Connecticut Finance Panel Backs $900M in Tax Cuts
Connecticut's Finance Committee endorsed nearly $900M in tax relief options, setting up a budget clash with Gov. Lamont before the May 6 session deadline.
PoliticsCT Faces Tiny $6M Budget Deficit, Comptroller Projects
Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon projects a $6 million budget deficit, the state's first under Gov. Ned Lamont, though reserves dwarf the shortfall.
CT Legislature Passes $29B Budget Plan, Heads to Lamont
Connecticut's Appropriations Committee approved a $29B state budget, boosting spending 6.2% and setting up negotiations with Gov. Ned Lamont.
PoliticsSen. Tony Hwang Retires: CT GOP Faces Deeper Crisis
Connecticut Republican Sen. Tony Hwang won't seek a seventh term, leaving two Fairfield County seats vulnerable and the GOP caucus near single digits.
PoliticsCT Building Code Loophole Puts Homes at Carbon Monoxide Risk
A single word in Connecticut's building code lets installers use unsafe PVC pipe for furnace venting, creating a deadly carbon monoxide risk in homes.
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CT Sun Sold to Houston for $300M: What It Means
The Connecticut Sun is moving to Houston after a $300M sale to Tilman Fertitta, marking the end of Connecticut's last major league sports franchise.
Food & DiningNew Haven Restaurant Week Cocktails Worth Trying
Tequila loyalists go rogue during New Haven Restaurant Week, exploring standout cocktails like the Affogato Martini at Villa Lulu and beyond.
PoliticsWill Higher Gas Prices Actually Boost Mass Transit?
Connecticut transit advocates hope rising gas prices will shift commuters to trains and buses, but the economic reality is far more complicated.
PoliticsDanbury's Homeless Need More State Support
The Danbury Support Center runs 40 beds on limited funding. ARC wants $690K from Connecticut lawmakers to expand capacity and serve more homeless residents.
PoliticsCT Governor Opposes SAVE America Act Voting Rules
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas slam the SAVE America Act, saying it would suppress voting for thousands of residents.
PoliticsNew Haven Schools Seek More Funding for Failing Facilities
NHPS officials briefed city alders on a $5.5M annual funding gap leaving school buildings undermaintained and unsafe for students and staff.
PoliticsConnecticut Sets New Rules for School Crisis Drills
Connecticut's Senate Bill 298 establishes statewide standards for school crisis drills, requiring trauma-informed practices and parent notification.
PoliticsConnecticut Push for Ranked-Choice Voting in Cities
Senate Bill 386 would let Connecticut municipalities adopt ranked-choice voting. Advocates are racing to build Senate support before the session ends.