From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
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Posted inTransportation
Metro-North ticket changes: What CT residents should know
Travelers on Metro-North’s New Haven Line are adjusting to changes in buying and using train tickets. Here’s what to know.
Posted inBridgeport
What to know when temperatures drop in Bridgeport
When temperatures drop, Bridgeport activates its cold weather response system. Here’s what to know about how to stay warm and help others.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains, Education
Why CT lawmakers may take up universal school meals issue in 2026
Disruptions to programs like SNAP have renewed calls for CT to do what it can to ensure that children are fed in schools.
Posted inHartford
Why did Hartford public school renovations get paused?
Hartford’s mayor paused state-funded renovations for six public schools in September, surprising key school officials. Here’s what to know.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
What to know about urgent crisis centers in CT
For CT families with children in need of mental health care, urgent crisis centers offer emergency treatment. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inGovernment
New CT laws taking effect Oct. 1: E-bikes, towing, Sunday hunting
Over seven dozen Connecticut laws concerning a range of issues will wholly or partially take effect. Here’s a look at some of them.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
What are baby bonds? Here’s what to know about the CT program
CT’s baby bonds programs provides eligible children on HUSKY with money in a publicly funded tax-free account. Here’s what to know.
Posted inHealth
What’s it like inside an overdose prevention center? We went to RI to find out.
Photos show how Rhode Island set up its first overdose prevention center — also known as a safe injection site.
Posted inHuman Services
What will new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements look like in CT?
Some people will need to work, train or volunteer 80 hours a month to qualify for benefits. But it won’t take effect for at least a few years.
Posted inPartner Content
What’s happening with student loan forgiveness on income-based repayment plans?
A recent update from the Education Department said forgiveness through the IBR plan is paused while systems are updated.
Posted inHealth
How federal policy changes will affect Access Health CT plans
Recent federal policy changes, including the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ will impact people who purchase health insurance through CT’s exchange.
Posted inHealth
What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT
Two new COVID-19 variants are spreading across the country and doctors in Connecticut are expecting they could bring an uptick in cases.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
What are the new AI laws in Connecticut?
CT didn’t regulate AI for businesses, but it did criminalize deepfake revenge porn and provide education funding for artificial intelligence.