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Hartford: Community Listening Session
Community Engagement Reporter Mariana Navarrete Villegas is hosting a Listening Session on February 26, 2026, at the Park Street Library.
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Are CT residents required to show a photo ID to vote?
There are various forms of identification accepted at Connecticut polling places in order to cast a ballot.
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Gov. Lamont Promised Mental Health Parity Enforcement. Here’s Why It’s Time to Deliver.
Connecticut passed landmark mental health parity legislation with bipartisan support. Now, as other states levy millions in fines, the question is whether Connecticut will enforce its laws.
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Bridgeport: Community Listening Session
Community Engagement Reporter Reginald David is hosting a Listening Session on February 25, 2026, at the Burroughs Community Center.
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Out of school suspensions harm students, teachers, schools, and communities.
Ending the misuse of out of school suspensions is an anti-poverty measure and improves student safety in and out of schools. The legislature needs to act now.
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Are there ICE operations planned during Super Bowl LX?
Key U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials indicated in the fall that they planned to send agents to the Super Bowl.
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Do pre-COVID students qualify for free CT community college tuition aid?
The “Mary Ann Handley Award” — formerly PACT — covers the gap between grants and community college tuition and fees.
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Does CT charge a cannabis tax for medical marijuana?
To obtain medical marijuana, patients’ health care providers must certify that they have an approved condition and patients register with CT.
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Why Mobile Affordability Matters in Connecticut Right Now
Mobile service has become a lifeline for Connecticut families, seniors, and workers. As costs rise, residents need flexible, affordable options that support their daily lives.
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Did the US Postal Service change its postmark rules?
Some people have raised concerns about the mailing of bills, absentee ballots and other items that require a specific postmark date.
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Did homelessness in Connecticut increase by more than 40% in 2025?
CT provides a point-in-time count of the sheltered and unsheltered people in the state every year. The census is completed in January.
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2025 Marked Real Mental Health Progress in Connecticut. But Access Gaps Are Still Widening.
After a landmark year for Connecticut mental health reform, families still report widespread insurance and access barriers. New data highlights the urgent need for parity enforcement and stronger networks.
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Do CT commercial drivers have CDLs suspended after a DUI arrest, even without a conviction?
For CDL holders, a DUI triggers a criminal court case and an administrative action by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Are CT vaccine requirements the same for private, public schools?
In 2021, lawmakers passed Public Act 21-6, which removed the option for new students to claim a religious exemption.