Officials say the proliferation of energy-efficient devices and rooftop solar panels is driving down the demand on the electric grid.
New England power demand fell to an all-time low on Easter
Posted inMoney
Big demand for this CT ag grant, but no money for it next year
Gov. Ned Lamont toured a farm to celebrate Earth Day and a grant program that illustrated the reach and limits of spending cap constraints.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why trade between countries shouldn’t ‘balance’
If Trump puts back his tariffs on everyone, the U.S. will not remain “leader of the free world” for much longer.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Earth Day 2025—CT must lead where Trump is failing
While the Trump administration rolls back environmental protections, Connecticut has a choice: we can follow them into failure —or we can fight forward.
Posted inEducation
Why CT special education funding bills are dividing advocates
The controversial bills would change how Connecticut’s private special education programs are funded and may bill for services.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Chris Murphy is doing things differently than his congressional colleagues. How?
CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas discusses his story about Sen. Chris Murphy becoming one of congressional Democrats’ most outspoken anti-Trump voices.
Posted inMoney
Lawmakers to offer CT budget that pushes back on ‘fiscal guardrails’
State legislators will propose their budget Tuesday, using every loophole and maneuver available to bend budget caps without breaking them.
Posted inEducation
What would Lamont’s universal pre-K plan mean for your family?
Gov. Ned Lamont is championing a plan that would offer free or reduced-price pre-K education to scores of CT families. Here’s what to know.
Posted inPolitics
Chris Murphy, a new ‘pugilistic populist,’ maps resistance to Trump
Chris Murphy says President Trump is bullying key institutions into submission. He wants to meet the moment with uncompromising defiance.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Five bad ideas for solving traffic congestion
Everybody loves to complain about our traffic. And for some, the solutions are simple, if impractical.
Posted inPolitics
This week at the Capitol: April 14-18, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.