Here we review the new Council on Housing Development; revised parking rules; transit-oriented development and the Connecticut Department of Housing’s new role as a developer as well as funder.
HB 8002’s new housing programs — some useful, some not
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Work can again resume on Revolution Wind, judge orders in blow to Trump
Judge Royce Lamberth ruled from the bench Monday that evidence provided by the federal government was not sufficient to justify halting work.
Posted inGovernment
Rep. Rosa DeLauro has surgery after breaking wrist in fall
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3rd District, underwent an outpatient operation on Friday after breaking her wrist in a fall days earlier.
Posted inEducation
CT community school leaders speak out after losing $4M in federal grants
Canceled grants came from Full-Service Community Schools, a program that funds partnerships between schools and nonprofit service providers.
Posted inMoney
Lamont reaches first wage deal with CT union since April
The four-year agreement with Local 511 of Connecticut Employees Union Independent endorses 2.5% raises through 2028 and calls for step hikes.
Posted inPolitics
GOP’s Ryan Fazio reaches public financing goal in governor race
The gubernatorial campaign of Republican Ryan Fazio said its fundraising has crossed the $250,000 threshold to qualify for public financing.
Posted inTransportation
Metro-North ticket changes: What CT residents should know
Travelers on Metro-North’s New Haven Line are adjusting to changes in buying and using train tickets. Here’s what to know.
Posted inPartner Content
Here’s what’s really happening with child care fraud in MN
Evidence is nowhere near the epidemic levels a viral YouTube video would suggest — but it hasn’t stopped a crackdown on child care funding.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
HB 8002: The good, the confusing, the dysfunctional
CT’s new housing law has many good provisions, but also sections that are confusing, and some that conflict with existing law.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT’s urban ballot scandals demand real reform
If CT is serious about restoring election integrity, it must strengthen absentee-ballot laws — and adopt a statewide voter ID requirement.
Posted inGovernment
How Jim Himes navigates Congress in ‘unprecedented’ Trump era
Jim Himes was supposed to get advance notice of the Venezuela strike, but didn’t. It’s one example of shifts in Congress he’s dealt with.
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2025 Marked Real Mental Health Progress in Connecticut. But Access Gaps Are Still Widening.
After a landmark year for Connecticut mental health reform, families still report widespread insurance and access barriers. New data highlights the urgent need for parity enforcement and stronger networks.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Summer fruit in January — nature assisted by fossil fuels
The next time you’re standing in the produce aisle, marveling at strawberries that taste like July, remember you’re not just buying fruit.
Posted inImmigration
CT residents join ‘ICE Out for Good’ protests after fatal shooting of Renee Good
Hundreds of people turned out to protest around CT on Saturday for the ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action.