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Initiative to Elect U.S. President by National Popular Vote May Be Within Reach; CT Already On Board

The United States may be on the brink of changing the way in which Presidents are elected, an effort more than a decade in the making. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which promises that participating states would give all their electoral votes to the presidential ticket that wins the national popular vote, rather than the candidate winning the popular vote in their individual state.

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Blue wave in CT legislature may test Lamont on taxing the rich

State legislators have talked about taxing Connecticut’s wealthy to finance relief for the poor and middle class, but for most of the past eight years, it’s only been talk. Because doing otherwise meant crossing one of Gov. Ned Lamont’s deepest lines in the political sand. But after...

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8 Connecticut Holiday Events With Unusual Attractions Worth Planning Ahead For

Holiday events can start feeling suspiciously similar after a while. Another decorated tree, another familiar display, and suddenly you’re wondering if you’ve already seen the whole thing somewhere else. But then an event comes along with an attraction that makes you stop and say, wait, they’re doing what?...

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Elci – One and Probably Done

ICYMI – WJJF Morning radio host Lee Elci DID lose his attempt to challenge state Senator Martha Marx(D) in last week’s election. Marx was elected to the third term. Elci conceded defeat around 10p.m. and told The Day of New London he would only run for public office again under “a certain set of circumstances.”

New London, CT · 21h
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The Bulletin

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Family seeks Navy Cross for Norwich man who saved Marines in Vietnam

David Jacobson didn’t know much about his father’s service in Vietnam. This year, he began uncovering a story of battlefield heroism he had never fully known. Now he wants his father recognized for it. David Jacobson is seeking a posthumous Navy Cross for Navy corpsman Russell “Doc Jake” Jacobson, who passed away in 2015 from an Agent Orange-related illness. His father received a Purple Heart for injuries he suffered in combat, but was never decorated for actions that multiple accounts say saved the lives of fellow servicemen. “The Navy gave another corpsman on that same hill, same battle, same day, the Navy Cross,” David Jacobson told The Cape Cod Times in September . “My father never got that call. The question now is whether he still can.” Denis Russell, Vietnam veteran and VFW Post Commander in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is helping Jacobson, after after a Massachusetts state representative connected the two. “What we’re trying to do is make sure everyone knows the full story, go through whatever the full procedure is, and follow it up with letters,” he said. The search for the flak jacket While Russell Jacobson would talk about nearly anything, he rarely discussed his Vietnam service. The effects,

Norwich, CT · 1d

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13.3 Million Medical Records Exposed: Connecticut AG Announces Up to $10 Million Data Breach Settlement

HARTFORD, Conn. — A medical data breach that exposed the private information of more than 13.3 million people nationwide, including nearly 108,000 Connecticut residents, has resulted in a settlement worth up to $10 million and mandatory security reforms, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced Friday. Tong joined the attorneys...

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Eyewitness News Extra: Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz talks food assistance, data centers (Part 2)

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz joins Eyewitness News Extra to discuss resources for Connecticut families, concerns about data centers and opportunities for young women in STEM.

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Brush fire closes lanes on I-95 in Groton

GORTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A brush fire closed two lanes on Interstate 95 southbound in Groton, according state transportation officials. The Department of Transportation reported that the two left lanes were closed between exits 89 and 88. The fire was first reported around 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday. There’s no word...

Groton, CT · 1d

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DEEP Weighs Bike Rentals On State Park Trails

Complete our Reader Survey for a chance to win a CTNewsJunkie mug on Nov. 11! ➔ ➔ ➔ TAP THIS RIBBON! Complete our Reader Survey for a chance to win a CTNewsJunkie mug on Nov. 11! ➔ ➔ ➔ TAP THIS RIBBON!. The state...

Connecticut · 7h

News 12

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49 Connecticut voting precincts selected for post-election audits

The Secretary of the State's Office says the routine post-election audits are designed to ensure votes were counted accurately.

Connecticut · 10h

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Quinnipiac Poll makes close forecast for midterms compared to results

Results from three October Quinnipiac Polls ahead of the 2026 midterm gubernatorial races in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania closely aligned with the outcomes and showed a shared opinion on top issues. Across the three aforementioned states, several similarities stuck out in top issues for voters. “There was a political...

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Crafting Your Home

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Winter Shutoff Protections Start Nov. 15 in Massachusetts and New Jersey, While Connecticut's Run Through May 1

Massachusetts and New Jersey bar winter utility shutoffs from Nov. 15 to Mar. 15, while Connecticut hardship customers are protected Nov. 1 to May 1.

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Connecticut Funeral Homes Host Statewide Toy and Gift Card Collection

The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) has opened its 20th annual statewide holiday toy and gift card drive supporting military families and hospitalized children. From now through Wednesday, December 2, participating funeral homes across Connecticut are accepting public donations of new, unwrapped toys and gift cards. Donations benefit the Connecticut...

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First Selectman Dave Barger to retain firearm permit duties

FALLS VILLAGE — First Selectman Dave Barger will continue handling local firearm permit applications, although Connecticut law allows him to delegate that responsibility to state police, he told the Board of Selectmen Monday, Nov. 9. Barger, a retired state police master sergeant, said that in municipalities like Falls Village,...

Connecticut · 22h

WTNH

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Eversource rate hike could increase Connecticut electric bills by up to 18%

Residents voiced concerns as PURA reviews an Eversource rate hike proposal that could raise monthly electric bills by $20 to $30.

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The Money Overview

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members who use Yale New Haven Health would go out of network Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, after Connecticut’s cooling-off extension ends Jan. 3

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members who use Yale New Haven Health would go out of network on Jan. 4, 2027 if the insurer and the health system do not renew their contract. A Connecticut cooling-off extension keeps Yale New Haven hospitals, facilities and physicians in network for every UnitedHealthcare plan through Jan. 3, even though the […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members who use Yale New Haven Health would go out of network Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, after Connecticut’s cooling-off extension ends Jan. 3 appeared first on The Money Overview .

New Haven, CT · 4d

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Connecticut republicans trying to figure out future after loss in midterms

(WFSB) - Connecticut republicans are trying to figure out their future after heavy losses in the midterm elections last week. They will have just three members in the state senate. A few recounts are taking place, including one in Trumbull. But, it will not change the reality for republicans. “Those...

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Connecticut Mirror

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CT to offer homeownership assistance to first responders

Recent reports have identified recruitment and retention problems among first responders nationwide. Connecticut is trying a new solution.

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Connecticut Mirror

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PODCAST: Most CT towns decline to change housing voucher distribution, despite segregation concerns

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “Data shows little change in CT housing voucher segregation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

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Veterans Day: History, Meaning, and Connecticut Events

​Veterans Day is a time of profound reflection and gratitude across the United States. In Connecticut, this annual observance carries deep significance for our local military members, retirees, and families. From historic parades to community gatherings, Connecticut honors those who have worn the uniform. ​The History of Veterans Day. ​Veterans...

Connecticut · 16h