In some circles natural gas is viewed as the holy grail. In others it’s a climate change nightmare. And then there’s everything in between.
The Trump administration favors natural gas. What does that mean for CT?
Posted inBridgeport
As temperatures dip, Bridgeport shelters struggle to meet the need
While more CT households seek shelter each year, available shelter beds have declined, according to Opening Doors Fairfield County.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
How will the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ impact your CT town?
Wealth and income inequality are projected to increase in Connecticut under President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’
Posted inBriefs
Did the US Postal Service change its postmark rules?
Some people have raised concerns about the mailing of bills, absentee ballots and other items that require a specific postmark date.
Posted inPartner Content
ICE opening huge lockup 50 miles north of New York City
The Dept of Homeland Security appears to be planning a new immigrant detention facility to hold as many as 1,500 detainees in Chester, N.Y.
Posted inMoney
Spending cap will allow most CT budget growth in a decade
It remains unclear whether a 5.93% increase in spending will cover growing needs in core programs — or offset vanishing federal aid.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
New federal policy threatens CRNAs’ education
New federal policy threatens the future of prospective nurse anesthesia students, and by extension, the CRNA workforce in CT and across the country.
Posted inGovernment
Murphy, DeLauro seeking Homeland Security reforms in funding bill
More Democrats in Congress are looking to condition their support for a DHS funding bill on securing more guardrails for ICE.
Posted inHealth
CT officials voice concerns about Trump health care plan
Connecticut health officials and lawmakers on Thursday expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s new health care policy framework.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
PURA ordered to reconsider sale of Aquarion Water Company
The decision is a lifeline for Eversource’s bid to sell Aquarion to South Central CT Regional Water Authority in a deal worth over $2 billion
Posted inHuman Services
Autopsy confirms ‘Mimi’ Torres-García’s cause of death was starvation
The autopsy confirmed the 11-year-old’s death was caused by child abuse and starvation. She weighed only 27 pounds, the report said,
Posted inHuman Services
Whiplash in CT as Trump administration reverses mental health, addiction cuts
One CT provider was scrambling to avoid layoffs when the Trump administration reversed its cuts to mental health, addiction services grants.
Posted inPartner Content
NY wind project back on after judge rules against Trump administration
Judge Carl J. Nichols, an appointee of President Trump, ruled construction on Empire Wind could proceed as he considers the merits of the government’s order.
Posted inBriefs
Did homelessness in Connecticut increase by more than 40% in 2025?
CT provides a point-in-time count of the sheltered and unsheltered people in the state every year. The census is completed in January.
