The federal student aid office plans to resume collecting defaulted loans on May 5, ending a pause that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CT Dems speak out against Trump plan to resume collections on student loans
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Chris Murphy takes his ‘emergency’ message on the road
As other Democrats grasp to respond to Trump, CT Sen. Chris Murphy is channeling his own frustration and anger into a blitz of appearances.
Posted inEducation
Cheng out at CSCU following spending controversy
Cheng agreed to step aside as of July 1 following months of controversy regarding his overspending on meals, alcohol and chauffeur services.
Posted inHealth
Boosting direct care hours at nursing homes would cost $24M
A bill that would increase how much time nursing home staff must spend with residents would cost $24M as CT is facing financial challenges.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Landlords outweigh renters in CT General Assembly
CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk discusses her story about the nearly one in five members of the state legislature who are landlords.
Posted inPartner Content
Amid reports of wrongful detentions, CT activists teach immigrants their constitutional rights
At Know Your Rights training sessions, advocates teach people their constitutional rights to use if they ever interact with an ICE agent.
Posted inHealth
What would looming federal cuts to Medicaid mean for CT?
Providers say they could have to pare back services, and the Lamont administration is modeling what cuts would mean for CT’s budget.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Fully fund the excess cost grant
Fully funding the Excess Cost Grant ensures that every student, regardless of ability, can access the specialized instruction and services they need.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Democracy, America’s health and the common good at risk
Diversity, equity, inclusion and the common good are the pillars of our democratic culture. We MUST raise our voices again and again to preserve these ideals.
Posted inStudent Voice
Converting contamination into community
Connecticut’s initiative to redevelop brownfield properties is both an environmental plan and an innovative economic strategy.
Posted inHousing
Nearly 1 in 5 CT lawmakers are landlords. Could that affect policy?
Several lawmakers said they can’t help but be shaped by their experiences, and that those experiences help color policy debate.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The Metro-North view — a perk of being car free
Enjoying the view from the train is one of the perks of being car-free, and some parts of the ride are especially beautiful.
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.