Former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and legislators who served with him ordered tax hikes that generated billions for CT during Ned Lamont’s tenure.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
Opposition builds to redevelopment on Norwalk’s Manresa Island
An application for a special zoning district for Manresa Island raised concerns among neighbors who now want more vetting of the project.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
More than 17% of Connecticut residents live in a ‘pharmacy desert’
The owners of Durham Pharmacy, the only one in town, say strong community support keeps them afloat amid rising independent pharmacy closures.
Posted inJustice
Officials criticize ‘misinformation’ in reports on crash that killed cop
‘Reckless’ reporting led to the misidentification of a registered voter as a suspect in a crash that killed a police officer, officials said.
Posted inHuman Services
After losing SNAP benefits, some CT refugees are struggling to afford food
An estimated 1,745 refugees and asylum seekers are expected to lose SNAP in Connecticut, a DSS spokesperson said.
Posted inHuman Services
Nearly 18,900 CT children have lost SNAP benefits over past year
CT’s 15.7% rate of children losing SNAP benefits is worse than the 13% rate reported in a survey of 19 states where data was available.
Posted inHealth
Insurance companies propose higher rates on CT health plans
The public will have a chance to weigh in on insurance companies’ proposals to raise rates on 2027 state-regulated health plans.
Posted inPolitics
1st Congressional District candidates square off in final debate
Rep. John Larson and challengers Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune took part in the last debate before the Aug. 11 primary.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Regulators cut $500 million from Eversource’s storm cost recovery
CT regulators agreed to allow Eversource to recover about $500 million less than the amount the utility requested last year for storm costs.
Posted inPolitics
Candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District clash in fiery debate
U.S. Rep. John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune faced off in a debate more about the political moment than policy.
Posted inHealth
Loss of Haitian workers will impact CT healthcare, officials say
One CT official said patient health could be impacted by the loss of Haitian workers in an industry already struggling to find staff.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
DEEP agrees to stricter enforcement for Brookfield pipeline project
Leaving the door open to final approval, regulators said they would review the application to increase capacity along the Iroquois Pipeline.
Posted inHealth
CT hospitals are redesigning ERs for behavioral health crises
Physicians and hospital leadership say the units provide a calm, healing environment for patients arriving with mental health crises.
Posted inTransportation
Yes, ConnDOT says, work on that faster train really is under way
Gov. Ned Lamont, members of Congress and CT officials outlined plans, again, to provide faster service by 2035 on the New Haven line.
Posted inPolitics
Connecticut Primary Election 2026 Voter Guide
Connecticut’s primary election will take place on Aug. 11. Here’s what to know about how to register, vote and know who’s running.
