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Legislation was introduced this year, but it never received a public hearing. Advocates want lawmakers to consider a similar bill in 2026.
Advocates call on lawmakers to make changes to probation system
Legislation was introduced this year, but it never received a public hearing. Advocates want lawmakers to consider a similar bill in 2026.
ctmirror.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Legislation was introduced this year, but it never received a public hearing. Advocates want lawmakers to consider a similar bill in 2026.
The current war, and the hardships that came with it, elevated the art’s significance. For members of the diaspora, each piece is personal.
Ukrainians in CT keep ties with culture, home through embroidery
The current war, and the hardships that came with it, elevated the art’s significance. For members of the diaspora, each piece is personal.
ctmirror.org
December 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The current war, and the hardships that came with it, elevated the art’s significance. For members of the diaspora, each piece is personal.
In a federal lawsuit, lawyers allege that 2023 legislation overruling local zoning at the former Timex Group site was unconstitutional.
Middlebury developer challenges constitutionality of legislative 'rat'
In a federal lawsuit, lawyers allege that 2023 legislation overruling local zoning at the former Timex Group site was unconstitutional.
ctmirror.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In a federal lawsuit, lawyers allege that 2023 legislation overruling local zoning at the former Timex Group site was unconstitutional.
Connecticut will kick off 2026 with nearly two dozen new laws slated to wholly or partially take effect. Here's a look at some of them.
New CT laws taking effect Jan. 1: Housing, solar panels, driving
Connecticut will kick off 2026 with nearly two dozen new laws slated to wholly or partially take effect. Here's a look at some of them.
ctmirror.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Connecticut will kick off 2026 with nearly two dozen new laws slated to wholly or partially take effect. Here's a look at some of them.
Further complicating the flu season is a new influenza virus strain renamed “H3N2 subclade K,” which is circulating widely today.
Does CT have the highest flu rate in the Northeast in 2025?
Further complicating the flu season is a new influenza virus strain renamed “H3N2 subclade K,” which is circulating widely today.
ctmirror.org
December 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Further complicating the flu season is a new influenza virus strain renamed “H3N2 subclade K,” which is circulating widely today.
Artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in CT, which is home to more than 70 tree farms.
Real or fake Christmas tree? CT has lots of real ones
Artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in CT, which is home to more than 70 tree farms.
ctmirror.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in CT, which is home to more than 70 tree farms.
The lawsuit asks a New Britain judge to decide whether the power to fund such schools lies with the state Board of Education or not.
Capital Prep sues over CT charter school funding process
The lawsuit asks a New Britain judge to decide whether the power to fund such schools lies with the state Board of Education or not.
ctmirror.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The lawsuit asks a New Britain judge to decide whether the power to fund such schools lies with the state Board of Education or not.
The proposed state-funded SNAP program would be for those expected to lose federal benefits by March 31. Gov. Ned Lamont isn't on board.
Should CT fund a SNAP program? Lamont, budget chair disagree
The proposed state-funded SNAP program would be for those expected to lose federal benefits by March 31. Gov. Ned Lamont isn't on board.
ctmirror.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The proposed state-funded SNAP program would be for those expected to lose federal benefits by March 31. Gov. Ned Lamont isn't on board.
Lamont announces $168 million to offset federal cuts to nutrition assistance, reproductive health services and health insurance.
Lamont pitches millions for food pantries, Planned Parenthood
Lamont announces $168 million to offset federal cuts to nutrition assistance, reproductive health services and health insurance.
ctmirror.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Lamont announces $168 million to offset federal cuts to nutrition assistance, reproductive health services and health insurance.
U.S. Rep. John Larson described rival Luke Bronin as variously hostile or indifferent to unions during his eight years as mayor of Hartford.
Larson calls Luke Bronin hostile to labor in first attack of campaign
U.S. Rep. John Larson described rival Luke Bronin as variously hostile or indifferent to unions during his eight years as mayor of Hartford.
ctmirror.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
U.S. Rep. John Larson described rival Luke Bronin as variously hostile or indifferent to unions during his eight years as mayor of Hartford.
The complaints are against CCMC and YNHH over their decision to stop providing medication-based gender-affirming care to minors.
CT families file complaints over ‘severe disruptions’ to trans care
The complaints are against CCMC and YNHH over their decision to stop providing medication-based gender-affirming care to minors.
ctmirror.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The complaints are against CCMC and YNHH over their decision to stop providing medication-based gender-affirming care to minors.
U.S. Rep. John Larson described rival Luke Bronin as variously hostile or indifferent to unions during his eight years as mayor of Hartford.
Larson calls Luke Bronin hostile to labor in first attack of campaign
U.S. Rep. John Larson described rival Luke Bronin as variously hostile or indifferent to unions during his eight years as mayor of Hartford.
ctmirror.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
U.S. Rep. John Larson described rival Luke Bronin as variously hostile or indifferent to unions during his eight years as mayor of Hartford.
The request comes after PURA regulators blocked a deal that would have transformed Aquarian into a nonprofit quasi-public entity.
Aquarion to seek 42% rate increase after regulators block sale
The request comes after PURA regulators blocked a deal that would have transformed Aquarian into a nonprofit quasi-public entity.
ctmirror.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The request comes after PURA regulators blocked a deal that would have transformed Aquarian into a nonprofit quasi-public entity.
Trump's post about Reiner prompted a flurry of critical replies, including from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes of CT.
CT Democrats denounce Trump's reaction to Reiner murders
Trump's post about Reiner prompted a flurry of critical replies, including from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes of CT.
ctmirror.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Trump's post about Reiner prompted a flurry of critical replies, including from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes of CT.
In the past decade, several small businesses near UConn’s campus have shut down. Others have come and gone.
For pizza joints and eateries, Storrs can be a tough market
In the past decade, several small businesses near UConn’s campus have shut down. Others have come and gone.
ctmirror.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In the past decade, several small businesses near UConn’s campus have shut down. Others have come and gone.
Jack Perry exited the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District, leaving Rep. John Larson with three challengers.
Jack Perry exits race for Congress in CT 1st District
Jack Perry exited the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District, leaving Rep. John Larson with three challengers.
ctmirror.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Jack Perry exited the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 1st District, leaving Rep. John Larson with three challengers.
Lamont's first withdrawal from the $500 million reserve was to offset the expected loss of federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.
Lamont using $5.2M from reserve to offset Trump housing cuts
Lamont's first withdrawal from the $500 million reserve was to offset the expected loss of federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.
ctmirror.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Lamont's first withdrawal from the $500 million reserve was to offset the expected loss of federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.
Waterbury, Wolcott and Watertown were largely without water after an explosive main break, forcing a scramble to keep two hospitals open.
Water line failure in Waterbury leaves about 100,000 without water
Waterbury, Wolcott and Watertown were largely without water after an explosive main break, forcing a scramble to keep two hospitals open.
ctmirror.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Waterbury, Wolcott and Watertown were largely without water after an explosive main break, forcing a scramble to keep two hospitals open.
Seeing their kids fall behind during COVID galvanized a new cohort of parents to educate their children themselves. They’re sticking with it.
CT doesn’t regulate homeschooling. Should it stay that way?
Seeing their kids fall behind during COVID galvanized a new cohort of parents to educate their children themselves. They’re sticking with it.
ctmirror.org
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Seeing their kids fall behind during COVID galvanized a new cohort of parents to educate their children themselves. They’re sticking with it.
Here’s what to know about what the CT Mirror and ProPublica investigation uncovered and how Connecticut officials responded.
What to know about the CT Mirror/ProPublica towing investigation
Here’s what to know about what the CT Mirror and ProPublica investigation uncovered and how Connecticut officials responded.
ctmirror.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Here’s what to know about what the CT Mirror and ProPublica investigation uncovered and how Connecticut officials responded.
The National Defense Authorization Act will bolster CT's big three defense companies — Electric Boat, Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney.
Defense bill will boost CT contractors, including Electric Boat
The National Defense Authorization Act will bolster CT's big three defense companies — Electric Boat, Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney.
ctmirror.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The National Defense Authorization Act will bolster CT's big three defense companies — Electric Boat, Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney.
The World Health Organization selected the components for the northern hemisphere influenza vaccine between February and March of this year.
Did the flu variant H3N2/K emerge before the 2025 vaccine?
The World Health Organization selected the components for the northern hemisphere influenza vaccine between February and March of this year.
ctmirror.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The World Health Organization selected the components for the northern hemisphere influenza vaccine between February and March of this year.
UConn and the Hartford Deportation Defense launched the ‘People's Migrant School’ to build bridges with the city's immigrants.
Hartford's 'People's Migrant School' connects UConn to community
UConn and the Hartford Deportation Defense launched the ‘People's Migrant School’ to build bridges with the city's immigrants.
ctmirror.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
UConn and the Hartford Deportation Defense launched the ‘People's Migrant School’ to build bridges with the city's immigrants.
CT hoped to open applications for a piece of its $53 million grant in the fall. But after the government shutdown, the funding hit a delay.
CT farmers won't see federal relief for crop damage until 2026
CT hoped to open applications for a piece of its $53 million grant in the fall. But after the government shutdown, the funding hit a delay.
ctmirror.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
CT hoped to open applications for a piece of its $53 million grant in the fall. But after the government shutdown, the funding hit a delay.
The approval brings the state closer to concluding a lengthy search to find buyers for Prospect Medical Holdings three CT hospitals.
CT officials approve HHC purchase of 2 Prospect hospitals
The approval brings the state closer to concluding a lengthy search to find buyers for Prospect Medical Holdings three CT hospitals.
ctmirror.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The approval brings the state closer to concluding a lengthy search to find buyers for Prospect Medical Holdings three CT hospitals.