CT officials say overdose deaths have dropped and efforts to widely distribute naloxone, also called Narcan, have contributed to that.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT tick populations are growing. Here’s what to know.
Some tick species are now active year round in Connecticut. Here’s what to know about the critters and how to stay safe.
Posted inCommunity
What’s open, closed on Labor Day 2026
Unlike some holidays, many stores will be open on Labor Day with only a few services unavailable across CT. Here’s what to know.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains, Education, Human Services
CT offers mental health resources for kids. Here’s what to know
CT officials are launching a campaign to raise awareness about urgent crisis centers, which provide emergency mental health services to youth.
Posted inCities & Towns
Controversial Flock cameras are found across CT. What to know.
The cameras capture information from every passing vehicle, raising questions and concerns about privacy and surveillance in CT towns.
Posted inHealth
Where CT residents can get free help navigating Medicare
CHOICES aims to provide free, unbiased counseling on all things Medicare to CT residents and their caregivers. Here’s what to know.
Posted inHealth
CT is installing free sunscreen dispensers. Here’s where to find one
Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of wearing sunscreen and where to find Connecticut dispensers.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Bear sightings are increasing in CT. Here’s what you need to know.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has received reports of more than 7,300 bear sightings so far in 2026.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
New work requirements could end Medicaid for thousands in CT. What to know
Congress and President Trump revised work requirements in an omnibus federal budget bill last July. Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Posted inCT Mirror Explains
Health insurers are seeking rate hikes again. Here’s what to know
The Connecticut Insurance Department annually reviews requests by insurance companies to raise or lower rates on health coverage.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
What is the duck curve and how does it impact your electric bill?
ISO reports New England is on pace for a record number of ‘duck curve’ days, driven by the performance of smaller, rooftop solar systems.
Posted inMoney
How do CT municipalities adopt, pay for their budgets?
While CT funds its budget off a mix of taxes, including income, sales, business and more – towns get most of their money from property taxes.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
How much does electricity cost at CT’s municipal utilities?
Eversource and UI provide electricity to most of CT — except the 77,000 or so customers of municipal-owned utilities. But who pays the most?
Posted inMoney
Gov. Lamont’s tax rebate: What you need to know
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to give a $500 million tax rebate to roughly 2.2 million people. Here’s how to find out if you would share in it.
Posted inGovernment
Which parts of the ‘big beautiful bill’ will go into effect in 2026?
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.