CT’s diesel fuel tax will climb by 1 penny per gallon starting July 1, and prices were already up about 40% since the Iran war started.
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What to know about this year’s ambitious DCF legislation
A bill passed this year makes changes at CT’s Department of Children and Families. Here’s how it’s intended to reform the department.
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What’s so special about a special session? Here’s what to know.
CT’s General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
Posted inPolitics
CT 2025 municipal elections: How to vote and know who’s running
On Nov. 4, Connecticut will hold elections for local offices like mayor, city council and board of education. Here’s what to know.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Breaking down the problem with sewer overflows in Connecticut
CT’s combined wastewater systems discharged more than 1.2 billion gallons of wastewater overflows in 2024. Here’s what to know.
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How could CT 2026 primary election candidates get their names on the ballot?
In Connecticut, there are several ways to get on a ballot. Here’s a look at how candidates are chosen and how challengers qualify for a primary.
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Why CT’s congressional map looks odd, but is not a gerrymander
Here’s how redistricting really works in Connecticut and why some people think they see a lobster claw in the congressional map.
Posted inEducation
How are CT schools funded? What to know about the ECS formula
Critics say the Education Cost Sharing grant, which represents CT’s chief operating assistance for schools, has lagged inflation for years.
Posted inEconomic Development
Who decides if CT, U.S. are in a recession? Here’s what to know
Only a nonprofit, nonpartisan research group can make the call on whether the United States economy is in a recession or not.
Posted inImmigration
CT Trust act: What to know about law regulating ICE interactions
The Trust Act prohibits CT law enforcement from arresting someone solely on the basis of a request from ICE. Here’s what to know.
Posted inMoney
The history of Connecticut’s spending cap, explained
For more than 30 years, one of the single-largest factors shaping CT’s budget has been its spending cap. Here’s what to know about it.
