Connecticut Governor Goes Off On Proposed Electric Rate Hike, Eversouce Executive Compensation

In an open letter to state families Thursday, Gov. Ned Lamont blasted Eversource Energy on two fronts.

Booze Temporarily Banned At 10 CT Recreation Spots

Officials cited alcohol-related misconduct for the temporary ban.

State Sen. Ryan Fazio Earns GOP Nomination For Governor

The party held its convention this weekend.

Lamont Earns Democratic Nomination For Governor But Primary Expected

The party held its convention on Saturday.

Stewart Suspends Campaign For Governor Amid Probe Into Credit Card Use

The Republican is facing scrutiny over whether she used the card for personal benefit while serving as New Britain mayor.

Pentagon Dump Of UFO Files Add Intrigue To CT Sightings

The National UFO Reporting Center was founded by noted UFO investigator Robert J. Gribble in 1974.

Glock-Style Pistol Ban Bill In CT Heads To Gov. Ned Lamont

A bill that would ban certain Glock-style pistols from being sold in Connecticut cleared the General Assembly.

Domestic Violence Tracking Bill Approved By CT Legislature

Lawmakers unanimously passed a measure to create a statewide system for tracking domestic violence cases.

Bristol-Based Company To Close, Mass Layoffs Announced

The company will cease operations at the local site, according to a filing with the state of Connecticut.

Connecticut Just Approved A Pizza License Plate — Here's When You Can Get It

The proposal celebrates Connecticut’s pizza reputation — and would raise money for a statewide food program if signed into law.

CT Mirror, ProPublica Earn Prestigious 2026 Pulitzer Prize

The groundbreaking multi-year investigation led to new laws that are designed to help protect residents, CT Mirror officials said.

Newly-Approved CT State Employee Contracts Feature Wage Increases

The General Assembly has approved the contracts, which will mean raises over a three-year period.

Lamont: CT Spending Plan To Include ‘Significant Increase’ In Aid To Municipalities

Lawmakers are currently working to finalize the state budget.

CT Attorney General Bashes Utility's Efforts To Recover Storm Costs

A brief filed Wednesday argues that Eversource's carrying cost demand for storms is premature, unprecedented and should be rejected.

CT $1 Billion Unclaimed Property Difficulties: Critics Say It’s Too Hard To Get Money

More than $1 billion is still owed to the rightful owners, according to state data.

Connecticut Electricity Rate Reduction Announced — See What CT Residents Will Save

Gov. Ned Lamont said that regulators have approved an interim decision that will lower residential rates beginning May 1.

2 CT Towns Cited For 'Wasteful' Spending In President Trump's Annual Budget Request

The towns were mentioned in the budget request as the administration seeks to increase defense spending and reduce non-defense programs.

CT Attorney General, Consumer Council Asking Regulators To Reconsider Aquarion Sale Approval

Officials claim a massive mathematical error has overlooked nearly half a billion dollars in projected Aquarion rate increases.

CT Attorney General Issues New Immigration Guidance Amid Federal Concerns

The memorandum outlines limits on ICE authority, legal protections and how agencies should respond.

Connecticut Regulators Give Final Endorsement To $2.4B Aquarion Sale To New Water Authority

Attorney General: "Literally no one wanted this deal except for the utility executives looking to cash out."

Buyers and Sellers Beware: CT Bans New List Of Drugs, Including ‘Gas Station Heroin’

Merchants must remove the products and discontinue any sales, according to the state.

150,000 CT Residents Have Criminal Records Erased: Report

The law was created to expunge what are considered "low-level" criminal offenses.

Lamont Proposes New Gun Legislation In CT: Here's What To Know

The proposal is pending before the legislature.

ICE Would Be Prohibited From These Places In CT Under New Proposal: Reports

A bill is pending in the state legislature which if approved would limit where ICE agents can go.

Lamont Proposes Suspending Gas Tax: Reports

The move would require approval by the legislature.

Here’s Why The Feds May Go After Your Dunkin', Starbucks In CT

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targeted Dunkin' and Starbucks in recent comments.

Bridge Across Long Island Sound Could Be Studied Under Proposed Connecticut Bill

Supporters say a Long Island Sound bridge could ease I-95 congestion, while critics question the cost and environmental impact.

Gov. Lamont Issues Veto: Here's Why, What To Know

The governor rejected several line items passed by lawmakers. Here’s what you need to know.

CT Taxes Among Highest In The Country, New Study Says

A new study compares tax rates among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Here's where Connecticut ranks.

CT Sues To Block Overhaul Of Childhood Immunization Schedule

Connecticut is among 15 states involved in the litigation.

State Of Emergency Declared In CT By Gov. Lamont: Here's What You Need To Know

Up to 2 feet of snow is forecast across Connecticut, and a blizzard warning has been issued.

Gov. Ned Lamont Issues Statement In Advance Of Impending Blizzard: Here's What You Need To Know

The governor issued a statement on Saturday detailing the latest forecasts and what is being done by state officials.

Just How High Is Connecticut's Property Tax Burden? New Report

Personal finance website WalletHub crunched the numbers to see just how hard the numbers are crunching Connecticut homeowners.

CT Proposes College Tuition, Mortgage Aid for First Responders

Gov. Ned Lamont has introduced legislation to offer tuition waivers and a mortgage assistance program for police and firefighters.

2025's Top Earners: Highest-Paid Connecticut State Employees

Here are the State of Connecticut employees who are the top earners, along with how much they earned in 2025.

CT Republican Tax Pitch Calls For $1-Billion Income Tax Cut

Republicans are calling for massive reductions in what they call "much needed tax relief in addressing the affordability crisis."

Free Bus Passes For Veterans, Student Discounts Pitched In CT

The governor is proposing free bus passes for military veterans and a 50% discount for K-12 students.

CT Students Eligible For Up to $5K Through Grant Program

Connecticut residents who made student loan payments in 2025 can now apply for reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 annually.

CT Students May Get Free Breakfast Under Lamont Budget Plan

Funding for free breakfast for all K-12 public school students is included in Gov. Lamont's new budget proposal.

Lamont Pitches Rebate Amid 'Trying Times' In State Of The State Address

The governor in his speech also tells ICE to leave Connecticut residents alone.