Gov. Ned Lamont said it’s premature to commit any of last year’s $2.5 billion surplus to plug holes in federal funding over the long term.
CT will keep programs hurt by federal shutdown afloat — for now
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport farmers markets: How to save, where they’re located
The Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative offers ways for residents to save money at the markets, including programs like SNAP matching.
Posted inBriefs
Does the U.S. import a large share of generic prescription drugs from India?
India produces about 35% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, or APIs, for generics in the entire world.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Is it time to let the Connecticut Sun set?
As much as it pains me to say it, it may be time for the State of Connecticut to confront reality and move on from the WNBA’s Sun.
Posted inPartner Content
MTA locks in $3 subway fare to start in January
Though fares are hitting $3 for the first time, MTA officials said the increase would have been $3.14 if the agency followed inflation rates.
Posted inPartner Content
Spirit Airlines ending operations out of Bradley International Airport
The airline, which will stop flying out of Bradley effective Oct. 31, said it would reach out to affected passengers to provide refunds.
Posted inEvents
LIVESTREAM: Sen. Richard Blumenthal is IN THE ROOM
John Dankosky chatted with U.S. Senator Blumenthal about pending legislation to fund federal agencies, the future of Affordable Care Act tax credits, and developments with the Epstein files.
Posted inEconomic Development
As Trump calls for $100K H-1B visa fee, CT employers face uncertainty
Many CT companies use the H-1B visa to hire specialized employees, but the new policy could make that financially unfeasible for some.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT lawmakers should guarantee free school meals for all children
Why did the United States have a more comprehensive childcare and school meal system during World War II than we do in 2025?
Posted inJustice
US DOJ ends prison union contract, gutting protections for FCI Danbury workers
Danbury federal prison union leaders were told to vacate offices after Trump DOJ said it was canceling their collective bargaining agreement.
Posted inGovernment
CT prepares as federal government shutdown looms
Connecticut officials say they feel prepared to weather the early days of a federal government shutdown, but damage will start to pile up.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Multiple people have turned down open PURA seats, Lamont says
The governor needs to make at least one appointment to PURA before Oct. 10 to guarantee a quorum to issue final decisions in pending cases.
Posted inJustice
CT DOC pauses body scanner rollout in prisons amid concerns over their use
Correction officers appeared to view the scanners as a way to enhance surveillance, while advocates saw them as a means to reduce strip searches.
Posted inPartner Content
Judge: Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza protests
In a ruling Tuesday, a federal judge agreed with plaintiffs that the policy they describe as ideological deportation violated the First Amendment.
Posted inPartner Content
Lawsuit accuses CT firearms group of using gun owners’ personal data to tailor ads
The suit claims the NSSF obtained data from gun manufacturers, whose customers never agreed to share personal information for political use.