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Opinion: CT's homeless students deserve better transportation
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (772+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Sarah Fox, CT Mirror April 23, 2026 A 9-year-old girl in a nearby school system starts her day before sunrise. Three months ago, her family lost their…...
Opinion: Why CT students can't wait any longer for SB 7
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (289+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Gagnado Diedhiou, CT Mirror April 23, 2026 Across Connecticut's 1, 322 public and private schools, the great divider of access and opportunity is not location or education standards: it…...
Opinion: CT leaders must deliver on early care and education promises
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (525+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Allyx Schiavone, CT Mirror April 23, 2026 Despite Gov. Ned Lamont touting'investments in human infrastructure, like childcare programs, as essential, Connecticut may now be plunged into a…...
PURA approves deep cuts to public benefits charge on electric bills
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (951+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by John Moritz, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 Electricity rates in Connecticut will decline by nearly 15% in May, after state regulators on Wednesday approved changes that will all…...
Officials plan to tap savings to make next CT budget work
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (1268+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 The General Assembly and Gov. Ned Lamont likely will tap a special savings program at unprecedented levels to ensure Connecticut's…...
CT House passes ban on 'convertible pistols"
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (818+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Emilia Otte, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill banning the sale of "convertible pistols" in an attempt to stop…...
CT Judicial Branch launches remote hearings page
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (761+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Isabelle Marceles | Connecticut Public, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 Connecticut residents can now find information about remote hearings on the Judicial Branch's new'remote events'webpage. The page launched…...
Is most of CT public benefits charge always tied to Millstone deal?
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (260+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Mariana Navarrete Villegas, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 It's not accurate to say most of the public benefit charge on Connecticut residents' utility bills is tied to…...
CT could become first state to offer free transit to veterans
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (1439+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Mikayla Bunnell, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 Robert Lyke, a sailor who served in the Vietnam War, lives in East Windsor but sees his doctors at the…...
Opinion: The key to lower energy bills? More solar, now
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (330+ words) You'll get newsletter-exclusive insights and commentary so you can be part of the conversation. by Five CT Action Groups, CT Mirror April 22, 2026 This legislative session, lawmakers must pass a strong solar bill to protect Connecticut families and communities from the…...