Maybe we’re finally done hating on Connecticut

In 2018, I wrote a column called “Let’s Stop Hating on Connecticut.” It began with a colleague telling me he loved our state. I was so surprised that I asked, essentially, what was wrong with him. I had grown up here. Complaining about Connecticut was practically a local custom. We complained about the taxes, the […]

Parents question response when Connecticut teacher accused of tickling

Connecticut Drivers Face a Mandatory 6-Month License Suspension for a Third Violation of Passing a Stopped School Bus, Effective Oct. 1

A third violation of Connecticut's school bus stopping law now means a mandatory six-month license suspension under Public Act 26-95, which took effect Oct. 1.

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

Legislators have talked about taxing Connecticut’s wealthy to finance relief for the poor and middle class, but it’s only been talk — so far.

Toys R Us returns to Connecticut with pop-up stores

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - Toys R Us, which filed for bankruptcy and closed its U.S. stores in 2018, is returning to Connecticut with pop-up locations for the holiday shopping season. A Toys R Us pop-up opened at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor in 2025 as a...

Connecticut’s Prison Watchdog Left His Biggest Fight Unfinished

From the start, as Connecticut’s correction ombudsman, DeVaughn Ward wanted the Inmate Legal Assistance Program contract canceled. He filed a complaint with the State Contracting Standards Board. He subpoenaed the law firm that holds the contract, Bansley Law, and when the firm didn’t comply, he went to court to compel it to do so. Ward dangled the possibility of filing a grievance against the firm’s principal, Walter C. Bansley IV.

Connecticut resident caught trying to vote twice during state’s early voting period

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s deputy secretary of the state said Tuesday that one person was caught by election officials attempting to vote twice during the state’s early voting period. During a news conference, Deputy Secretary of the State Jennifer Barahona said one person was caught on Monday, highlighting the severity of election fraud and […]

Can You Keep a Stray Cat in Connecticut? Holding Periods, Feeding, and TNR

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Stray cat laws in Connecticut are mostly set at the town level, with a few firm state rules sitting underneath. The state has no law that tells you “after X days, the cat is yours.” What it does have is an impoundment process for animal control, a rabies vaccination rule, and a statute that lets … This article, Can You Keep a Stray Cat in Connecticut? Holding Periods, Feeding, and TNR , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 18 Popular Cat Breeds in Idaho: From Cold-Weather Champions to Family Favorites • 13 English Cat Breeds: British Shorthairs, Rexes, and Rare Orientals • 20 Popular Cat Breeds in Nevada: From Desert Shorthairs to Cold-Climate Companions

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.

Elliott Plans Future and Push to the Left

HAMDEN – Progressive Democrat Josh Elliott held onto his State House seat, handily beating write-in Republican challenger Hudson Molinari, and keeping hope alive for a second run at the governor’s office in four years. Unofficial totals compiled by Hamden’s Democratic Town Committee showed Elliott receiving 2,653 votes to...

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.

Democrats expand control of Connecticut legislature

Connecticut voters decided more than the governor's race on Tuesday. News 8's Kent Pierce explains the results of a few of the legislative races we watched closely.

Pet Trust Laws in Connecticut: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Bethany Ferr / Pexels Pet trust laws in Connecticut let you do something that was impossible before 2009: leave money for your pet’s care and have a court enforce your instructions. If you have ever lain awake wondering who would feed your dog, medicate your cat, or take your parrot to the vet if something happened to you, this … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Connecticut: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Illinois: Who Pays When a Pet Is Harmed • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in Arizona: What Hosts and Guests Should Know • Running a Hobby Farm in Nevada: The Legal Rules Every Landowner Should Know

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

Mary Louise Kelly is a host of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine. She is also the host of NPR's national security podcast, Sources & Methods. Congress has eliminated all funding for public media. That means $2.1 million per year that Connecticut Public relied on to deliver you news,...

Editorial: CT Democrats further cement one-party rule, but change is still possible

With the Republican Party losing even more ground in the state, Connecticut's politics have never been less competitive.

Opinion: Connecticut's graduation rate is meaningless in a system of social promotion

The state is touting high graduation rates, but test scores tell a different story, Chris Powell writes.

Connecticut Bans Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizer From Dec. 1 to March 15, and UConn Extension Says Lawn Feeding Should Wrap Up by Oct. 15

Connecticut bans phosphorus lawn fertilizer from Dec. 1 to March 15, and UConn says feeding should end by Oct. 15. Here is what the state law covers.

Holiday spirit is in full swing: A guide to Connecticut holiday markets

Some markets will feature live music, house tours, seasonal beverages (including hot cocoa) and visits from Santa.

Families Across Connecticut Make The Drive For This Children’s Museum Kids Never Want To Leave

A woodchuck named Chuckles helps run a Groundhog Day celebration here every year. Yes, a real woodchuck. Somehow that’s only one of the reasons kids beg to come back. The whole thing started in a school storage closet. An art teacher filled it with treasures from her travels, and the idea simply grew from there.

In this Connecticut town, nearly half of workers cross state lines for jobs

Six out of the 10 Connecticut towns with the highest percentages of workers who work out of state are in the northeast corner.