“Connecticut’s Revolution” is the largest exhibition the Museum of Connecticut History has installed in decades.
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Posted inMoney
On taxes, is CT keeping up with its neighbors?
CT officials say the state is unaffordable. Some say it’s time to learn from our neighbors and raise taxes on the wealthy.
Posted inEducation
A transgender fencer lost her team. Now she’s rebuilding at UConn.
After losing her spot on a Division I women’s fencing team, Red Sullivan is rebuilding her life at UConn – and redefining what comes next.
Posted inPolitics
New Britain to sue Erin Stewart, saying she missed deadline for restitution
Stewart missed the first of three deadlines the city set to recover over $240K in legal costs, tuition reimbursements and severance payments.
Posted inHuman Services
New program helps youth in DCF care open their first bank accounts
Liberty Bank created the program for teens in DCF care, allowing them to open and access accounts without the cosign of a parent or guardian.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Hartford’s Batterson Park reopens following years of neglect
The park reopened for the first time in more than a decade following an extensive $10 million revitalization effort.
Posted inEducation
Part-time higher ed students set to lose access to some federal loans
A lesser-known provision in 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act may soon put college degrees out of reach for many nontraditional students.
Posted inPolitics
On a sidewalk, John Larson denounces ICE and gets a challenge from radio host
Congressman Larson called the press conference to denounce ICE and demand release of Seyo Cecunjanin but faced pushback from WTIC host.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
A CT artist takes on COVID (and the world) one drawing at a time
During COVID, Connecticut artist Pamela Sztybel began drawing small satirical takes on Donald Trump and the news. And then she kept at it.
Posted inJustice
CT DOC video shows man wheezing, begging for water before his death
The video of J’Allen Jones’ death was released Friday on orders from the Hartford Superior Court after years of advocacy by his family.
Posted inPolitics
AFL-CIO endorses Lamont over Elliott in Democratic primary
The AFL-CIO endorsed Gov. Ned Lamont but took no position in the four-way Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District.
Posted inHealth
Medicaid costs surged in 2024. It’s still CT’s cheapest insurance
Despite the increase, Medicaid maintained the lowest costs per enrollee of any market — even when compared to commercial insurance.
Posted inEducation
Parents are filing more complaints about special education in CT
Experts say more complaints could point to better familiarity with special education law, and some say parents’ use of AI could play a role.
Posted inImmigration
Supreme Court ends protective status for thousands of CT Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday ended Temporary Protected Status for 1.3 million immigrants, leaving Haitian communities across CT reeling.
Posted inHealth
CT DOC report sheds light on overdose death and raises questions
Tyler Cole and Ronald Johnson died from the combined effects of methadone and other medications while incarcerated at Garner Correctional.
