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Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it's capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
At Steadfast Farms, CT vet is finding purpose through quail farming
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it's capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
ctmirror.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it's capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
Gov. Ned Lamont outlined plans to protect federal human service programs. But it remained unclear how far Connecticut will spread the money.
CT plans $500M in relief for federal programs, but questions remain
Gov. Ned Lamont outlined plans to protect federal human service programs. But it remained unclear how far Connecticut will spread the money.
ctmirror.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Gov. Ned Lamont outlined plans to protect federal human service programs. But it remained unclear how far Connecticut will spread the money.
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
UConn grapples with the legacy of a CT institution for the disabled
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
ctmirror.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
CT's General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
CT legislators have a 'special session' this week. But what is that?
CT's General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
ctmirror.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
CT's General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
CT voter turnout higher in 2025 than past municipal elections
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
ctmirror.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
In Ukraine, Yale-trained doctors treat complex combat injuries
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
ctmirror.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
Replacing Whiting Forensic Hospital could cost $700M. Now what?
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
ctmirror.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
Los subsidios que ayudan a reducir los costos de los planes de salud de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) expirarán a finales de año.
Qué debe saber sobre la expiración de los subsidios de 'Obamacare'
Los subsidios que ayudan a reducir los costos de los planes de salud de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) expirarán a finales de año.
ctmirror.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Los subsidios que ayudan a reducir los costos de los planes de salud de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) expirarán a finales de año.
The survey asked more than 800 CT residents across the political spectrum about policies proposed in the sweeping housing bill Lamont vetoed.
Poll shows support for CT HB 5002 policies among residents
The survey asked more than 800 CT residents across the political spectrum about policies proposed in the sweeping housing bill Lamont vetoed.
ctmirror.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The survey asked more than 800 CT residents across the political spectrum about policies proposed in the sweeping housing bill Lamont vetoed.
Connecticut’s U.S. senators said the election results show voters want Democrats to keep pushing on health care amid the government shutdown.
CT Senators say 2025 election shows support for health care fight
Connecticut’s U.S. senators said the election results show voters want Democrats to keep pushing on health care amid the government shutdown.
ctmirror.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Connecticut’s U.S. senators said the election results show voters want Democrats to keep pushing on health care amid the government shutdown.
Bridgeport’s City Council OK'd a resolution encouraging protections for immigrant residents — an overdue victory, advocates say.
Bridgeport advocates cheer ICE protection resolution
Bridgeport’s City Council OK'd a resolution encouraging protections for immigrant residents — an overdue victory, advocates say.
ctmirror.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Bridgeport’s City Council OK'd a resolution encouraging protections for immigrant residents — an overdue victory, advocates say.
CT Democrats made broad gains in Tuesday's elections, flipping seats that had been controlled by Republicans in New Britain and other cities.
Democrats score big in CT municipal races, flipping GOP seats
CT Democrats made broad gains in Tuesday's elections, flipping seats that had been controlled by Republicans in New Britain and other cities.
ctmirror.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
CT Democrats made broad gains in Tuesday's elections, flipping seats that had been controlled by Republicans in New Britain and other cities.
The number of registered Republicans voters in Connecticut increased by almost 6%, or more than 26,000 voters, over the course of four years.
Republican voter registration is up in CT, especially in the cities
The number of registered Republicans voters in Connecticut increased by almost 6%, or more than 26,000 voters, over the course of four years.
ctmirror.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The number of registered Republicans voters in Connecticut increased by almost 6%, or more than 26,000 voters, over the course of four years.
The lawsuit came in response to a new rule that could block certain nonprofit, government employees from eligibility for PSLF program.
CT sues Trump over changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The lawsuit came in response to a new rule that could block certain nonprofit, government employees from eligibility for PSLF program.
ctmirror.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The lawsuit came in response to a new rule that could block certain nonprofit, government employees from eligibility for PSLF program.
Hostile online politics and waning civic engagement — plus the substantial time commitment — have discouraged people from seeking office.
In CT, finding candidates to run for local office is getting harder
Hostile online politics and waning civic engagement — plus the substantial time commitment — have discouraged people from seeking office.
ctmirror.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hostile online politics and waning civic engagement — plus the substantial time commitment — have discouraged people from seeking office.
Open enrollment is underway. But subsidies that help lower costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire. Here’s what you need to know.
What you need to know about expiring ACA subsidies
Open enrollment is underway. But subsidies that help lower costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire. Here’s what you need to know.
ctmirror.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Open enrollment is underway. But subsidies that help lower costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire. Here’s what you need to know.
A campaign for CT to enter the major league soccer market has gained momentum, but there’s a problem: The team doesn’t have a stadium. Yet.
CT United FC will launch without a stadium. That wasn’t the plan
A campaign for CT to enter the major league soccer market has gained momentum, but there’s a problem: The team doesn’t have a stadium. Yet.
ctmirror.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A campaign for CT to enter the major league soccer market has gained momentum, but there’s a problem: The team doesn’t have a stadium. Yet.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Following high-profile ICE detentions across Connecticut, several cities are evaluating how their employees interact with the federal agents.
As CT cities weigh ICE policies, some residents want more action
Following high-profile ICE detentions across Connecticut, several cities are evaluating how their employees interact with the federal agents.
ctmirror.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Following high-profile ICE detentions across Connecticut, several cities are evaluating how their employees interact with the federal agents.
The mother of "Mimi" Torres-García told police that she had restrained her with zip-ties when she was "bad," according to arrest warrants.
Mimi Torres-García's mother admitted abusing her, warrants say
The mother of "Mimi" Torres-García told police that she had restrained her with zip-ties when she was "bad," according to arrest warrants.
ctmirror.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The mother of "Mimi" Torres-García told police that she had restrained her with zip-ties when she was "bad," according to arrest warrants.
A pair of lawsuits remain pending in state courts as of this week alleging wrongdoing by the former PURA chair prior to her resignation.
With Marissa Gillett gone, legal battles still plague PURA
A pair of lawsuits remain pending in state courts as of this week alleging wrongdoing by the former PURA chair prior to her resignation.
ctmirror.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A pair of lawsuits remain pending in state courts as of this week alleging wrongdoing by the former PURA chair prior to her resignation.
Advocates and business owners are developing recommendations to the CT legislature as part of a working group formed under a 2025 law.
CT towing companies, consumer advocates at odds over new laws
Advocates and business owners are developing recommendations to the CT legislature as part of a working group formed under a 2025 law.
ctmirror.org
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Advocates and business owners are developing recommendations to the CT legislature as part of a working group formed under a 2025 law.
It wasn't clear from the Office of Legislative Research report how much the properties actually expanded the state's overall housing stock.
Much of state-funded affordable housing in CT is rehabbed property
It wasn't clear from the Office of Legislative Research report how much the properties actually expanded the state's overall housing stock.
ctmirror.org
October 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It wasn't clear from the Office of Legislative Research report how much the properties actually expanded the state's overall housing stock.
Christina Ghio, who has been serving as CT's acting Child Advocate for more than a year, was nominated to fill the post permanently Monday.
Lamont nominates Christina Ghio as Child Advocate
Christina Ghio, who has been serving as CT's acting Child Advocate for more than a year, was nominated to fill the post permanently Monday.
ctmirror.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Christina Ghio, who has been serving as CT's acting Child Advocate for more than a year, was nominated to fill the post permanently Monday.
From politics to federal policies, a lot of uncertainty needs to be resolved before officials can plan to meet CT's future energy needs.
CT plans its energy future amid shifting offshore wind, solar policy
From politics to federal policies, a lot of uncertainty needs to be resolved before officials can plan to meet CT's future energy needs.
ctmirror.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
From politics to federal policies, a lot of uncertainty needs to be resolved before officials can plan to meet CT's future energy needs.