Trump administration seeks to strip private schools and colleges of tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on race.
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Federal judge pauses mifepristone case until after midterm elections
The TX judge paused a lawsuit seeking to revoke nationwide approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. The case won’t be heard until Dec.
A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
This year’s tally of food recalls is roughly in line with numbers in recent years. But experts worry about the scope, severity and scale.
Greenwich to consider construction of 13 townhomes off I-95
After failed attempts to win approval for a fast food restaurant, new developers proposed luxury townhomes in Greenwich’s Riverside neighborhood.
Making homeownership in Litchfield County affordable, one house at a time
Homeownership in Litchfield County isn’t a reality for many families in western CT. Efforts are under way to change that.
How ICE uses police records to build cases in Connecticut
Local police departments in Connecticut have received dozens of requests for information about people targeted for immigration enforcement.
Flock cameras have CT up in arms, as towns scramble to address concerns
Residents across the state are upset. Privacy advocates and experts from ACLU Connecticut say the cameras are capable of mass surveillance.
Nothing changes yet with SCOTUS elections order. But it could open door to ‘chaos’
Nearly one-third of the US votes by mail. US Supreme Court preliminary approval of Trump’s order restricting mail voting creates uncertainty.
ICE makes arrests in Danbury as activists document agent activity
Witnesses, including a CT Public reporter, saw 2 arrests in Danbury’s Kennedy Park. An ICE agent was seen pushing a person who was recording.
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under FTC proposal.
Appeals court upholds ban on immigration enforcement at some churches
A federal appeals court upheld a ban on DHS agents conducting immigration enforcement “at or near” more than 1,400 houses of worship.
UConn Hartford opens its first set of dorms in the city
Adding dorms for UConn Hartford students is the result of a long-term plan to invest more in the branch campus.
Want a text when sewage spills into CT water? State to test new alert system
Heavy rain can cause untreated sewage to flow into rivers and streams, making it unsafe for residents to swim or fish for days afterwards.
Building partially collapses as storm slams Milford, Orange area
The Bead Electronics building partially collapsed near the Milford-Orange town line after an overnight thunderstorm downed trees and wires.
CT 1st Congressional District primary 2026: Live election results
Live results from the primary race between Rep. John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune. Data from the Associated Press.
