The bills establish incentives and protections for CT farm owners, including a refundable tax credit and reimbursement for crop losses.
At ‘farm bill’ signing, CT leaders pledge to protect agriculture industry
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Utility accuses PURA of defying court order, again
Avangrid has sought to connect PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett with an op-ed accusing the state’s utilities of engaging in “propaganda.”
Posted inJustice
Several incarcerated at Cheshire Correctional begin hunger strike
The striking individuals say recent lockdowns have been excessive. DOC and union leaders cite staffing shortage.
Posted inPolitics
Gov. Lamont to challenger Rep. Josh Elliott: ‘Welcome to the race’
Rep. Josh Elliott said he will measure success by how he shapes the party’s agenda, not by whether he can win a challenge against Gov. Lamont.
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The federal child tax credit is changing. Here’s what it means for your family
A new child tax credit is coming, bringing changes that will alter how much assistance families receive and which families can receive it.
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El impuesto al diésel en CT se redujo este mes. Lo que debe saber
El cambio en el impuesto al diésel puede afectar el precio de alimentos, medicamentos y más dado que mucha mercancía llega a CT en camión.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
What now on CT housing?
Here’s what’s at stake in CT’s effort to pass a bill to address the housing crisis: the freedom, opportunity and dreams of generations of our neighbors.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Despite provision in budget bill, Wallingford transfer station to remain closed
CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection said it lacks authority to issue the transfer station permit, as called for in budget bill.
Posted inHousing
CT gubernatorial race could see agreement on local zoning control
Gov. Ned Lamont and New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, both exploring runs in 2026, agreed they have similar ideas on local control over zoning.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont finishes review of 203 bills passed in 2025 with a veto
Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed a measure Tuesday that would have given the town of Plainfield leverage in blocking a proposed trash-to-energy plant.
Posted inMoney
Two more CT unions break off contract talks with Lamont
The Judicial Branch unions declared an impasse after being offered $2,000 bonuses, just days after Lamont’s office said it would offer raises.
Posted inInvestigations
Plea deal possible for Bridgeport election fraud suspect
Bridgeport absentee ballot fraud cases are continued; Josephine Edmonds and Jazmarie Melendez are in discussions with prosecutors.
Posted inAnnouncements
Mariana Navarrete Villegas joins CT Mirror as Hartford community engagement reporter
In her role, Navarrete Villegas will bridge the information gap between Hartford’s historically underserved communities and public policy.
Posted inPartner Content
Got a drawer full of dead batteries? A new CT recycling law could soon help
If you’ve got a drawer full of dead batteries and don’t know what to do with them, a new recycling law could soon amp up your options.