CT Attorney General Issues New Immigration Guidance Amid Federal Concerns

The memorandum outlines limits on ICE authority, legal protections and how agencies should respond.

Connecticut Regulators Give Final Endorsement To $2.4B Aquarion Sale To New Water Authority

Attorney General: "Literally no one wanted this deal except for the utility executives looking to cash out."

Buyers and Sellers Beware: CT Bans New List Of Drugs, Including ‘Gas Station Heroin’

Merchants must remove the products and discontinue any sales, according to the state.

150,000 CT Residents Have Criminal Records Erased: Report

The law was created to expunge what are considered "low-level" criminal offenses.

Lamont Proposes New Gun Legislation In CT: Here's What To Know

The proposal is pending before the legislature.

ICE Would Be Prohibited From These Places In CT Under New Proposal: Reports

A bill is pending in the state legislature which if approved would limit where ICE agents can go.

Lamont Proposes Suspending Gas Tax: Reports

The move would require approval by the legislature.

Here’s Why The Feds May Go After Your Dunkin', Starbucks In CT

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targeted Dunkin' and Starbucks in recent comments.

Bridge Across Long Island Sound Could Be Studied Under Proposed Connecticut Bill

Supporters say a Long Island Sound bridge could ease I-95 congestion, while critics question the cost and environmental impact.

Gov. Lamont Issues Veto: Here's Why, What To Know

The governor rejected several line items passed by lawmakers. Here’s what you need to know.

CT Taxes Among Highest In The Country, New Study Says

A new study compares tax rates among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Here's where Connecticut ranks.

CT Sues To Block Overhaul Of Childhood Immunization Schedule

Connecticut is among 15 states involved in the litigation.

State Of Emergency Declared In CT By Gov. Lamont: Here's What You Need To Know

Up to 2 feet of snow is forecast across Connecticut, and a blizzard warning has been issued.

Gov. Ned Lamont Issues Statement In Advance Of Impending Blizzard: Here's What You Need To Know

The governor issued a statement on Saturday detailing the latest forecasts and what is being done by state officials.

Just How High Is Connecticut's Property Tax Burden? New Report

Personal finance website WalletHub crunched the numbers to see just how hard the numbers are crunching Connecticut homeowners.

CT Proposes College Tuition, Mortgage Aid for First Responders

Gov. Ned Lamont has introduced legislation to offer tuition waivers and a mortgage assistance program for police and firefighters.

2025's Top Earners: Highest-Paid Connecticut State Employees

Here are the State of Connecticut employees who are the top earners, along with how much they earned in 2025.

CT Republican Tax Pitch Calls For $1-Billion Income Tax Cut

Republicans are calling for massive reductions in what they call "much needed tax relief in addressing the affordability crisis."

Free Bus Passes For Veterans, Student Discounts Pitched In CT

The governor is proposing free bus passes for military veterans and a 50% discount for K-12 students.

CT Students Eligible For Up to $5K Through Grant Program

Connecticut residents who made student loan payments in 2025 can now apply for reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 annually.

CT Students May Get Free Breakfast Under Lamont Budget Plan

Funding for free breakfast for all K-12 public school students is included in Gov. Lamont's new budget proposal.

Lamont Pitches Rebate Amid 'Trying Times' In State Of The State Address

The governor in his speech also tells ICE to leave Connecticut residents alone.

Gov. Lamont Proposing One-Time Tax Rebate In CT

Find out how much the rebate would be, and the rationale behind it.

Many CT Taxpayers May See Refund Delays. Here's How To Avoid It

An executive order from Pres. Trump makes changes to the way that federal tax refunds and other benefits are processed.

CT Congressman Says He Was Denied Access To ICE Facility

A Connecticut congressman said he was "illegally denied" access to an ICE field office in Massachusetts this week.

Gov. Lamont Seeks To Use CT's Emergency State Response Reserve On Push For Affordability

The governor submitted an $18.7 million supplemental spending plan this week to bipartisan leaders.

CT Leaders Pitch Legislation Aimed At Tackling Youth Social Media Addiction

The proposal will be modeled after similar laws in other states.

CT Treasurer: $1B Is Waiting To Be Claimed

State officials are urging residents to check Connecticut’s unclaimed property list.

Animal Cruelty Cases Are Skyrocketing, Here’s How CT Lawmakers Plan To Help Stop That

The proposed changes come amid several recent animal abuse cases in Connecticut.

Offshore Wind Project Clears Federal Hurdle, Construction Resumes, CT Leaders Say

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes praised the court's decision, which they say will lower energy costs and create jobs.

As Major Retailers Use Facial Recognition Technology, Some CT Leaders Want To Stop It

Two lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to ban the technology in state retail stores.

Justice Department Sues CT For Failure To Provide Voter Rolls

The Trump administration is now suing 23 states for alleged failure to provide voter registration information.

CT Fights Trump Admin's Latest Revolution Wind Halt; Millions in Ratepayer Costs Cited

CT is challenging the Trump Administration's second stop-work order on the Revolution Wind project, citing significant costs to ratepayers.

New Connecticut Laws Taking Effect Jan. 1: Housing, Labor, Health, And Public Safety Changes

A broad package of new Connecticut laws takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, marking one of the most consequential sets of statutory changes.

Connecticut Governor Urges No Travel Friday Evening Ahead of Snowstorm

Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times during the height of this storm.

'Anti-Business': Gov. Lamont Slams Trump Effort To Stop Revolution Wind

The nearly complete wind farm is key to lowering electric bills and stabilizing the energy grid, Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday.

U.S. Inflation Slows Unexpectedly: Here’s What It Means For CT Grocery Prices

The report also showed President Donald Trump’s tariffs haven’t been as inflationary as economists had feared.

Lamont Seeks $168M From Emergency Reserve To Offset Federal Cuts To Health, Housing And Food Aid

Lamont seeks $168M from Connecticut’s emergency reserve to offset federal cuts affecting health care, food aid and housing programs.

Lamont Says 40,000 More Connecticut Residents Will See Medical Debt Erased In Latest Relief Round

Nearly 40,000 Connecticut residents will have medical debt erased under the state’s partnership with Undue Medical Debt.

Lamont Proposes Using Emergency Reserve Funds To Support Homelessness Prevention Services

Governor Lamont plans to use at least $5.2M from a state emergency reserve to support homelessness prevention programs.