More than three-quarters of Connecticut’s beaches along Long Island Sound had consistently clean water last summer.
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Trump will ease refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
The EPA is set to loosen a rule that requires grocery stores and AC companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment.
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US Forest Service considers closing invasive insect labs in CT as part of reorganization
The two CT labs focus on managing invasive insects—like spongy moths, spotted lanternflies, Asian long-horned beetles—to protect trees.
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CT delegation scrutinizes ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees
During a hearing, lawmakers criticized proposed loan caps for students in programs that don’t fall under the ‘professional’ classification.
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Effort to bring dental cleanings to homebound people in CT didn’t pass
Supporters of the measure said it would have helped people with disabilities or seniors, who may have difficulty getting to a dentist.
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New construction reduces housing shortage in most states — but not CT
CT, NJ and RI are only states that lost housing per capita since 2020. Others have built more than enough to account for population growth.
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How the Strait of Hormuz affects the price of filling your gas tank
Most oil passing through the strait goes to Asian markets. So why are U.S. consumers paying so much more for gasoline?
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SCOTUS temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving access to mifepristone untouched until at least Thursday, while justices consider restricting the drug.
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CT offering all-terrain wheelchairs for nature lovers with limited mobility
Connecticut has 14 of the vehicles, designed for people with mobility limitations who want to explore nature.
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ICE leaves after activists record attempted arrest of man with baby
A 41-year-old Fair Havener was taking his seven-month-old son to daycare when he was suddenly surrounded by five federal immigration agents.
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Leadership shake-up at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford
Saint Francis Hospital announced it is firing its president effective immediately. Trinity Health Of New England will also have a new CEO.
