Enjoying the view from the train is one of the perks of being car-free, and some parts of the ride are especially beautiful.
The Metro-North view — a perk of being car free
Posted inPolitics
This week at the Capitol: April 21-25, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
Posted inEducation
CT, 18 states sue Trump administration over K-12 DEI guidance and threats to funding
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of state AGs challenging the Education Department’s interpretation of civil rights laws.
Posted inPolitics
Effort underway to seek a pardon for former Gov. John G. Rowland
A discreet effort is underway to explore the possibility of President Donald J. Trump pardoning former Gov. John G. Rowland.
Posted inHealth
Some CT veterans fear federal changes will lead to health care cuts
The Trump administration says its VA staffing reductions won’t impact the services veterans receive. But some vets say that’s unrealistic.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT salaries are among the highest in the U.S. So is its cost of living
CT’s average salaries are among the highest in the nation, but the cost of living is also high. Here’s how much you need to live comfortably.
Posted inHealth
CT offers a ‘miraculous’ stroke treatment. A proposal would provide it to vets
Lawmakers want to start a program for veterans to undergo a new procedure designed to help stroke survivors regain functionality for free.
Posted inMoney
Lamont negotiates healthy raises for CT state troopers
The raises for CT state troopers could trigger similar raises for the rest of the unionized state workforce.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Now is the time to invest in community-based health and human service programs
Unlike any CT budget year in memory, this one is in the context of the threat of unprecedented federal funding cuts and a shaky economy that could have a devastating impact on people across Connecticut,
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Trump’s poodles on Fox News
Ingraham and Hannity long ago abandoned the mission of a free and robust media for the sake of operating as lackeys and cheerleaders for President Trump.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The Bridgeport waterfront development is a game-changer for CT
It will serve as a symbol of a resurgent, reimagined Connecticut; a clear signal to investors, businesses, and residents that Connecticut is ready to compete.
