Nearly 100 CT laws on a range of issues from Flock cameras to distracted driving will fully or partially take effect on Oct. 1.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
Changes to regional cap-and-trade program could affect CT. What to know
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a partnership between 11 states to restrict CO2 emissions by power plants. Its goals are being updated.
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What to know about the allegations against former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart
After Erin Stewart’s tenure as New Britain mayor ended, investigations revealed alleged misspending of city funds. Here’s what to know.
Posted inHousing
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to cap rent increases. Here’s what to know.
Lamont’s bill would allow fair rent commissions to cap rent increases at 5% if a landlord has purchased the property within the last year.
Posted inHealth
What to know about Lamont’s plan to expand CT vaccine authority
Gov. Ned Lamont said the bill would expand CT’s authority over vaccine policy amid “mixed messages” at the federal level.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT’s ‘nips’ surcharge: What to know and why it faces opposition
Consumers pay a five-cent surcharge for alcohol bottles under 50 mL. The program has generated millions in revenue, but some have concerns.
Posted inGovernment
CT legislators to pass a sweeping ‘emergency’ bill. What’s in it?
Senate Bill 298 would provide earmarks and other grants to select communities and groups. But that’s not all.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
What to know about an audit, FBI probe and Sen. Doug McCrory
Here’s what you need to know about Douglas McCrory and the political scandal swirling around the state senator.
Posted inHealth
What to know about the ACA subsidies set to expire Jan. 1
ACA subsidies will likely lapse at the end of 2025. CT is using surplus funds to help people next year, but will Congress act? What to know,
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What to know about the CT Mirror/ProPublica towing investigation
Here’s what to know about what the CT Mirror and ProPublica investigation uncovered and how Connecticut officials responded.
Posted inHuman Services
About 36K in CT are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Here’s what to know.
Cuts to SNAP in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will affect thousands of people, who could lose coverage between Dec. 1 and March 31.
Posted inImmigration
What to know about CT laws relating to ICE interactions
CT recently made changes to the laws governing how local and state officials interact with ICE and limiting what ICE can do in the state.
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What to know about the CT housing bill passed in special session
The House and Senate approved the wide-ranging housing bill to replace a similar bill that Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed after the regular session.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Constitution Pipeline: What to know about the controversial gas project
The Constitution Pipeline will link up with two existing pipelines that serve both CT and the wider region.