Consumers pay a five-cent surcharge for alcohol bottles under 50 mL. The program has generated millions in revenue, but some have concerns.
CT’s ‘nips’ surcharge: What to know and why it faces opposition
Posted inCT Viewpoints
When does college begin? For 3,500 high school students, it already has
Early College programs mean improved graduation rates, stronger college enrollment outcomes, and enhanced workforce preparation.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Strong CT schools require strong partnerships
Improving CT student outcomes requires strong schools, strong community partnerships, and better information about what works.
Posted inPolitics
Fight for generational change takes aim at U.S. Rep. John Larson
U.S. Rep. John Larson told Democrats he has experience and seniority his challengers lack, and they have something he does not: time to wait.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Could your mail really stop?
The U.S. Postal Service is once again warning it’s in real trouble, and this time, they’re not whispering.
Posted inPolitics
Eviction reform, Aquarion, towing laws: CT politics news
Plus: Rep. Rosa DeLauro wants to fund DHS but not ICE, and bills increasing the ECS formula and offering tax credits for paid internships advance.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT launches tire stewardship program to make disposal easier
The program represents the nation’s first such effort to be led by tire manufacturers, known as ‘extended producer responsibility’
Posted inHuman Services
DCF investigating death of Enfield girl
The Department of Children and Families is working alongside police to investigate the sudden death of a 12-year-old Enfield girl.
Posted inGovernment
Forensic lab-on-wheels ready for deployment to CT crime scenes
The state used about $1 million in federal COVID emergency funding to purchase and outfit the mobile forensic service.
Posted inPartner Content
Judge: US government overreached in transgender health care declaration
The ruling grants preliminary relief to health professionals who provide the treatments. The judge also denied government’s motion to dismiss.
Posted inPartner Content
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations
A legislative blueprint laid out how Trump wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence without curbing innovation.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT had 2nd-highest electric bills in 2025, up slightly from 2024
Connecticut saw only a 3.8% increase in annual electric bills compared to 2024, but they are still among the biggest in the nation.
Posted inBriefs
Did a judge rule CT corporations are ‘entitled’ to refund for overturned Trump tariffs?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs was unconstitutional.
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Don’t restrict our ability to hold public servants accountable
Exempting home addresses from release on public documents does not fully protect people, and makes it harder to hold them accountable.