CT Rep. Craig Fishbein said cases of Tesla vandalism are ‘acts of domestic terrorism,’ but calling for the impeachment of judges is ‘a process.’
CT conservatives denounce Tesla vandalism as ‘intimidation’
Posted inMoney
Trump freezes $14 million in aid for K-12 education in CT
Connecticut education officials still were working early Monday to identify all frozen funds and affected school districts.
Posted inJustice
Police chiefs ask lawmakers to allow vehicle stops for cannabis use
A bill would allow police officers to pull people over for consuming cannabis while driving and would explore a state blood-THC limit.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Lamont wants to make pre-K free for some CT families. What’s in the way?
WSHU sits down with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her story about the push for ‘universal pre-K’ in Connecticut.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The case for a CT child tax credit
The 2025 Democratic Freshman Class is standing united in support of the child tax credit because we know this is the right thing to do for Connecticut.
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Sen. Chris Murphy says mass nonviolent protests opposing President Trump are increasingly likely
At a town hall in Stamford, Sen. Chris Murphy said ‘the threat to our democracy is real’ and that Democrats should plan for mass demonstrations.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
Who’s suffering most from federal cuts? Our veterans
With cuts to the federal workforce and cuts to VA services, our veterans are reeling from a one-two punch.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Will tariffs on Canadian energy impact CT utility bills? What to know
Trump’s plan to levy new tariffs on Canadian imports has led to confusion over whether they would apply to electricity supplied to New England.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Time for a housing grand bargain in CT
While 8-30g has played a role in expanding affordable housing, its limitations and unintended consequences highlight the need for comprehensive reform.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Lamont aligns himself with Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
Gov. Lamont should be securing a healthy, renewable energy future, not aligning with policies that run against the well-being of Connecticut.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Invest in CT’s community development financial institutions
By creatively allocating existing and new state resources to CDFIs, the state could multiply its impact with private and philanthropic dollars to create housing.
Posted inEducation
Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?
A bill could allow children to attend preschool for free or at a radically reduced cost. But many elements of the program are still unclear.
Posted inTalking Transportation
More border scrutiny for everyone — even citizens
Did you know that CBP can ask to see your cellphone… and ask you to unlock it for inspection?
Posted inMoney
CT leaders say they’ll counter swiftly if Trump cuts more federal aid
Gov. Ned Lamont and legislative leaders said on Friday CT’s piggy banks are large, and the state won’t hesitate to crack them.
Posted inPolitics
This week at the Capitol: March 24-28, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.