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.

Court Blocks Trump Administration Freeze On Federal Wind Energy Permits, AG Tong Says

A federal judge vacated the Trump Administration’s freeze on wind energy permits after a challenge led by AGs in CT and other states.

Consumer Alert: Connecticut Google Play Users Notified Of Refund Process From $700M Settlement

Connecticut AG Tong outlines how consumers can receive payments from a $700M Google Play antitrust settlement.

Lamont: Fuel Economy Rollback Could Raise Costs And Worsen Connecticut Air Pollution

Gov. Ned Lamont opposes a federal plan to weaken fuel economy rules, citing higher consumer costs and worsening Connecticut air quality.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For Connecticut Babies

All Connecticut​ parents of newborns, regardless of their financial circumstances, can open a “Trump Account” to help save and build wealth.

Hunter Biden Faces Hearing Over License To Practice Law In CT

The state’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel is seeking to have Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, disbarred.

Connecticut Residents Without REAL ID To Face New Fee

Connecticut air travelers who haven’t yet gotten their REAL IDs will soon be charged a fee. Here's the lowdown on how much and how soon…

Yale New Haven Health Data Breach Settlement Moves Forward With $18M Pact

Preliminary approval granted in Yale New Haven Health’s $18M data breach settlement; claims due Feb. 18, 2026, with final hearing in March.

CT Warns Of Scammers Impersonating State Officials

Scammers are falsely claiming to be from the state Department of Consumer Protection.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Connecticut residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today

Connecticut Insurance Department Leadership Set To Change As Lamont Prepares New Nomination

A major leadership change is coming to Connecticut’s Insurance Department as the governor prepares a new nominee.

CT Health Officials Reaffirm Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism, Citing Decades of Scientific Evidence

Connecticut health officials cite decades of research showing no link between childhood vaccines and autism.

Lamont Unveils Major Leadership Change In Key Connecticut Budget Office

Gov. Ned Lamont announces a leadership shift in Connecticut’s budget office, with new plans set to take effect in early December.

CT To Receive Up To $64M After Judge Approves Purdue Opioid Settlement

Earlier bankruptcy plans that protected the Sacklers from lawsuits were overturned, allowing states to negotiate stronger terms.

CT Awards $12M To Improve Sidewalks, Trails And Bike Routes In 17 Towns

Grants will help towns strengthen transportation networks and create more pedestrian-friendly community centers.

Lamont Names Campaign Manager For 2026 Re-Election Bid

The governor tapped a seasoned operative who has helped deliver key victories for Democrats across Connecticut.

New Agreement Will Allow CT Highway Service Plaza Workers To Unionize

The operator of the plazas will pay $1.5 million due to past substandard wages, state officials said.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How CT Delegation Voted

The House narrowly passed the spending package to reopen the government in a 222-209 vote. President Donald Trump signed the bill Wednesday.

Lamont Authorizes CT State Fund To Offset Federal Cuts To Health And Human Services

Gov. Ned Lamont signs declaration allowing Connecticut to fill funding gaps caused by federal cutbacks.

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In Connecticut

Trump floated the idea of a $2K tariff dividend in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform this weekend.

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How CT Senators Voted

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said, "My position has always been: no affordable health care, no deal."

CT SNAP Recipients To Receive Full November Benefits, Gov. Ned Lamont Says

More than 360,000 Connecticut residents rely on the benefits. Here's an update on when to expect the funds.

Lamont Confirms He Is Seeking A 3rd Term As Connecticut Governor

On Friday, the candidates said they had just filed their paperwork and were "ready to go."

New Housing Bill Announced By Gov. Lamont, Local Leaders: Here's What The Bill Does

Gov. Ned Lamont unveils housing plan months after vetoing a broader affordable housing bill.

Data for Democracy is Focus of CTData Collaborative Conference

Data Experts and Democracy Advocates to Meet in Hartford December 3

Flight Reductions Planned Due To Shutdown: Are CT Airports Impacted?

Experts predict hundreds if not thousands of flights could be canceled.

Federal Judges Order SNAP Payments To Resume; Lamont Urges Swift Action To Aid CT Families

Two federal judges issued a key ruling on the future of the SNAP program on Friday.

Connecticut Foodshare Urges Residents To Use Statewide Tools To Find Local Food Pantries

As food insecurity rises, Connecticut Foodshare asks residents to use 211 or its website to locate nearby food pantries and mobile sites.

Lamont, 20 Other Governors Urge Trump To Restore SNAP Funding Before November

Gov. Lamont joins 20 governors calling on President Trump to release USDA funds for SNAP before benefits halt.

Attorney General Tong Expands Connecticut Grocery Price Inquiry Amid Rising Costs

AG Tong widens probe into grocery pricing in Connecticut, finding no retail price gouging but focusing on suppliers.

CT Lawmaker Moves To Pause Student Loan Payments Amid Shutdown

The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act was introduced on Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers from several states, including CT.

Property Taxes In Every CT Town: Who Pays The Most, Who Pays The Least?

Connecticut has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Here's the town-by-town breakdown for 2025-26.

Connecticut SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm

"Bottom line, the well has run dry," a notice from the USDA said. "We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats."

Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In CT

Not all of Connecticut’s 518,500​ student loan borrowers are affected by the agreement. Here's who qualifies…

Critical Benefits For 360K CT Residents Could Soon Be Halted Due To Government Shutdown

A total of 360,000 Connecticut residents may lose a key benefit on Nov. 1 if the government remains shut down. Here's what you need to know.

Former Connecticut Budget Official Convicted Of Taking Bribes From School Construction Contractors

Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, 69, a former Democratic state representative and a lawyer, was convicted by a federal jury in Bridgeport.

Trump Freezes $43.5M In Connecticut Funding To Pressure Democrats To End Shutdown: Report

Here's the district-by-district breakdown of what grants got yanked in Connecticut.

Government Shutdown And Social Security In CT: What To Know About Payments, Services

Thousands of Social Security Administration employees — about 12 percent of the staff — have been furloughed during the shutdown.