When we prioritize children over party and measure success by outcomes, not ideology, we build better schools.
Our children deserve better than party-line school boards
Posted inGovernment
Towing companies say DMV proposed rate increases aren’t enough
The cost of having a car towed from a private lot or by police for a parking violation would rise 4.5% annually for the next thee years.
Posted inGovernment
CT, other states sue Trump administration over SNAP suspension
The plaintiffs, including CT, say the Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is ‘contrary to law.’
Posted inEnergy & Environment
PURA approves $66M rate hike for United Illuminating customers
The first major decision since former chair Marissa Gillett resigned will cause monthly electric bills to rise by an estimated $10-$13.
Posted inHuman Services
Mimi Torres-García’s mother admitted abusing her, warrants say
The mother of ‘Mimi’ Torres-García told police that she had restrained her with zip-ties when she was ‘bad,’ according to arrest warrants.
Posted inStudent Voice
CT must bridge healthcare’s digital divide
Many digital health tools assume people have money and know technology. Those who do not are left without access.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Feeding the basics before everything else
With a federal shutdown threatening SNAP benefits and housing insecurity rising, families are being stretched to the limit.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Teachers are key in the fight against domestic violence
Having teachers and schools more routinely educated about Red Flag laws will help to keep our families safer.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
With Marissa Gillett gone, legal battles still plague PURA
A pair of lawsuits remain pending in state courts as of this week alleging wrongdoing by the former PURA chair prior to her resignation.
Posted inHuman Services
Facing loss of SNAP, CT increases funding for Foodshare
Officials acknowledged that the $3 million grant will not match the reach of SNAP, which normally pays $72 million in monthly benefits in CT.
Posted inInvestigations
CT towing companies, consumer advocates at odds over legislative proposals
Advocates and business owners are developing recommendations to the CT legislature as part of a working group formed under a 2025 law.
Posted inMoney
CT will bolster heat assistance program as federal funds stall
Replacing LIHEAP funds with state money will cost Connecticut millions monthly, though the state can seek federal reimbursement after the shutdown.
