Federal Funding Bill Collapses, Shutdown Looms: Impact On Connecticut

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch effort to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed Friday.

These New CT Laws That Can Change Your Life Go Into Effect Oct.1

Several new laws go into effect Oct. 1 in Connecticut. Here is what you need to know about some of these possibly life-changing new laws.

How A Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect CT Residents

Paychecks, food assistance, and airport schedules may be affected if the federal government shuts down.

Utility Rates Will Be Rising Again In CT, Here's What Can Help

The electric supply rate is expected to increase again as energy costs remain at some of the highest levels in years, officials said.

CT Minimum Wage Workers To Get A Pay Boost In January: New Law

Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $15.00 per hour to $15.69 per hour, beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

Key 2023 Voting Deadlines In Connecticut

Here's the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 7 election, when you must request a mail-in ballot and more voting info.

New CT Prescription Drug Discount Card Program Launches Oct. 2: Lamont

​All Connecticut residents will be eligible to receive savings on medication in the new ArrayRx program, Gov. Lamont said.

Connecticut Property Taxes 2023-24: Town-By-Town, Who Pays The Most?

Connecticut has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Here's the town-by-town breakdown.

Remembering 9/11 Victims From Connecticut 22 Years Later

Flags will be lowered and beacons will light up the sky to honor the 161 people with ties to Connecticut who were killed in the 9/11 attacks

39K In CT Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

The income-driven plan, which ties monthly payments to how much borrowers earn, could lower monthly payments for about 20 million borrowers.

Over $1B In Unclaimed CT Property: How To Check If You're Owed Cash

Whatever happened to that rebate you forgot to claim years ago? The state might be hanging on to it. Here's how to check unclaimed property.

Connecticut's 2023 Sales Tax-Free Week Returns, From Aug. 20 To 26

During this one-week sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing priced under $100 is exempt from the CT sales and use tax.

84,045​ 'Winning' Tickets Sold In CT For $1.58B Mega Millions Jackpot

One grand prize Mega Millions ticket was sold in Florida, but more than 84,000 tickets sold in CT won some money. Check your tickets.

CT’s Free School Meals Program Expanded: Here's What You Need To Know

Under the plan, $16 million of funding the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act will be invested into the program.

Audit Of Connecticut Traffic Tickets Sparks New Investigation

A state audit has concluded that nearly 26,000 traffic stop records in its racial profiling database are false.

How New CT Laws Will Affect Babies, Breeding Kennels & More

Babies, puppies and marijuana growers all score big with a new raft of laws going into effect this month.

CT Drivers May Get Snared In Florida Immigration Crackdown

Florida has ceased to honor certain CT driver's licenses that do not provide proof the driver is in the U.S. legally.

Are Mileage-Based User Fees In CT A Good Idea? Take The Patch Survey

Drivers of electric vehicles pay no gas taxes. A new study aims to find out if CT EV motorists should be charged by the mile, instead.

BelVita Products Sold In CT Recalled; May Contain Peanut Allergen

The breakfast sandwiches were sold at Walmart and Kroger stores nationwide, and may contain undeclared amounts of peanuts.

Bottoms Up: Connecticut Tax Cut On Beer Takes Effect July 1

A new law directing Connecticut’s excise tax on beer to be reduced by 16.7 percent takes effect on July 1.

Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action At CT Colleges

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ended race-conscious affirmative action policies similar to those used for decades.

'Maverick' CT Governor/Senator Weicker Dead At 92

President Biden: Weicker was a 'fearless moderating force who stood up for those who couldn’t always stand for themselves.'

New CT Laws: How They Will Affect Guns, Cars, AI, Your Income & More

Guns, cars, prescriptions, early voting, AI, workers' comp: Here are the new Connecticut laws you need to know about.

CT Budget Deal Has Largest Income Tax Cut In State History: Lamont

Both the state House and Senate passed the two-year budget on Tuesday. Here is an in-depth look at what is included in the budget.

Connecticut Completes Final Phase Of Child Care Wage Support Payments

About 21,000 early childhood educators and staff statewide are receiving the bonus payments, distributed in three phases.

Connecticut Attorney General Sues Alleged Robocall Scam Company

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has sued Avid Telecom for allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

CT House Votes To Approve Gun Control Bill

House Bill 6667, "An Act Addressing Gun Violence," will now move to the State Senate for a vote there.

Connecticut Minimum Wage To Increase Again On June 1

Connecticut's minimum wage change is the result of a law that schedules several gradual increases to occur over a 5-year period.

CT AG Tong Defends Federal Ban On Gun Sales To People Under 21

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has filed an amicus brief with 20 other states defending the ban on gun sales to people under 21.

Proposed Bill Would Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Limit In Connecticut

Patch readers and state legislators sound off on a proposed law that would lower Connecticut's legal blood alcohol level

Connecticut Credit Rating Continues To Climb: Analysts

Kroll Bond Rating Agency notified CT officials that the credit rating agency is upgrading the state's General Obligation bond credit rating.

Legislative Leaders Announce New Funding Source For CT Baby Bonds

CT Baby Bonds is a first-in-the-nation initiative that would set aside a bond for each child born to a low-income household.

The COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Is Ending: Here's What's Next In CT

COVID is "not going away," state health officials emphasize. It'll just cost you more out-of-pocket to treat it…

New Airline Rules Would Protect CT Travelers From Cancellations, Delay

Last year over the Memorial Day weekend, U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,800 flights, or about 28 percent of their schedules.

Debt Ceiling: Default Could Hit CT Household Wealth, Benefits

If leaders in Washington can't come to terms, the government may run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 1.

Certain CT Taxpayers Will Receive Share Of $141M TurboTax Settlement

TurboTax deceived consumers into paying for tax services that were aggressively marketed as free, according to CT's state attorney general.

Abortion Pills Available For Now In Connecticut, Supreme Court Says

The challenge to mifepristone is the first abortion controversy to reach the nation’s highest court since it struck down Roe v. Wade.

Connecticut Suspends Jail Sentence Commutations To Review Policy

The state Board of Pardons and Paroles has temporarily ceased accepting applications for the commutation of jail terms.

Abortion Pill Available For Now In CT After Supreme Court Extends Stay

The court has yet to rule on a Biden administration request to reject limits on mifepristone while the case makes its way through the court.

Sen. Blumenthal Breaks Leg At UConn Victory Parade: Reports

Blumenthal "got back up, dusted himself off, and finished the parade" in spite of the injury, Sen. Chris Murphy said.