Gov. Ned Lamont is weighing whether to call CT lawmakers into special session to revise the housing bill before he must sign or veto it.
Lamont seeking revisions to controversial housing bill
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: These CT crafters are knitting for a cause
CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk discusses her story about CT crafters completing projects for people who no longer can.
Posted inStudent Voice
Listen to young Palestinians
We cannot remain silent as innocent lives are lost. Our generation must speak up for those whose voices have been silenced.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
TRIO transforms lives – but for how long?
Federally funded TRIO programs introduce thousands of kids to the idea of college, but now the Trump administration wants to shut them down.
Posted inPolitics
What bills did CT lawmakers pass in 2025 after years of debate?
Several of the major bills that passed this year addressed issues that lawmakers had unsuccessfully tried to tackle in previous sessions.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
I secured funds to eliminate school meal debt in my district. It’s not a win. It’s a massive policy failure.
It is time for CT to permanently adopt a universal school meals program for all of our students, to ensure healthier learning environments for students.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
Through ‘Loose Ends,’ CT crafters complete unfinished projects
A nonprofit that pairs unfinished projects with people who have the skills to complete them has drawn more than 33,000 people.
Posted inTalking Transportation
‘Pretty chill’ riders endure Metro-North’s service interruption
Stuff happens on a railroad that depends on aging infrastructure…. as it did last Thursday on Metro-North,
Posted inBridgeport
With NY Giants support, Bridgeport hosts girls flag football jamboree
The Bridgeport schools partnered with the New York Giants and Northeast Flag Football League to host a flag football event for girls.
Posted inCities & Towns
Police: White powder mailed to CCSU president
An envelope containing white powder was mailed to the home of Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro on Friday.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Why the Jones Act’s future is dividing Ned Lamont, Joe Courtney
The century-old maritime law is a rare point of disagreement between allies who have long worked together to support CT’s maritime industry.
Posted inEvents
WATCH: CT Mirror’s 2025 Legislative Session Recap
CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas and Erica Phillips join host John Dankosky to review the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session and answer audience questions.
Posted inStudent Voice
You think it’s better for Black women today?
“Better than it used to be” is still not good enough. We need spaces where Black women don’t have to shrink themselves just to get by.