Connecticut may pride itself on being the Pizza Capital of the U.S., but it lacks a food culture that keeps meals fun, comforting and quick.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why Stamford doesn’t need more asphalt
The discussion of another lane being added to our interstate is an absurd attack on our cities and societies.
Posted inImmigration
Federal vehicle knocks down protester during Renee Good vigil in Hartford
At least one person was knocked down by a federal vehicle during a vigil for Renee Good in Hartford on Thursday, and many were pepper-sprayed.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis trial delayed until April; Pattis to continue as lawyer
Kosta Diamantis’ next corruption trial is delayed at least until April, but his lawyer Norm Pattis, whom he owes $65,000, will stay on.
Posted inMoney
Advocates: Federal cutbacks could cost CT nearly $1 billion
Connecticut Voices for Children projects the impending financial hit at nearly $1 billion, more than double the $500 million emergency fund.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT minimum wage rises to $16.94. Gov. Lamont celebrates impact
The state’s most recent increase, announced in the fall, has pushed CT to one of highest statewide minimum wages in the country.
Posted inPolitics
Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, leader of energy committee, to retire
Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, the Democratic co-chair of the General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee, will not seek a ninth term.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Save the Sound, Brookfield want pipeline expansion approval blocked
Opponents filed a legal appeal to block CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection from issuing a final permit to Iroquois Gas.
Posted inPartner Content
Blade-dangling helicopter chops CT tree limbs to keep power flowing
Eversource has been using helicopters at various spots around the state to cut tree branches near remote transmission lines.
Posted inMoney
CT partnership insurance plan lost $23 million last fiscal year
The health plan for municipal and other public-sector workers outside CT government paid more in claims than it received in premiums in FY25.
Posted inStudent Voice
CT must invest in better rehabilitation
Connecticut spends millions of dollars on reincarcerating people. Yet it already has a solution to the problem within its own system.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
We must reclaim the values of the ‘Greatest Generation’
Immigrants have always been part of America’s renewal. To vilify them is to forget our own origin story.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart qualifies early for public campaign financing
The GOP’s Erin Stewart qualified for public financing from the Citizens’ Election Program earlier than any previous candidate for CT governor.
Posted inGovernment
CT weighs extending open enrollment amid ACA subsidy questions
The U.S. House could pass a 3-year extension for subsidies, but it’s likely to stall. Meanwhile, CT may extend open enrollment past Jan. 31.