WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel discussed her article about how federal changes are affecting Connecticut’s wind and solar energy plans.
PODCAST: Clouds form over CT’s clean energy plans
Posted inHousing
Report: Much of state-funded affordable housing is rehabbed property
It wasn’t clear from the Office of Legislative Research report how much the properties actually expanded the state’s overall housing stock.
Posted inHuman Services
Lamont nominates Christina Ghio as Child Advocate
Christina Ghio, who has been serving as CT’s acting Child Advocate for more than a year, was nominated to fill the post permanently Monday.
Posted inStudent Voice
Saving lives beyond the Heimlich
When the conventional method for choking emergencies fails there is an opportunity for a life-saving backup intervention.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
What to know about urgent crisis centers in CT
For CT families with children in need of mental health care, urgent crisis centers offer emergency treatment. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Our weakened state
Too many young people don’t see a future for them in Connecticut. We’ve ignored this growing problem for too long.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
No candy in elementary school? No smartphones in high school
High schoolers should be restricted from using cell phones in the classroom the same way we limit candy in elementary school.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT needs to plan for its energy future, but the view is cloudy
From politics to policies, a lot of uncertainty needs to be resolved before officials can plan to meet CT’s energy needs in the future.
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Unwrap More Than a Phone: Why Smarter Mobile Service Is the Gift That Keeps Giving
This holiday season, discover how Cox Mobile is redefining mobile service with flexible plans, seamless integration, and smarter connectivity, just in time to upgrade your phone and lower your bill.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The dangers of the fall
Autumn leaves look pretty as they change colors, but when they are spent and fall to the ground, they present real problems for travelers.
Posted inEvents
LIVESTREAM: Q&A on the Government Shutdown with Rep. Jahana Hayes
Join us at CT Mirror for a livestream conversation between Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and host Lisa Hagen about the federal government shutdown.
Posted inHuman Services
Mimi Torres-García case prompts lawmakers to mull policy change
Her case sparked debate about changes to the way DCF confirms children’s identities during interviews and whether it has enough resources.
Posted inHealth
Judge approves Hartford HealthCare’s purchase of 2 Prospect-owned CT hospitals
A judge approved on Friday the purchase of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, currently owned by Prospect Medical Holdings.
Posted inPolitics
State prosecutors investigating Bridgeport city councilman again
State officials are investigating a claim that Bridgeport city councilman Alfredo Castillo improperly collected absentee ballots this month.
Posted inBriefs
Does CT rely on imported natural gas because it doesn’t produce any?
Connecticut’s electric power sector alone used a record amount of natural gas in 2023, accounting for nearly 60% of total state generation.