Guest columnist Dan Giungi of the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority says healthcare providers' energy systems, utility plants, and facility operations require ongoing investment. That's where innovative financing can make a difference.

State Sen. Ryan Fazio, in  a media briefing Thursday outside a Shelton electronics manufacturer, laid out a plan he said would lower healthcare costs and improve quality by increasing competition, removing government red tape and cracking down on fraud.

When it comes to "Medicare For All," turning an inspirational slogan into law gets gnarly.

Connecticut’s job growth and GDP growth are outpacing the national average, according to a new report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis that showed Connecticut’s annual rate of growth at 3% in the first two quarters of 2026.

Since the program's establishment in 2021, chronic absenteeism has declined for four consecutive years, from 23.7% in 2021-22 to 16.4% in 2025-26, meaning nearly 35,000 more students are attending school regularly compared with 2021-22, state officials said.

The state’s top utility has refused to sign deals for solar projects picked by the state. Will the same thing happen with Connecticut’s latest round of procurements?

Prospective students and their families are welcome to tour CT State campuses and learn about degree and certificate programs, financial aid, the free tuition program and admissions.

On Tuesday, inspectors from the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney and the Statewide Prosecution Bureau arrested the Bridgeport Democrat, 42, on a warrant charging him with two counts of illegal possession of absentee ballots and envelopes, present when an absentee ballot applicant executes an absentee ballot, and absentee ballots.

Laptops are already available at some participating libraries, with availability expected at most locations by the end of October and at all participating locations by the end of the year.

The changes will reduce requirements related to teaching and learning, staffing, group size, coaching, and professional development; eliminate important suspension and expulsion protections; reduce the administrative cost cap from 15% to 5%; and shift federal responsibilities and potential costs to state and local systems, officials said.

Modeled after the state’s pizza trail, the TV-to-Table Trail is a state culinary tourism experience featuring Connecticut chefs and restaurants that have appeared on national food television programs.

In its response to the audit, management of the TRB said it was in agreement with the auditors’ finding.

The approved declaration means that homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits in the impacted counties can apply for low-interest loans from the SBA to aid in their recovery.

Many rural voters say immigrants are a key part of their local economy, but views on whether the president’s immigration crackdown has had positive or negative effects on their communities are split.

Wren Kitchens maintained multiple physical locations in Connecticut, including 10 independent showrooms inside Home Depot locations in Stamford, Norwalk, Fairfield, Derby, Waterbury, Trumbull, Waterford, Southington, Wallingford, and Enfield.

The analysis found that wholesale electricity prices closely track the price of natural gas, which has experienced significant volatility and price increases in recent years. Those costs have ultimately been passed on to ratepayers.

The four new weekday trains are intended to improve the overall service schedule, introduce a new connection with an existing Metro-North Super Express train and reduce lengthy gaps between scheduled trains, giving customers more flexibility when planning trips along the Shore Line East corridor.

In all, six deficiencies were highlighted in an audit summary, where four of them were repeats from prior audits.

The firearms turkey season opens Oct. 3, and continues through Oct. 31. Pheasant and small game seasons open Oct. 17 and the season’s length varies by species.

In the lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the coalition alleges that NHTSA’s new rule is contrary to law and that NHTSA contravenes its mandate from Congress to set fuel-economy standards at their “maximum feasible” level.

The lowering of flags is being coordinated with memorial and interment services for Elvin Hernandez, scheduled for Friday in Bridgeport and Easton.

The law, which passed the House 86-64 and the Senate 22-11, along mostly party-line votes, bans the sale of handguns that can be converted to fire fully automatically by the installation of a “converter.”

Diamantis was found guilty at trial on October 22, 2025. He fled the country in advance of an initially scheduled sentencing hearing on September 17.

In terms of which political party is likely to do a better job handling artificial intelligence, 42% of respondents said they think the Democratic Party, 29% think the Republican Party, 13% said there is no difference, and 16% did not offer an opinion.

The state taxes gasoline at $.25 per gallon and diesel at $.499. Republicans estimate that pausing the tax would save a typical motorist about $2.75 per fill-up of gas, and about double that for diesel drivers.

Tong called the policy change willful ignorance and laid blame on President Donald Trump.

Speed cameras, once installed and activated, take a picture of an offending vehicle’s license plate that is going 10 or more mph over the posted speed limit. After images are reviewed by a law enforcement official, a fine is mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner.

Medicaid advocates worry that the expedited timeline for new work requirements in three states will lead to thousands of people losing coverage because they’re confused about the new rules, even if they are eligible for the program.

Thirty-four percent of voters approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling his job, while 61% disapprove, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. Those numbers match an all-time high disapproval rating last reached in a Quinnipiac University poll in January 2021, officials said.  Voters particularly appear to dislike the president’s handling of […]

“When you don’t have support in your house from the people who are supposed to love you and nurture you … you drive yourself into secondary sources that may not be the best community,” a student said. Life in the streets provides community when other sources don’t, she said.

The federal corporate average fuel economy standard — or CAFE standards — require auto manufacturers to meet a minimum average miles per gallon for all new passenger cars and light trucks. The recent action lowered the established requirement for 50.4 mpg by 2031 to 34.9 mpg.

The events are also meant to encourage voters to take advantage of early voting, which starts Oct. 19 in Connecticut. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Find your polling location at: MyVote.CT.gov/lookup

Writing for The Conversation, analysts Joshua Busby and Greg Pollack say if you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.

Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made this issue a concern of voters.

In a letter to the airport’s board, Elicker cited the recent detention of people traveling through Tweed. He called the detentions “deeply concerning” given public reports that those who had been detained appear to have no criminal history.

About 70% of Connecticut’s police departments now have some form of stationary license-plate readers, according to Milford Police Chief Keith Mello, who serves as chairman for the Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council.

Guest columnist Nora Duncan of AARP Connecticut says that finding straightforward information can be difficult in today's political environment. But AARP Connecticut is committed to providing trusted, nonpartisan information to help people make informed decisions.

The leader of Connecticut’s transportation agency is urging drivers to slow down and pay attention after a state worker was killed on Interstate 95 in Fairfield on Friday morning. A driver from Derby is facing manslaughter charges. 

As of Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for all of Connecticut starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, and remaining through the morning of Sunday, Sept. 27.

“The governor of this state has a line-item veto to create efficiencies on the spending side,” he said. “So once that’s done, that will create surpluses that can be used to cut taxes."

In the statement, S&P said the rating revision “reflects our view of Connecticut’s commitment to reducing its high unfunded pension liabilities while sustaining budgetary balance and healthy reserves.”fin

The portal is designed to provide researchers, journalists, and community members statewide with streamlined access to mental health and substance use data through interactive visualizations and centralized resources.

State DEEP officials said the portfolio of projects selected will improve the reliability of the state and region’s electric grid, save New England ratepayers money on energy supply and capacity market costs by bringing new affordable generation online, and increase the state’s electricity supply with clean, emission-free resources.

The coalition urges Congress to quickly pass substantive legislation to regulate the AI industry to ensure that development occurs at an intentional pace, incorporates safety and transparency by design, and maintains states’ ability to oversee the industry.

Eversource said its preparations include positioning field crews for an efficient response to power outages and stocking up on supplies needed to repair damage.

Among other things, the bill placed various requirements on artificial intelligence, created an artificial intelligence policy office and a technology advisory board and established limits on artificial intelligence in labor relations and employment-related decisions.

Toro had reportedly been under investigation since August after a 40-year employee described a culture of bullying and intimidation in a 14-point complaint. Toro also reportedly had complaints filed at previous career stops in Puerto Rico and at Wichita State.

Eligible businesses, which include those with 50 or fewer employees, can receive a tax credit of up to $1,000 per employee per year when they offer an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) through Access Health CT.

This year’s laws include some focused on protecting immigrants, increasing safety on the roads and putting safeguards in place for both chatbots and Automatic License Plate Readers.

Like many Americans, Joshua and Ashley Durham saw their health insurance premiums rise by hundreds of dollars a month this year. Despite being healthcare practitioners all too aware of the risks, they chose to go uninsured. Others, though, can’t afford to go without.