Lawmakers and advocates praised homeschool families for successful advocacy against further regulations, but warned the battle is not over.
CT homeschool families declare victory against regulations, for now
Posted inPolitics
CT Gov. Ned Lamont ‘more inclined’ to seek 3rd term in 2026
Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday that economic uncertainties and political chaos only increase the chances that he will seek a third term.
Posted inEvents
WATCH: Rep. Rosa DeLauro IN THE ROOM June 18
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky sat with Rep. Rosa DeLauro on June 18, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at CitySeed in New Haven.
Posted inPolitics
CT municipal camp bills, proposed after Bethany scandal, expire
Proposed regulations spurred by a child sex abuse scandal at a Bethany camp will not come to pass after session ended without a vote on them.
Posted inInvestigations
Why a Bridgeport resident’s ballot fraud case could set precedent
A woman who admitted to ballot abuse will likely not face consequences due to her financial situation. Some question the precedent that sets.
Posted inStudent Voice
It is time to put healthcare before profit
Waterbury Hospital’s story shows what happens when healthcare becomes a profit machine instead of a public good.
Posted inPolitics
Despite key bills’ passage, legislative session ends on sour note
A number of bills passed in the waning hours of CT’s 2025 legislative session, but many more died, and there were a few twists along the way.
Posted inGovernment
Lawmakers OK Sunday hunting, while giving reprieve to bears
CT lawmakers approved Sunday hunting on private land, but a separate bill that would have allowed for a bear hunt didn’t make the cut.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT HB 5002 is a bitter pill, but good medicine
The bill will shift many planning prerogatives long held by municipalities to the state government.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Collective bargaining is rebuilding America’s defense industrial base
Congress recognized that the 2025 wages for shipbuilding trades were failing to match the hiring and retention demand for the Navy’s growing fleet size.
Posted inMoney
CT’s $9.7B bond package to enhance local aid, housing
The borrowing plan would finance aid for cities and towns, homelessness prevention and security at places of worship, among other areas.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
After years of frustrations, climate advocates give tepid praise to CT lawmakers
Though tepid, this year’s reviews were an improvement over advocates’ criticisms following the demise of similar efforts in past years.
Posted inJustice
Lamont stops release of CT Dept. of Correction medical malpractice report
The report on malpractice and neglect at the Department of Correction examined 25 cases that led to lawsuits or could result in a lawsuit.