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@ctmirror.orgOct 9, 2026, 6:38 PM

Towns like South Windsor, Windsor, Killingworth, Ledyard, Milford and Newtown have ended or suspended use of license plate readers in 2026.

@ctmirror.orgOct 9, 2026, 6:38 PM

Connecticut libraries are seeing an uptick in “soft censorship” of books that receive complaints or informal challenges from patrons.

@ctmirror.orgOct 9, 2026, 4:13 PM

CEO Joe Nolan's comments to investors, and published texts between the two leaders, have undercut the governor's tough stance on the utility.

@ctmirror.orgOct 9, 2026, 4:12 PM

Compared to other cities and towns around the U.S., several CT municipalities were more walkable than most, according to 2025 data.

@ctmirror.orgOct 8, 2026, 6:07 PM

The U.S. Treasury Department released its proposed rules for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. CT educators don't like what they see.

@ctmirror.orgOct 8, 2026, 6:05 PM

It's unclear whether the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will consider the challenge given that Diamantis fled to Greece before his sentencing.

@ctmirror.orgOct 8, 2026, 6:04 PM

CT regulators approved a framework for "dynamic" procurement, which was required as part of a bipartisan energy-savings bill passed in 2025.

@ctmirror.orgOct 8, 2026, 6:03 PM

Asked about the prospect of running again in 2028 at age 82, Blumenthal pivoted, quoted Mark Twain and added: “This is my why moment.”

@ctmirror.orgOct 7, 2026, 8:27 PM

Trump wrote Sunday that “Voting in America is CORRUPT” Jim Himes said Trump is trying to cast doubt on the integrity of the midterm elections.

@ctmirror.orgOct 7, 2026, 6:12 PM

Members of CT's delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.

@ctmirror.orgOct 7, 2026, 6:11 PM

The Trump administration's proposal allows larger class sizes, reduces degree requirements for some staff and mandates teaching in English.

@ctmirror.orgOct 7, 2026, 6:10 PM

Bridgeport residents expressed their support for Police Chief Roderick Porter at a rally as the police union calls for his removal.

@ctmirror.orgOct 7, 2026, 6:08 PM

CT pledged to minimize Medicaid coverage losses but stopped short of committing state funds to offset cuts passed in the 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

@ctmirror.orgOct 5, 2026, 6:51 PM

Connecticut is receiving an estimated $2 billion less in federal funding under the Trump administration, according to a new tracking tool released by two nonpartisan pro-democracy organizations.

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@ctmirror.orgOct 5, 2026, 6:51 PM

Johanna Mann, Canaan’s town clerk, wasn’t surprised by the mix-up. Official records meant for North Canaan come across her desk all the time.

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@ctmirror.orgOct 2, 2026, 6:50 PM

Many leaders across New England are looking to nuclear as a possible solution to the region's energy needs, despite many obstacles.

@ctmirror.orgOct 2, 2026, 6:49 PM

Changes would allow bigger classes, no longer require degrees for many staff and require programs to be taught in English, among other things.

@ctmirror.orgOct 2, 2026, 4:38 PM

About 25,000 former SNAP recipients were to receive $300 grocery gift cards, but the state has delivered less than 6% of the pledged relief.

@ctmirror.orgOct 2, 2026, 4:37 PM

Connecticut is receiving an estimated $2 billion less in federal funding under the Trump administration, a new report shows.

@ctmirror.orgOct 2, 2026, 4:36 PM

Gov. Lamont frequently touts his report card from credit rating agencies, but his critics say it paints an incomplete picture.

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