The Education Secretary defended moves by President Donald Trump’s administration to radically reshape the dept. since his return to office.
At Yale, Linda McMahon says she’ll shut down ‘bureaucracy of education’
Posted inGovernment
USDA secretary: Federal farm grant ‘at the finish line’ for CT
Rep. Rosa DeLauro pressed USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins about the status of the $53 million for CT. The disaster relief grant was created in 2024.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT needs homelessness program coordination
Solving homelessness requires a system that can assess who someone is, what they need, and route them to the right combination of housing, treatment, supervision, and support.
Posted inPolitics
Pressed for immediate aid, Lamont launches study on education
The order invites attention to CT’s success in providing public education and its failure to equalize opportunities in a state of extremes.
Posted inPolitics
Larson, Bronin in a tight battle for campaign donations
Some of the biggest contributors to candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District were state legislators, PACs and Hollywood.
Posted inEconomic Development
As Trump overhauls tariffs, CT has expanded its own trade partnerships
CT leaders are establishing direct trade commissions with other countries, seeking to maintain friendly business ties, attract investment.
Posted inBriefs
Are Black Americans disproportionately represented on the organ transplant waitlist?
Black or African American patients accounted for about 27% of people on the national transplant waiting list, about 28,000 people.
Posted inPartner Content
Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had monopoly over big concert venues
The ruling, in a lawsuit brought by dozens of states — including Connecticut — won’t immediately bring relief for concertgoers.
Posted inPartner Content
Working class advocates call for CT Billionaire’s Tax
About a dozen people dressed as Mr. Monopoly spent Tax Day at Gov. Ned Lamont’s office, asking for a fairer tax system.
Posted inAnnouncements
CT Mirror towing investigation named finalist for national award
CT Mirror and ProPublica are finalists in the 2025 Taylor Family Award for Fairness in Journalism for an investigation into the state’s towing practices.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Giving away our protected ocean places
This proclamation is yet another move that sacrifices American public lands and waters in exchange for political favors to a few.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The privilege of knowing how to swim
It’s critical for state lawmakers to take action to ensure swim lessons are affordable and available to all children.
Posted inHuman Services
DCF involved in Enfield case a week before 12-year-old was found dead
News of DCF’s involvement with the family comes as the CT agency faces heavy scrutiny and questions about its handling of other investigations.
Posted inPolitics
Investigative report overshadows unveiling of Stewart-Ackert ticket
The report said the New Britain tax collector, Cheryl Blogoslawski, had backdated tax payments during Erin Stewart’s tenure as mayor.
Posted inHealth
Lamont pushes health insurance tax credits for CT small businesses
Ned Lamont’s proposal offers a tax credit to businesses that help cover the cost for employees who buy their own health insurance plans.