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Canceled grants came from Full-Service Community Schools, a program that funds partnerships between schools and nonprofit service providers.
CT community schools speak out after losing $4M in federal grants
Canceled grants came from Full-Service Community Schools, a program that funds partnerships between schools and nonprofit service providers.
ctmirror.org
January 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Canceled grants came from Full-Service Community Schools, a program that funds partnerships between schools and nonprofit service providers.
The four-year agreement with Local 511 of Connecticut Employees Union Independent endorses 2.5% raises through 2028 and calls for step hikes.
Lamont reaches first wage deal with CT union since April
The four-year agreement with Local 511 of Connecticut Employees Union Independent endorses 2.5% raises through 2028 and calls for step hikes.
ctmirror.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM
The four-year agreement with Local 511 of Connecticut Employees Union Independent endorses 2.5% raises through 2028 and calls for step hikes.
The gubernatorial campaign of Republican Ryan Fazio said its fundraising has crossed the $250,000 threshold to qualify for public financing.
GOP's Ryan Fazio reaches public financing goal in governor race
The gubernatorial campaign of Republican Ryan Fazio said its fundraising has crossed the $250,000 threshold to qualify for public financing.
ctmirror.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The gubernatorial campaign of Republican Ryan Fazio said its fundraising has crossed the $250,000 threshold to qualify for public financing.
A processing error has potentially left several hundred CT residents who enrolled in 2026 ACA insurance plans without their selected coverage.
Some ConnectiCare customers report enrollment, billing problems
A processing error has potentially left several hundred CT residents who enrolled in 2026 ACA insurance plans without their selected coverage.
ctmirror.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
A processing error has potentially left several hundred CT residents who enrolled in 2026 ACA insurance plans without their selected coverage.
Connecticut's kindergarten vaccination rates have increased since the pandemic, and for one inoculation, CT has the highest rate in the U.S.
What's the vaccination rate for kindergarteners in your CT town?
Connecticut's kindergarten vaccination rates have increased since the pandemic, and for one inoculation, CT has the highest rate in the U.S.
ctmirror.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Connecticut's kindergarten vaccination rates have increased since the pandemic, and for one inoculation, CT has the highest rate in the U.S.
The health plan for municipal and other public-sector workers outside CT government paid more in claims than it received in premiums in FY25.
CT partnership insurance plan lost $23 million last fiscal year
The health plan for municipal and other public-sector workers outside CT government paid more in claims than it received in premiums in FY25.
ctmirror.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The health plan for municipal and other public-sector workers outside CT government paid more in claims than it received in premiums in FY25.
President Donald Trump's administration wants CT officials to turn over voter data including driver's license and Social Security numbers.
CT joins 22 other states sued by U.S. over voter registration data
President Donald Trump's administration wants CT officials to turn over voter data including driver's license and Social Security numbers.
ctmirror.org
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 PM
President Donald Trump's administration wants CT officials to turn over voter data including driver's license and Social Security numbers.
The recommendations would require more notifications to car owners and streamline the process for selling unclaimed vehicles in CT.
CT DMV commissioner calls for more reforms to towing law
The recommendations would require more notifications to car owners and streamline the process for selling unclaimed vehicles in CT.
ctmirror.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The recommendations would require more notifications to car owners and streamline the process for selling unclaimed vehicles in CT.
Childhood vaccines will remain covered by insurance despite recent recommendation changes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Childhood vaccines still covered by insurance in CT, official says
Childhood vaccines will remain covered by insurance despite recent recommendation changes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
ctmirror.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Childhood vaccines will remain covered by insurance despite recent recommendation changes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Democrats declared victory Tuesday night for Iris Sanchez over Republican Jamie Vaughan to fill the 25th House District seat in New Britain.
Special election results: Democrat Iris Sanchez wins House seat
Democrats declared victory Tuesday night for Iris Sanchez over Republican Jamie Vaughan to fill the 25th House District seat in New Britain.
ctmirror.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Democrats declared victory Tuesday night for Iris Sanchez over Republican Jamie Vaughan to fill the 25th House District seat in New Britain.
Flu cases in CT have increased dramatically over the last month, and officials say the surge in illnesses is happening earlier this year.
CT flu cases, hospitalizations are rising sharply: What to know
Flu cases in CT have increased dramatically over the last month, and officials say the surge in illnesses is happening earlier this year.
ctmirror.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Flu cases in CT have increased dramatically over the last month, and officials say the surge in illnesses is happening earlier this year.
Attorney General William Tong's filing follows the project developers' request for an immediate injunction, which was filed Friday.
CT, RI ask court to lift the latest stop-work order on Revolution Wind
Attorney General William Tong's filing follows the project developers' request for an immediate injunction, which was filed Friday.
ctmirror.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Attorney General William Tong's filing follows the project developers' request for an immediate injunction, which was filed Friday.
CT Mirror is starting 2026 with three new staff members — an education reporter, director of leadership giving and manager of membership.
CT Mirror hires new education reporter, business team members
CT Mirror is starting 2026 with three new staff members — an education reporter, director of leadership giving and manager of membership.
ctmirror.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
CT Mirror is starting 2026 with three new staff members — an education reporter, director of leadership giving and manager of membership.
Surging Medicaid costs and dramatically shrinking federal aid are a recipe for fiscal crisis, CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon warned Monday.
Scanlon: CT must solve its Medicaid problem now
Surging Medicaid costs and dramatically shrinking federal aid are a recipe for fiscal crisis, CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon warned Monday.
ctmirror.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Surging Medicaid costs and dramatically shrinking federal aid are a recipe for fiscal crisis, CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon warned Monday.
Tuesday's election is one of two this month for vacant seats in the CT House of Representatives, each in districts that favor Democrats.
CT voters go to polls Tuesday in first of two special elections
Tuesday's election is one of two this month for vacant seats in the CT House of Representatives, each in districts that favor Democrats.
ctmirror.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Tuesday's election is one of two this month for vacant seats in the CT House of Representatives, each in districts that favor Democrats.
DSS launched a new phone system meant to reduce wait times. Results are good so far, but some want quality assurances codified into law.
After years of delays, DSS call center wait times show improvement
DSS launched a new phone system meant to reduce wait times. Results are good so far, but some want quality assurances codified into law.
ctmirror.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
DSS launched a new phone system meant to reduce wait times. Results are good so far, but some want quality assurances codified into law.
Funding for much of the federal government runs out Jan. 30. If Congress doesn't approve a deal by then, it could lead to a partial shutdown.
Is Congress facing another shutdown threat? Here’s what to know.
Funding for much of the federal government runs out Jan. 30. If Congress doesn't approve a deal by then, it could lead to a partial shutdown.
ctmirror.org
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Funding for much of the federal government runs out Jan. 30. If Congress doesn't approve a deal by then, it could lead to a partial shutdown.
Tiffani McGinnis, a West Hartford town councilor and political organizer, opened a campaign this week to succeed state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.
McGinnis seeking seat opened by Gilchrest's congressional run
Tiffani McGinnis, a West Hartford town councilor and political organizer, opened a campaign this week to succeed state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.
ctmirror.org
January 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Tiffani McGinnis, a West Hartford town councilor and political organizer, opened a campaign this week to succeed state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest.
If Gov. Ned Lamont wins a third term as Connecticut governor, he could become the longest-serving CT governor since the Revolutionary War.
Will Ned Lamont be the longest-serving governor in CT history?
If Gov. Ned Lamont wins a third term as Connecticut governor, he could become the longest-serving CT governor since the Revolutionary War.
ctmirror.org
January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
If Gov. Ned Lamont wins a third term as Connecticut governor, he could become the longest-serving CT governor since the Revolutionary War.
Towing companies argue the fees won't cover their "true costs," but their ask would have more than doubled the consumers' cost, a report said.
CT DMV raises towing rates, but tow companies say it's not enough
Towing companies argue the fees won't cover their "true costs," but their ask would have more than doubled the consumers' cost, a report said.
ctmirror.org
January 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Towing companies argue the fees won't cover their "true costs," but their ask would have more than doubled the consumers' cost, a report said.
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.