The long, often agonizing struggle for Black political clout in Washington faces a new, uncertain and potentially troublesome chapter.
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A transgender fencer lost her team. Now she’s rebuilding at UConn.
After losing her spot on a Division I women’s fencing team, Red Sullivan is rebuilding her life at UConn – and redefining what comes next.
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More states expand PTSD treatment options for first responders
CT expanded a pilot—previously limited to veterans, retired first responders and frontline health workers—studying psilocybin-assisted therapy.
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Come on down to the Great American State Fair — there’s plenty of room
On Tuesday, just days before the nation’s 250th anniversary, crowds notably absent and few of the state exhibits had lines to enter.
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Supreme Court to consider striking down assault weapons bans in CT, Chicago
A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether state, local bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the 2nd Amendment.
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SCOTUS upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletics
Left unresolved by the outcome are challenges to state laws in CT and elsewhere that permit trans athletes to compete consistent with gender identity.
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CT has a new tool to monitor water quality issues that cause beach closures
The research boat will collect water samples across the Sound, testing them for temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen levels and more.
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CT Venezuelan community, aid groups describe earthquake relief efforts
Relief groups based in CT, residents with ties to Venezuela are seeking ways to help after deadly earthquakes in the South American country.
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CT among first states in group trying to preserve jobs amid AI boom
RAISE US is starting with more than $500 million to deploy on new forms of education and training, putting a focus on partnering with states.
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CT tried to control hospital fees. Patients still feel blindsided, wary of seeking care
CT has some of the tightest restrictions on facility fees. Even so, revenue from the fees has grown, topping $2 billion in 2024 alone.
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Trump admin. to buy back another energy company’s offshore wind leases
Trump administration is buying back offshore wind leases from Invenergy for four more wind projects, bring total spent on buybacks to $2.6B.
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Special ed to be shifted out of Trump’s shrinking Education Dept. to HHS
The US Department of Education announced efforts to outsource its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies.