Cities—not the federal government—control most development through zoning. The law takes a new approach to nudge them toward more housing.
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Feds’ new teen pregnancy prevention plan: Fertility and ‘reproductive goals’
The Trump administration will steer millions toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and ‘reproductive goals counseling.’
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EPA violated key soot standard in Clean Air Act, court rules
EPA has until early 2027 to implement the strengthened particulate matter standard and designate the areas with air pollution violating it.
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Westport registrars demonstrate voting machines as federal pressures mount
Westport’s election security is similar to other municipalities in CT. The town’s registrars encourage residents to see it for themselves.
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Court upholds Tweed New Haven airport expansion approval
A federal appeals court upheld a 2023 environmental approval for the airport’s long-planned expansion—a new terminal and an extended runway.
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CT early childhood educators eligible for new health insurance subsidy in 2027
Many early childhood educators in Connecticut will soon be eligible for help from the state to pay for health insurance.
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US House Republicans take ‘first step’ toward dismantling Education Dept.
A major legislative package that would put reduce responsibilities of U.S. Department of Education advanced out of US House panel Wednesday.
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Key lawmaker wants CT to explore partnership to manufacture GLP-1s
A law passed last year requires CT to petition the federal government for cheaper GLP-1 drugs. But the state is not moving ahead on the plan.
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CT moves to dismiss victim’s claim against DCF in Waterbury captivity case
Lawyers for CT’s child welfare agency and a Waterbury man allegedly held captive will argue whether he can sue for failure to uncover abuse.