The number of registered Republicans voters in Connecticut increased by almost 6%, or more than 26,000 voters, over the course of four years.
Republican voter registration is up in CT, especially in the cities
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Bridgeport City Council passes anti-ICE resolution
Bridgeport’s city council passed a largely symbolic resolution Monday prohibiting municipal staff from cooperating with federal deportation efforts by U.S. ICE agents.
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In CT, finding candidates to run for local office is getting harder
Hostile online politics and waning civic engagement — plus the substantial time commitment — have discouraged people from seeking office.
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Sleepless on the railroad sidelines in Milford
The price of progress shouldn’t be paid in sleepless nights and compromised quality of life for those who live in its shadow.
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Faculty matter most. So where’s the support?
Faculty “is the #1 predictor for student return, retention, and graduation, above and beyond all other factors.
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CT sues Trump admin. over changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
The lawsuit came in response to a new rule that could block certain nonprofit, government employees from eligibility for the program.
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UI asks regulators to take another look at proposed power line
UI doesn’t expect the Siting Council to change its mind, but it’s a necessary step before filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision.
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Advocates call for heat at tiny home encampment in New Haven
Local officials had cut off electricity, which powers heating in the encampment, citing zoning and building code violations.
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State officials told of concerns with Sen. Doug McCrory in 2023
A nonprofit leader alleged she was coerced into sharing a $5M grant with Sonserae Cicero, who she said was in a relationship with McCrory.
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Facing federal cuts, Lamont OKs $500 million contingency fund
The legislation would divert $500 million now slated for CT’s pension funds to the state’s budget reserves to confront federal cuts.
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Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
It’s not clear how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly it will show up on EBT cards. Federal emergency fund has enough to cover about half the normal benefits.
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What to know about expiring ACA subsidies as open enrollment begins
Open enrollment is underway. But subsidies that help lower costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire. Here’s what you need to know.
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In CT, no one should lose healthcare, no one should starve
The cruelty of HR1, Trump’s big ugly bill, and his government shutdown, are taking hold in Connecticut.
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Moving Bridgeport forward through charter reform
The changes proposed on the ballot this November are all about building a city government that works better for everyone.
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CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats
On Tuesday, Connecticut Democrats will try exploit open seats for top offices in New Britain, Norwich, Torrington, Branford and Westport.