loss
The Long Island Sound lobster industry was decimated in 1999, but CT’s last few commercial lobstermen keep the tradition alive in Stonington.
Posted inPolitics
No Kings protests bring thousands to cities across CT
An estimated 10,000 people came to the CT state Capitol to call for opposition to President Donald Trump’s changes in federal policy.
Posted inHuman Services
Child posed as dead New Britain girl in meeting, DCF says
DCF says the girl’s mother had another child impersonate the girl during a wellness check early this year.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis defends his acceptance of money from contractors
Diamantis argued it was completely legal for him to accept tens of thousands of dollars in ‘fees’ from two school construction contractors.
Posted inJustice
Judge orders release of video of death of J’Allen Jones
The judge said the public interest in releasing the video of J’Allen Jones’ death outweighed concerns raised by the Department of Correction.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Violent crime is down across CT. What’s happening in your town?
Murders in the state declined nearly 35%, and cases of criminal sexual contact declined nearly 18% from 2023 to 2024.
Posted inHartford
What resources exist for Hartford’s first-generation college students?
In Hartford and beyond, there are resources for high school students who want to become first-generation college students. Here are some.
Posted inHealth
CT and Prospect Medical Holdings landlord clash over tax debt
The issue plays a central role in ongoing negotiations for UConn Health to acquire Waterbury Hospital, currently owned by Prospect.
Posted inEducation
Bridgeport student assault raises questions about walking distance to school
Bridgeport high schoolers are expected to walk up to 2 miles before being eligible for the bus, which one parent called ‘ridiculously long.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis testifies: They were fees, not bribes
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis testified in federal court in Bridgeport on Thursday in an effort to deflect charges that he solicited bribes.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT rejects controversial UI monopoles plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport
The CT Siting Council voted 5-3 to reject United Illuminating’s application to build the Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line.
Posted inPolitics
Bronin leads Larson in fundraising in 1st District race
Luke Bronin raised nearly $1.2 million since announcing in late July, compared to John Larson’s $809,000 haul over the past three months.
