Protesters gathered at the Capitol and outside an ICE office in solidarity with demonstrations in Los Angeles over federal immigration raids.
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Long Island fishermen sue to stop Empire Wind
Long Island fishermen are suing the Trump administration to stop construction of Empire Wind, the massive wind farm off the south shore.
The smoke from Canadaās wildfires may be even more toxic than usual
More than 200 wildfires are blazing across Canada, forcing 27,000 people to evacuate and creating hazardous air quality all over the U.S.
AmeriCorps must restore grants to states that sued over cuts, federal judge rules
A federal judge issued a temporary block on the Trump administrationās cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps grants.
Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Hereās what to know
Citing national security, President Trump banned citizens of 12 countries and restricted seven others, reviving a policy from his first term.
āBig Beautiful Billā dings states that offer health care to some immigrants here legally
The government would slash funding to states that have expanded Medicaid and provide coverage to immigrants who are on humanitarian parole.
Homeland Securityās list of ‘sanctuary cities’ pulled down after sheriffs object
Homeland Security pulled down the list of cities the Trump administration labeled as ‘sanctuary’ after backlash from local law enforcement.
Trump administration lists CT as ‘sanctuary’ jurisdiction. AG Tong is pushing back
The Trump administration put more than 500 ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ on notice that it views them as obstructing immigration enforcement.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
The court blocked Trump from imposing the tariffs underĀ an emergency-powers law, throwing into doubt his signature set of economic policies.
Harvard will relinquish early photos of slaves, ending long legal battle with CT woman
The settlement marks the end of a 15-year battle between Tamara Lanier and Harvard to release 175-year-old photographs of enslaved people.
Pratt & Whitney union members approve new contract following weekslong strike
The agreement addresses concerns surrounding wage growth, retirement security and job stability, the IAM union said in a statement.
Republicans target a tax that keeps state Medicaid programs running
For years, states have been taxing health care providers to draw down additional federal funds for their Medicaid programs.
Feds must reinstate $31M in grants to New Haven, judge says in ruling against Trump
The order says the Trump administration must reinstate dozens of grants to cities nationwide, including New Haven’s environmental grants.
As teacher burnout deepens, states scramble to fill school job vacancies
To entice passionate but burned out educators from leaving the workforce, several states, including CT, have raised minimum teacher pay.
The EPA is rolling back drinking water limits for 4 PFAS. Thousands more remain unregulated.
Environmental groups decried plans from the EPA to rescind and ‘reconsider’ drinking water limits for four PFAS, compounds linked to cancer.
