Rep. John P. Santanella, D-Enfield, defeated challenger Thomas Tyler on Tuesday in a special court-ordered Democratic primary.
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Posted inEducation
Yale demonstrators ring in semester with calls on school to ‘democratize’
It was the first event of its kind since students returned to Yale for the start of the school year. But discontent has been brewing longer.
Posted inGovernment
Stephanie Thomas unsure if report of federal elections probe is true
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said she does not know if CT under investigation by the Trump administration for possible voter fraud.
Posted inEconomic Development
Report: Economic instability in CT hits lower-income families hardest
CT Voices for Children found that low- and middle-income Connecticut families are particularly vulnerable to more recent economic woes.
Posted inPolitics
Ryan Fazio offers prayers, talks property taxes to unseat a governor
Ryan Fazio is trying to be the first person to unseat a Connecticut governor in 72 years. The road ahead is steep and not clearly mapped.
Posted inInvestigations
Lamont said he OK’d a $250k no-bid contract with Miguel Cardona
Gov. Ned Lamont said he knew of and OK’d a $250,000 no-bid contract with a company owned by former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
Posted inEducation
CT student test scores tick upward but remain below pre-COVID era
Students in almost every grade and demographic performed slightly better on their state assessments this year. But the improvement was small.
Posted inImmigration
In Danbury, some are hiding from ICE. Others are following them.
Over the past year, members of Danbury Unites for Immigrants have prepared for the kind of worst-case scenario that played out last week.
Posted inInvestigations
CT to pay Miguel Cardona $250k to consult for commission he leads
A no-bid consulting contract that will pay former Education Secretary Miguel Cardona $250,000 has raised ethical questions.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
More CT residents hold degrees past high school. But where?
The percentage of CT adults with a degree increased from about 42.6% to 47% over 10 years, but some towns still have lower rates.
Posted inMoney
Union benefits package looms large over CT campaigns
The contract guaranteeing pensions and other benefits to CT state employees expires June 30, but few candidates are discussing its renewal.
Posted inEducation
Ryan Fazio: All CT students should attend schools they choose
Under Ryan Fazio’s plan, CT would end lotteries and waitlists for schools. Fazio wants all students to get into the school they want.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
A Roxbury couple welcomed hikers, for a fee. The town said, ‘No.’
The couple threatened legal action against Roxbury after being told zoning rules prohibit them from opening their 50-acre property to hikers.
Posted inImmigration
Danbury residents express fear, anger as ICE arrests escalate
Activists in Danbury shouted at CT officials Wednesday as emotions ran high over dozens of arrests by ICE in the city each day this week.
Posted inPolitics
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy focuses on ICE during ‘In The Room’ visit
Immigration was bound to come up during CT Mirror’s visit with U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on Wednesday. But ICE activity delayed his arrival.