Connecticut will get its biggest soaking in weeks Friday. Here’s when the rain will peak

Rainfall totals could vary by several inches across Connecticut, with the heaviest amounts expected in the eastern part of the state.

Power & Politics: 'Blue wave' hits CT; Huge losses for CT Republicans; Speed cameras in Greenwich

Gov. Ned Lamont and Former Deputy Political Director for the National GOP and Fairfield University Professor Gayle Alberda join the show this week.

2026 midterms in Bristol bring upset in 77th State House District

Unofficial results from this year’s midterms came relatively quickly Tuesday night, with Democrats winning the gubernatorial race and other statewide seats as well as the U.S. House seat in District 1. These were expected. What was not expected in Bristol was a long-time Republican incumbent in the 77th State...

Republicans suffer crushing defeat in Connecticut

10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Quietly Leaving Due To High Winter Heating Costs

Retirement is supposed to mean having a little more freedom with your time and money. But when winter heating bills start eating into a fixed income, things can get complicated pretty quickly. And moving somewhere more affordable suddenly doesn’t sound like such a strange idea. For some Connecticut retirees,...

Maps: See How The Connecticut General Assembly Changed In 2026

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Gov. Ned Lamont outlines priorities for 3rd term

Fresh off his re-election victory, Gov. Ned Lamont said he plans to work with lawmakers and build consensus as he begins a historic third consecutive term.

The New England Christmas Festival is this weekend, with toys, decor and more for sale

Toys, ornaments, kids' clothing and more will be sold at this weekend's New England Christmas Festival.

Southington votes down $86M elementary facilities plan referendum

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington residents voted down a referendum Tuesday that would have appropriated $86 million for a new elementary school, changes to an existing school and repurposing another. The referendum would have appropriated $86,675,560 for costs related to the town’s “Elementary Facilities Plan,” which would have included a new Kelley Elementary School, a […]

CT elected officials turn attention to the state’s housing crisis

Democrats swept the elections in Connecticut Tuesday and the state’s housing crisis was top of mind for voters and candidates alike leading up to, and after, the election. With Democrats in various levels of government winning handily, Gov. Ned Lamont is set to take on a historic third term as only the second Connecticut governor to be elected to three consecutive terms.

Contractor who hired Kosta Diamantis’ daughter gets probation

Antonietta DiBenedetto Roy was sentenced to two years' probation on Wednesday after admitting to bribing Kosta Diamantis.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose access to Providence, Lee Health, Yale New Haven Health or Bon Secours hospitals between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027. Only the Providence exit is confirmed; the other three systems are still in contract talks or have said they intend […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours appeared first on The Money Overview .

Gov. Lamont to give his first post-election briefing

South Carolina winner Annie Andrews talks about her win and the path ahead

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Connecticut Natural Gas faces penalty over overpressurized service line test

(UI) - Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has proposed a $100,000 fine against Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) after a worker overpressurized a new plastic service line during a test in Wethersfield and then gave a state inspector a false explanation, according to regulators. PURA also proposed a $50,000 fine against sister company Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) over an improperly installed fitting in North Haven.

Healthcare, schools, transportation: What Lamont, CT Democrats are focusing on post-election

What will be Gov. Ned Lamont's big priorities in a third term? Healthcare, for starters.

Democrats expand overwhelming leads in both CT houses

Just 3 Republicans remain in the state Senate

Reid is the first Democrat to win the 21st Senatorial District in 62 years

SHELTON, Conn. — Carolann Reid pounded the pavement, knocking on doors to talk to voters throughout Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District in a tireless campaign, then rode a blue wave on Election Day to narrowly upset incumbent Republican, Jason Perillo, and make history as the first Democrat to win the Senate seat in 62 years in the traditionally conservative district.

Lamont Reelected, Democrats Secure Historic Gains

Gov. Ned Lamont won a rare third term Nov. 3, as Democrats swept all congressional and statewide races while securing historic margins in the state House and Senate. Connecticut Democrats’ election performance mirrored a sweeping national wave that saw the party retake control of both the U.S. House and Senate in emphatic fashion.