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CT Mirror selected for Metcalf Institute’s Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship
CT Mirror is among those participating in the Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship through the University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute.
Does CT have the highest percentage of Italians in the U.S.?
Italian immigration to CT surged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as thousands arrived from southern Italy and Sicily seeking jobs.
Hartford: Community Listening Session
The Connecticut Mirror is hosting a community listening session in Hartford — a space where neighbors can come together to talk about how we receive, trust the news, and the issues shaping daily life in our city.
Do CT landlords need to offer at least one way to pay rent without a service fee?
A rent payment processing fee often comes with digital rent payments. These service fees are usually between 1% and 3%.
Do employers use AI to conduct interviews?
Some large companies field millions of applications each year, and AI tools help recruiters manage the overwhelming volume of submissions.
Does Mohegan give away free tickets to Connecticut Sun games?
Those seeking donations can request them on the CT Sun’s website, although the organization cautions that not all requests can be fulfilled.
Does the U.S. import a large share of generic prescription drugs from India?
India produces about 35% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients, or APIs, for generics in the entire world.
LIVESTREAM: Sen. Richard Blumenthal is IN THE ROOM
John Dankosky chatted with U.S. Senator Blumenthal about pending legislation to fund federal agencies, the future of Affordable Care Act tax credits, and developments with the Epstein files.
Does the U.S. immigration court have a 4-year backlog of more than 3M cases?
Even with recent efforts to hire judges and create new processing dockets, the system is still overwhelmed.
Has the U.S. been in an economic recession since 2022?
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the only entity that officially declares the country is in a recession
PODCAST: CT’s prisons deal with K2 drug overdoses
WSHU and CT Mirror’s Emilia Otte discussed her article about fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses in Connecticut’s prisons.
Is proposition betting legal in Connecticut?
Proposition, or “prop,” betting is legal in Connecticut, but it is tightly regulated, especially when college sports are involved.
Did Trump shut down a nearly completed wind energy project in Connecticut?
The renewable energy wind project Revolution Wind was 80% complete when President Trump halted its construction.
Bridgeport: Community Listening Session
Join us for a Bridgeport Community Listening Session on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. at the Burroughs Community Center.
