CT July 4: Where Fireworks Are Happening, Where They're Not

Here are the news stories trending across Connecticut this afternoon:

Connecticut's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Guide: When and Where

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted 4th of July fireworks in CT. Here is a list of cancellations, postponements and events still scheduled.>>>Read More.

CT State Employees Get Scheduled Raise Amid Economic Turmoil

State employees covered by unions got a 3.5 percent pay raise and two percent step increase as the state looks at massive budget deficits.>>>Read More.

Lamont Condemns Racism After Arrests, Also Has Blunt Message For President Trump

Gov. Lamont and others condemned racism after arrest of two men who allegedly yelled racial slurs at three Black teens, according to police.>>>Read More.

Stores In CT Once Again Collecting Fees For Reusable Plastic Bags

Gov. Lamont had stopped stores from collecting plastic bag fees at the start of the coronavirus crisis. That policy is now history.>>>Read More.

UConn Releases Updates On Fall Semester Reopening

University of Connecticut officials Wednesday released an update on rules for beginning the fall semester.>>>Read More.