U.S. Rep. Jim Himes was one of only a handful of lawmakers authorized to view the classified video of deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean.
Rep. Jim Himes wants Venezuela boat strike video made public
Posted inHuman Services
About 36K in CT are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Here’s what to know.
Cuts to SNAP in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will affect thousands of people, who could lose coverage between Dec. 1 and March 31.
Posted inStudent Voice
The books not on the shelves
It is critical, now more than ever, that communities in Connecticut protect diverse perspectives in their public libraries and schools.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Reconnecting children in a disconnected world
Excessive screen time has become a growing public health concern, and I have witnessed how this affects children’s health.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart is testing CT GOP’s appetite for ‘something different’
Is Connecticut’s Grand Old Party ready to be led by a firefighter’s salty daughter? Erin Stewart is betting it is.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The hidden cost of fuel economy
Weakened fuel-economy standards for gasoline-powered cars could stunt the value of EVs and slow development of the charging network.
Posted inPartner Content
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt school mental health grants
The mental health program included grants meant to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists and social workers.
Posted inTransportation
Will widening I-95 in Stamford help traffic? CT DOT is considering it
The agency will hold a pair of public meetings next week regarding the future of I-95, including an in-person forum at Ferguson Library.
Posted inPartner Content
Yale hints at layoffs to help pay for endowment tax hike
The university estimates Trump administration’s new tax will amount to $300 million per year beginning in July 2026.
Posted inStudent Voice
The burden of student debt is transforming education
Rising debt makes higher education less about ability and more about affordability, reducing opportunity and diversity on campuses.
Posted inHartford
Hartford’s Caribbean Museum offers chance to ‘tell our own story’
The new Caribbean Museum is the result of the West Indian Social Club’s organizing, mutual aid and cultural work in Hartford.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Traffic fatalities are down this year in CT
An analysis of each state’s road safety reported that Connecticut could use more laws addressing child and passenger protections in cars.
Posted inGovernment
House version of Kids Online Safety Act ruffles Blumenthal, parents
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee removed a core part of the Senate KOSA bill: the “duty of care” section.