Connecticut seems to be surviving the recent series of winter storms the way it always does: with salt, overtime, and lowered expectations.
Snow, salt, and unplugged promises
Posted inHealth
CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital
The Office of Health Strategy approved a $13 million deal for the University of Connecticut Health Center to purchase Waterbury Hospital.
Posted inGovernment
One for, one against: CT senators split on federal funding deal
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted for the funding package, while U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., opposed it.
Posted inBriefs
Scanlon’s campaign, Bronin endorsement: CT Politics news
Plus: Updates on the Connecticut Education Issues Summit, the Council of Small Towns, and the Planning and Development Committee.
Posted inJustice
CT police: Cops must intervene if they see excessive force by feds
A CT law that requires police to intervene when they see abuse by other officers applies to immigration agents, top police officials said.
Posted inImmigration
‘National Shutdown’ in CT: Some shops close, some hold fundraisers
Organizers urged people all over the U.S. not to work, go to school or shop on Friday, one week after a similar demonstration in Minnesota.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT seeks new contracts for nuclear power, renewables
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it would seek new contracts to purchase carbon-free electricity.
Posted inBriefs
Do pre-COVID students qualify for free CT community college tuition aid?
The “Mary Ann Handley Award” — formerly PACT — covers the gap between grants and community college tuition and fees.
Posted inPartner Content
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
It’s the first time tribal IDs have been widely used as proof of US citizenship and protection against federal law enforcement, experts say.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
More bear sightings reported in CT in 2025. Which town had most?
CT received more than 12,000 reports of bear sightings in 2025, more than double from a decade ago. One town provided the most reports.
Posted inMoney
CT still finding its response to federal cuts to human services
Connecticut can afford to replace more of those vanishing federal dollars than most other states can. The question is where to draw the line.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
School boards need an open-government refresher
Many CT school boards have stopped doing written evaluations of superintendents. Instead conducting oral evaluations. In secret. In executive session.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why my daughter’s rare genetic disorder is CT’s moral imperative
The crisis facing rare disease and disability families in CT is caused by systemic underinvestment, administrative barriers, and policy choices.
Posted inHuman Services
New details emerge on faked DCF call in ‘Mimi’ Torres-García case
A 10-year veteran at DCF met with a 21-year-old woman she believed to be Jacqueline ‘Mimi’ Torres-García, court testimony revealed.
Posted inPartner Content
Fairfield announces, then abruptly cancels, school visit by Linda McMahon
Hours after announcing a visit by US Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Fairfield Public Schools canceled the event due to community backlash