The General Assembly is considering a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban amid rising concerns about the adverse effects phones have on kids.
Should CT adopt a cellphone ban in schools? Lawmakers to decide
Posted inTalking Transportation
The CT economy in a ‘strait’ jacket?
Think of the Strait of Hormuz as the Merritt Parkway of global oil traffic: too narrow, over‑capacity, and one bad move from a miles‑long backup.
Posted inJustice
Former CT Supreme Court chief justice accused of violating legal code of conduct
An attorney says Richard Robinson violated the professional code of conduct by working on a case he adjudicated two years earlier.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Reversing course, PURA signals approval of Aquarion Water sale
The proposed stoked opposition across Aquarion’s service territory, with lawmakers and local officials from both parties raising concerns.
Posted inBriefs
Diamantis scandal, ‘superfund’ bill, DHS: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for overdose prevention centers, private equity protections in health care, and a ‘Golden Girls Bill.’
Posted inHartford
After fatal shootings by police, Hartford community comes together
A week after the latest shooting, the shock remains, Hartford leaders say, and groups are working together to alleviate lingering trauma.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT Siting Council approves solar expansion in East Windsor
The project would add 150 acres to the existing Gravel Pit Solar facility, increasing output by 30 megawatts. Some residents were dismayed.
Posted inPartner Content
Yale ups annual payments to New Haven by $5 million
That voluntary-payment bump is part of a new town-gown deal announced by Mayor Justin Elicker and Yale President Maurie McInnis Friday.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Affordable housing in CT has increased slightly in 15 years
The amount of affordable housing in Connecticut has risen from 159,520 units in 2011 to 186,170 units in 2025, or about 16.7%.
Posted inPartner Content
In Danbury, new firehouse dispatch system aims to ease stress
The department is taking a gentler approach to alerting firefighters of incoming calls, with alarms that start softly and a calm recorded voice.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Beware unintended consequences of CT social media legislation
CT children face real risks online, and doing nothing isn’t acceptable. But HB5037 doesn’t give parents the tools they’re asking for.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Ceci Maher to retire, says it is time for next generation
Sen. Ceci Maher, 72, announced she will not seek reelection, but will instead step aside so “younger leaders” can take the reins.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lawmakers advance nominations of new PURA board
Lamont’s four PURA nominees cleared a legislative hurdle after hours of questioning over what they might do about CT’s high electricity costs.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs after SCOTUS loss
More states have joined CT in a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the previous ones.
Posted inGovernment
CT senators respond to Kristi Noem firing: ‘She was horrible’
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said even with Noem gone, Homeland Security needs to undertake a vastly different approach.