As the cost of living and price of higher education both rise, CT college leaders work to ensure more students have access nutritious meals.
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Posted inPolitics
Lamont clinches CT Democratic party endorsement, but will face primary
CT’s Democratic party endorsed incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont for reelection. But he will face a primary challenger, state Rep. Josh Elliott.
Posted inPolitics
Ryan Fazio wins the CT GOP nomination for governor
Connecticut Republicans united Saturday behind Ryan Fazio as their choice to push the GOP past the scandal that derailed Erin Stewart.
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Erin Stewart, accused of fraud as mayor, suspends campaign for governor
Erin Stewart’s spending while New Britain’s mayor may expose her to civil and criminal liability under state and federal law, a report says.
Posted inGovernment
After rocky start, CT’s celebration of America 250 takes shape
Connecticut’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary opened this week with modest support from the state amid cuts to federal funding.
Posted inEconomic Development
Lamont pledges $22.5 million in aid for struggling CT dairy farmers
Gov. Ned Lamont said state support is necessary to help Connecticut dairy farmers cope with rising costs and falling commodity prices.
Posted inEducation
CT education legislation: What passed and what failed in 2026
Lawmakers increased school funding and approved regulations for homeschool. But a proposed cellphone ban missed the mark.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart campaign rattled yet again by her mayoral records
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Erin Stewart has been assessing the damage from reports indicating the misuse of her New Britain city credit card.
Posted inHuman Services
At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating.
The high turnover rate, which has led to confused families and burnout among remaining employees, has become a key factor in DCF’s troubles.
Posted inEconomic Development
After failed Bridgeport bid, Norwich stadium deal could be boon for Eastern CT
A recently inked deal moves the CT United Football Club soccer team, which once hoped to play in Bridgeport, to Norwich’s Dodd Stadium.
Posted inMoney
New CT budget sets Lamont’s legacy as he seeks 3rd term
As he runs for a third term, a piece of Gov. Ned Lamont’s legacy already is established: He’s reduced CT’s debt at unmatched speed and scale.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont crows legislative, fiscal successes as he pivots to campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont happily cast himself Thursday as a sensible, centrist leader who has paid down crushing debts and boosted education.
Posted inMoney
Lawmakers solve town aid riddle on third try
The General Assembly OK’d a bill clarifying that towns could reopen their budgets to use increased state aid to reduce local property taxes.
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Voting by mail to be a universal option in Connecticut
A divided Senate gave final passage Wednesday to legislation that lifts the last barriers to no-excuse absentee voting in Connecticut.
Posted inInvestigations
Bill creating long-term care insurance safeguards in CT wins final passage
The bill requires insurers to file annual reports with the state on incurred and actual paid losses for long-term care insurance policies.
