Gov. Ned Lamont asked for the resignations of his cabinet Friday, the first step to assessing what changes he intends to make before Jan. 6.
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Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke
Sen. Chris Murphy will spend a few weeks at a rehabilitation center after suffering a stroke. His doctor said he expects “a full recovery.”
Posted inPolitics
Blue wave crashes over CT General Assembly
Democrats project majorities of at least 32-4 in the Senate and 111-40 in the House, with other races too close to call.
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Gov. Ned Lamont defeats Ryan Fazio, winning 3rd term
Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat buoyed by Connecticut’s extraordinary string of budget surpluses, won a third term over Republican Ryan Fazio.
Posted inImmigration
CT’s most vulnerable immigrant children face new hurdles to legal status
Special legal status is available to immigrants under 21 who were abused or neglected by a parent. Applications had been rising, until 2025.
Posted inPolitics
How a small, wealthy Connecticut suburb went from red to blue
What happened since 2016 in Avon is emblematic of a political shift that has drawn many upscale suburbs in CT away from Republicans.
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Hayes, Shea compete in CT 5th District as national attention shifts
The 5th District is the most competitive in CT. Both candidates got a boost from super PACs, but outside money has mostly dried up this time.
Posted inArts and Culture
Día de Muertos springs to life at the Wadsworth
A multi-part Day of the Dead installation from artist Helena Martinez is on display in the Wadsworth Athenaeum through Nov. 8.
Posted inEducation
At a special ed conference, harsh words for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Special education advocates said the scholarships lack oversight, exacerbate inequality and could prompt cuts to other education programs.
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Himes, Goldstein face off in rematch in CT’s 4th District
The last CT Republican to serve in Congress was Chris Shays. Since then, Himes has firmly held onto the 4th District for Democrats.
Posted inMoney
Citizens’ group wants tolls, tax on rich to finance property tax relief
The Citizens’ Assembly wants increased taxes and tolls to lessen the burdens on towns, including the costs of special education.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Are AI data centers coming to CT towns? Backlash and anxieties rise
Efforts to enact moratoriums and complete bans on data center development have outpaced actual proposals for new facilities in Connecticut.
Posted inPolitics
Tax records show big gap between Lamont’s income and Fazio’s
Gov. Ned Lamont’s income averaged $16.2 million over the last four years. GOP nominee Ryan Fazio averaged $109,634 over the last three.
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In CT’s 3rd District, DeLauro eyes gavel as Lancia seeks change
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro will face Republican Chris Lancia and two other opponents. She’s seeking a 19th term in the New Haven-based seat.
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Joe Courtney, George Austin square off in Eastern CT’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney faces Republican George Austin, who hopes to improve his party’s chances despite a tough political environment.