Although funding for the early childhood program has not been cut, uncertainty remains about its future. One parent said she is ‘terrified.’
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Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?
A bill could allow children to attend preschool for free or at a radically reduced cost. But many elements of the program are still unclear.
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Will CT have to pick up the pieces of U.S. Dept. of Ed. ‘overhaul’?
States are bracing for cuts to services from early childhood education to college. CT hasn’t seen any disruptions, but the future is foggy.
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U.S. Education Dept. escalates crackdown on Gaza protests with warning to colleges
The Trump Administration sent letters to 60 colleges and universities, warning of repercussions if they fail “to protect Jewish students.”
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Fired federal workers from CT come to Congress for Trump speech
CT lawmakers invited guests fired from federal jobs or those in professions worried about funding cuts. Sen. Chris Murphy gave a prebuttal.
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With Trump at the wheel, what are CT Democrats to do?
Activists and critics want Democrats to do more to resist Trump and congressional Republicans. Some say Sen. Chris Murphy is doing it right.
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Committee approves Linda McMahon to lead Education Department
McMahon, who lives in Greenwich, was advanced out of the Senate committee along party lines. CT Sen. Chris Murphy voted no.
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Linda McMahon asked if she’d dismantle Department of Education
Greenwich’s Linda McMahon, the nominee for secretary of education, said she would ‘reorient the department’ at her confirmation hearing.
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Democratic AGs allege Trump administration is freezing federal funds despite court order
The attorneys general have asked the Trump administration to immediately restore funds until the preliminary injunction motion can be heard.
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EPA funding freeze stirs confusion around New Haven geothermal project
For several days, New Haven officials couldn’t access the money needed to continue work on a geothermal project underneath Union Station.
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Education advocates want expanded student protections in wake of Trump orders
Following Trump’s executive orders on ICE in schools and gender-affirming care, CT advocates are pushing for expanded student protections.
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CT advocates, families fearful amid Trump transgender executive orders
Connecticut Children’s CEO said there’s a ‘tremendous amount of misinformation’ about youth gender-affirming care, which Trump has banned.
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Canadian tariffs could thwart CT efforts to lower electric bills
President Trump’s 10% tariffs on electricity from Canada could lead to higher electric rates in Connecticut and the region, experts say.
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Trump ties transportation funding to immigration compliance
Trump plans to link transportation funding to policies on masks, vaccines and immigration enforcement, as well as marriage and birth rates.
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Trump orders shutter DEI programs at Coast Guard, academy
The New London academy had prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion as part of the Coast Guard’s recruitment and retention efforts.