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Posted inGovernment
CT strengthens data protections in wake of federal requests
Federal officials approached CT’s third-party vendor, asking for SNAP recipients’ personal information. State officials took it as a warning.
Posted inPartner Content
Long-awaited $3.6B in heating assistance released to states and tribes
Federal funding for LIHEAP, which helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes, was held up because of the government shutdown.
Posted inPolitics
Special election set for Jan. 13 in 139th House District
The special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of state Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville, will be held Jan. 13.
Posted inEspañol
Qué saber sobre las leyes de CT relacionadas con las interacciones con ICE
CT modificó las leyes que rigen la interacción de funcionarios locales con los agentes del ICE y limita las actividades del ICE en el estado.
Posted inEducation
Federal grants for Yale research on malaria were cut, but the work continues
Federal cuts to research have had real-world effects. But for one Yale researcher, the work has continued with alternative funding sources.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Appease or oppose: the soul of a republic
History’s verdict is unwavering: democracy survives not by the silence of the cautious, but by the courage of the convicted.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
What happened to the price of turkey in Connecticut this year?
Turkey prices are up nationwide, but grocery stores offered deals that have helped keep the price of Thanksgiving dinner in check.
Posted inInvestigations
Chris Ziogas, indicted with Kosta Diamantis, takes plea deal
Kosta Diamantis’ attorney Norm Pattis expects Chris Ziogas to testify against him in the federal bribery case, set to begin in February.
Posted inHuman Services
New federal SNAP rules mean 36K in CT still risk food insecurity
Though SNAP benefits were restored, about 36K CT residents are still at risk of losing food assistance due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Posted inImmigration
CT refugee resettlement groups fear effects of Trump ‘review’ order
Groups like IRIS worry a review of refugees admitted since 2021 could result in some of the thousands affected in CT losing approval to stay.
Posted inHousing
Lamont signs H.B. 8002 into law, finalizing controversial housing bill
Gov. Ned Lamont ended months of controversy and speculation Wednesday when he signed a new version of a bill he vetoed this past summer.
Posted inHartford
Why did Hartford public school renovations get paused?
Hartford’s mayor paused state-funded renovations for six public schools in September, surprising key school officials. Here’s what to know.
Posted inBriefs
Can health care providers in CT require you to keep a credit or debit card on file to receive care?
Revisions to the law, which went into effect in October 2025, do not affect the patient’s obligation to pay for services.
Posted inMoney
CT begins broader debate over vanishing federal funds
State leaders now must decide whether CT should indefinitely dedicate millions to reverse gaps created by retreating federal funding.