The report was commissioned amid concerns CT wasn’t doing enough to support students with disabilities. Its findings affirmed those concerns.
Report: Problems persist in CT special ed system despite federal compliance
Posted inGovernment
Rep. John Larson joins effort to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
U.S. Rep. John Larson joined a number of House Democrats supporting impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT housing growth plans, convoluted regs and opportunities for 2026
It is hard to imagine a more convoluted set of review and approval procedures than those in the state’s new housing law.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Between the torch and the street in Minneapolis
I remember learning about the Statue of Liberty as a kid. Not the politics. The feeling. The torch. The water. The idea that someone was standing at the edge of the country, holding a light, saying you can come in now. It felt settled. Like a promise you weren’t allowed to question. I didn’t think […]
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We need CT leaders to do more about ICE
U.S. Rep. John Larson and Sen. Richard Blumenthal both issued press releases on January 9, expressing the outrage most of us feel at the actions of ICE and President Donald Trump. They called for an independent investigation of the shooting of American citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and also of how and why a […]
Posted inStudent Voice
The cost of convenience (hint: more than a dollar)
One out of every 20 independent grocery stores will go out of business within a few years of a dollar store arriving in their area.
Posted inPolitics
Special election results: Dems claim victory for Larry Pemberton
Early results showed Larry Pemberton Jr. assured of election to the 139th House District of Ledyard, Montville and Norwich.
Posted inJustice
Report: Errors led to deaths of two men prescribed methadone in prison
CT Inspector General found that “significant medical errors” were made when prescribing methadone to Ronald Johnson and Tyler Cole.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: How CT’s Himes is using his limited power in Trump’s America
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen discuss her article about Rep. Jim Himes’ approach to navigating the second Trump presidency.
Posted inStudent Voice
AI Minstrelsy: Slavery and its digital footprint
Through AI minstrel tropes have been modernized for the public, placing an entire group of people in a box they can never seem to escape.
Posted inPolitics
Still a self-funder, Lamont is accepting other funds to show support
Gov. Ned Lamont’s reelection campaign reported raising $84,903 from contributors since mid-November. He chipped in another $105,000.
Posted inPartner Content
US Supreme Court takes up battle over transgender athletes in school sports
Lower courts ruled for transgender athletes who challenged state bans in ID, WV, but conservative-led Supreme Court might not follow suit.
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Court: Trump admin illegally blocked clean energy grants to Dem states
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects, including battery plants, hydrogen technology projects and electric grid upgrades.