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CT officials said if the course, An American History of Rock and Soul, is well received, more state-designed courses "in a box" could follow.
CT's first 'course in a box' focuses on music history
CT officials said if the course, An American History of Rock and Soul, is well received, more state-designed courses "in a box" could follow.
ctmirror.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
CT officials said if the course, An American History of Rock and Soul, is well received, more state-designed courses "in a box" could follow.
CT officials will use the fair share report — a controversial study featuring three different analysis of housing need — in the assessment.
CT housing needs assessment required under H.B. 8002 underway
CT officials will use the fair share report — a controversial study featuring three different analysis of housing need — in the assessment.
ctmirror.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM
CT officials will use the fair share report — a controversial study featuring three different analysis of housing need — in the assessment.
By funding early-stage "hardtech" entrepreneurs, FORGE has become a key part of CT's effort to reignite and develop its manufacturing sector.
This CT nonprofit is getting startups through the 'valley of death'
By funding early-stage "hardtech" entrepreneurs, FORGE has become a key part of CT's effort to reignite and develop its manufacturing sector.
ctmirror.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
By funding early-stage "hardtech" entrepreneurs, FORGE has become a key part of CT's effort to reignite and develop its manufacturing sector.
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
Which parts of the 'big beautiful bill' will go into effect in 2026?
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
ctmirror.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
Andrey Desmond, who was serving a 5-year sentence for a 2023 assault on state Rep. Maryam Khan, was found unresponsive in his cell on Feb. 1.
3 deaths in CT prisons this week, including Maryam Khan attacker
Andrey Desmond, who was serving a 5-year sentence for a 2023 assault on state Rep. Maryam Khan, was found unresponsive in his cell on Feb. 1.
ctmirror.org
February 6, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Andrey Desmond, who was serving a 5-year sentence for a 2023 assault on state Rep. Maryam Khan, was found unresponsive in his cell on Feb. 1.
"Housing" was one of Lamont's most-said words this year, coming up 25 times in his annual State of the State address.
Lamont's top words in his 8 State of the State addresses
"Housing" was one of Lamont's most-said words this year, coming up 25 times in his annual State of the State address.
ctmirror.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
"Housing" was one of Lamont's most-said words this year, coming up 25 times in his annual State of the State address.
The fiscally cautious governor is signaling a willingness to compromise on spending and taxes, and Democrats are happy to see an opening.
A little flexibility gets Lamont a good start to election-year session
The fiscally cautious governor is signaling a willingness to compromise on spending and taxes, and Democrats are happy to see an opening.
ctmirror.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The fiscally cautious governor is signaling a willingness to compromise on spending and taxes, and Democrats are happy to see an opening.
The disbanding of the Office of Health Strategy and a revised hospital tax agreement topped Gov. Ned Lamont’s list of health care priorities.
Lamont: Disband OHS, cut hospital taxes, design public option
The disbanding of the Office of Health Strategy and a revised hospital tax agreement topped Gov. Ned Lamont’s list of health care priorities.
ctmirror.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The disbanding of the Office of Health Strategy and a revised hospital tax agreement topped Gov. Ned Lamont’s list of health care priorities.
Key U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials indicated in the fall that they planned to send agents to the Super Bowl.
Are there ICE operations planned during Super Bowl LX?
Key U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials indicated in the fall that they planned to send agents to the Super Bowl.
ctmirror.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Key U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials indicated in the fall that they planned to send agents to the Super Bowl.
Lamont proposed trimming earmarks in all but three areas, and increasing transparency, amid a probe into the Blue Hills Civic Association.
Lamont challenges legislators to reform ‘earmarks’
Lamont proposed trimming earmarks in all but three areas, and increasing transparency, amid a probe into the Blue Hills Civic Association.
ctmirror.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Lamont proposed trimming earmarks in all but three areas, and increasing transparency, amid a probe into the Blue Hills Civic Association.
Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror's legislative guide.
CT 2026 legislative session guide: Info on government, lawmakers
Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror's legislative guide.
ctmirror.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror's legislative guide.
Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.
Medicaid cost, DCF oversight among CT lawmakers’ 2026 priorities
Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.
ctmirror.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.
A group of long-term care insurance policyholders are traveling around the state, trying to build a grassroots coalition to spur reform.
Policyholders push for long-term care insurance reform
A group of long-term care insurance policyholders are traveling around the state, trying to build a grassroots coalition to spur reform.
ctmirror.org
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
A group of long-term care insurance policyholders are traveling around the state, trying to build a grassroots coalition to spur reform.
A controversial measure to require landlords to give a reason when they evict renters is likely to be debated during the 2026 session.
CT eviction reform to anchor housing debate in 2026 session
A controversial measure to require landlords to give a reason when they evict renters is likely to be debated during the 2026 session.
ctmirror.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
A controversial measure to require landlords to give a reason when they evict renters is likely to be debated during the 2026 session.
The Crescent Ball was meant as a safe space to exist, share a meal, listen to music, spoken word, and meet other CT Muslims.
During Muslim Heritage Month, a new welcoming space is created
The Crescent Ball was meant as a safe space to exist, share a meal, listen to music, spoken word, and meet other CT Muslims.
ctmirror.org
January 29, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The Crescent Ball was meant as a safe space to exist, share a meal, listen to music, spoken word, and meet other CT Muslims.
To obtain medical marijuana, patients' health care providers must certify that they have an approved condition and patients register with CT.
Does CT charge a cannabis tax for medical marijuana?
To obtain medical marijuana, patients' health care providers must certify that they have an approved condition and patients register with CT.
ctmirror.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM
To obtain medical marijuana, patients' health care providers must certify that they have an approved condition and patients register with CT.
Residents in Bridgeport's public housing — tired of waiting for someone else to fix what’s broken — are stepping up and speaking out.
Bridgeport public housing residents work to rebuild neighborhoods
Residents in Bridgeport's public housing — tired of waiting for someone else to fix what’s broken — are stepping up and speaking out.
ctmirror.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Residents in Bridgeport's public housing — tired of waiting for someone else to fix what’s broken — are stepping up and speaking out.
The state's labor force contracted as national issues, from tariffs to inflation, created uncertainty for employers.
CT unemployment ended 2025 at 4.2%, economic outlook unclear
The state's labor force contracted as national issues, from tariffs to inflation, created uncertainty for employers.
ctmirror.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The state's labor force contracted as national issues, from tariffs to inflation, created uncertainty for employers.
CT residents who fear they or a loved one could be deported say they are facing mounting mental and physical health problems.
Immigration enforcement drives health concerns in CT
CT residents who fear they or a loved one could be deported say they are facing mounting mental and physical health problems.
ctmirror.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
CT residents who fear they or a loved one could be deported say they are facing mounting mental and physical health problems.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates to its recommendations for childhood vaccines. Here's what to know.
How will CDC vaccine schedule changes affect CT residents?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates to its recommendations for childhood vaccines. Here's what to know.
ctmirror.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates to its recommendations for childhood vaccines. Here's what to know.
Recent data from the Judicial Branch has renewed questions about how well CT is addressing the challenges young women face in detention.
How well is CT addressing needs of young women in detention?
Recent data from the Judicial Branch has renewed questions about how well CT is addressing the challenges young women face in detention.
ctmirror.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Recent data from the Judicial Branch has renewed questions about how well CT is addressing the challenges young women face in detention.
Access Health CT said it will launch an enrollment period Feb. 1 for eligible customers to enroll in coverage with the new state subsidy.
CT health plan subsidies set to be available beginning Feb. 1
Access Health CT said it will launch an enrollment period Feb. 1 for eligible customers to enroll in coverage with the new state subsidy.
ctmirror.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Access Health CT said it will launch an enrollment period Feb. 1 for eligible customers to enroll in coverage with the new state subsidy.
In Connecticut, winter sports accounted for 1.2%, or $66,172,000, of all economic impact brought in from outdoor recreational sports in 2023.
How much money do snow sports bring to CT's economy?
In Connecticut, winter sports accounted for 1.2%, or $66,172,000, of all economic impact brought in from outdoor recreational sports in 2023.
ctmirror.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
In Connecticut, winter sports accounted for 1.2%, or $66,172,000, of all economic impact brought in from outdoor recreational sports in 2023.
The DHS funding bill narrowly cleared the Republican-led House as Congress seeks to fund the rest of the government before Jan. 30.
CT House Dems vote against Homeland Security funding bill
The DHS funding bill narrowly cleared the Republican-led House as Congress seeks to fund the rest of the government before Jan. 30.
ctmirror.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The DHS funding bill narrowly cleared the Republican-led House as Congress seeks to fund the rest of the government before Jan. 30.
Lamont said the potentially fraudulent spending at the Blue Hills Civic Association raised concerns and should prompt McCrory to 'step back.'
Lamont: Doug McCrory should 'step back' from Senate leadership
Lamont said the potentially fraudulent spending at the Blue Hills Civic Association raised concerns and should prompt McCrory to 'step back.'
ctmirror.org
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Lamont said the potentially fraudulent spending at the Blue Hills Civic Association raised concerns and should prompt McCrory to 'step back.'