Winter will kill some 700 unhoused people in this country. We do little to prevent this, so there is only one plausible conclusion: We are okay with it.
Unhoused people are dying, right on schedule
Posted inStudent Voice
The job market is broken — and I’m graduating into it
I love Connecticut and I want to build a career here, but this state does not do enough to make room for new graduates like me.
Posted inInvestigations
How McCrory probe derailed a program to help Hartford businesses
The program was to help minority-owned businesses in Hartford’s north end with training and grants up to $15,000. Then everything changed.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The mysteries of CT rail governance
A single train ride on commuter rail in our state may be touched by seven or more different agencies,
Posted inGovernment
CT U.S. Reps: Action in Venezuela is unauthorized and illegal
Members of CT’s congressional delegation decried Saturday’s military strike in Venezuela, saying President Trump failed to notify Congress.
Posted inHealth
CT to get $154M through federal rural health grant for 2026
CT will receive federal assistance to improve health care and access in rural parts of the state ahead of anticipated cuts to Medicaid.
Posted inPolitics
McGinnis seeking seat opened by Gilchrest’s congressional run
Tiffani McGinnis, a West Hartford town councilor and political organizer, opened a campaign this week to succeed state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Will Ned Lamont be the longest-serving governor in CT history?
If Gov. Ned Lamont wins a third term as Connecticut governor, he could become the longest-serving CT governor since the Revolutionary War.
Posted inInvestigations
CT DMV raises towing rates, but tow companies say it’s not enough
Towing companies argue the fees won’t cover their “true costs,” but their ask would have more than doubled the consumers’ cost, a report said.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
In 2026 race for CT governor, electricity prices emerge as top issue
As issues of affordability take center stage, Connecticut’s struggle with electricity costs is making its way to the top of early messaging.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why Alzheimer’s advocacy matters more than ever
The need for a strong, dementia-capable public health infrastructure is not theoretical. It is urgent.
Posted inNews
What do you want to see change in CT in 2026?
Change can be hard in the ‘land of steady habits.’ We asked a handful of CT leaders about the changes they hope 2026 will bring.
Posted inNews
What questions will be answered for CT in 2026?
There’s plenty coming in 2026 that we couldn’t possibly anticipate. But there are a few questions that will be answered before Dec. 31.
Posted inNews
The best CT Mirror stories you might have missed in 2025
Don’t sleep on these outstanding stories by our reporters from 2025. Here’s your chance to check them out.
Posted inPhotos
What we witnessed in 2025: CT Mirror’s year in photographs
CT Mirror journalists traveled throughout the state—and, in some cases, the world—in 2025. Here are some of their most vital images.