Connecticut Democrats flip Republican-held state Senate seats

Democrats Rob Blanchard and Ethan Werstler, both newly elected to the Connecticut State Senate, joined Dennis House on This Week in Connecticut to discuss their campaigns, the results of the election and their plans for the upcoming legislative session.

Connecticut teachers excited by possibilities after midterm elections

Connecticut educators are eager to work with new state lawmakers. Democrats won large congressional majorities in the midterms but also grew their majority in the state’s General Assembly. It came as federal funding cuts imperiled state education programs, while slim majorities kept vital education legislation from becoming law. Some priorities include paying student teachers and making teacher salaries more competitive. Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Education Association, said another priority is updating the state’s education funding formula . “The fact that we have based our education cost-sharing formula in 2013 and haven’t adjusted it for inflation since, so when we say we’re fully funding education, we’re fully funding it in 2013 dollars, not in 2026,” Dias explained. She expects it will be a suggestion from Gov. Ned Lamont’s Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 education funding and accountability. Since the state does not account for inflation in education funding, communities must use property tax dollars to make up the difference. But since some municipalities cannot do it, they face larger class sizes and lower teacher salaries. Teachers in Connecticut and nationwide are breathing a sigh of relief about the election results. Dias noted teachers feel a sense of academic freedom

Windsor students honor local veterans with hero’s welcome

Students at Poquonock School in Windsor honored local veterans with a day of classroom visits, celebrations and heartfelt thanks, recognizing the service and sacrifices of military members connected to their school community.

University students reflect on midterm election results

As a wave of Democratic wins reshaped the political landscape in Connecticut and nationwide Tuesday, University of New Haven students are reflecting on how the results will impact their home states. Issues that factored into the results, according to NBC exit polls, included Trump’s low approval ratings, the cost of living and the war in Iran.

Hartford elementary school students show reading gains across every grade in new state data

Out of 30 reported reading comparisons, 29 showed improvements, state data shows.

Connecticut residents have until Dec. 15 to choose an Access Health CT plan for Jan. 1 coverage, and the state will keep paying premium assistance in 2027

Connecticut residents have until Dec. 15 to choose an Access Health CT plan if they want coverage to start Jan. 1, and the state says it is continuing its premium assistance for eligible residents in 2027. Gov. Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman urged residents to review their coverage in a November release. Open... The post Connecticut residents have until Dec. 15 to choose an Access Health CT plan for Jan. 1 coverage, and the state will keep paying premium assistance in 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Two new lawmakers will represent New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Two newly elected state representatives will join New Haven’s influential delegation in Hartford. Eli Sabin and Wildaliz Bermúdez were both easily elected last week — Sabin ran unopposed and Bermúdez faced only nominal competition. Both are Democrats who triumphed in hard-fought summer primaries. Sabin, a former city alder with two […]

Chris Powell (opinion): The case for public evaluations of school superintendents

Chris Powell writes that the habit of evaluating school superintendents behind closed doors should end

CT Republicans consider next steps after sweeping midterm election defeat

Like many newly appointed state senate minority leaders across the country, Republican State Sen.Rob Sampson is busying himself in the runup to the start of the legislative session. But for now, Sampson is doing some housekeeping, after his party suffered historic losses in the midterm election. “A lot of things...

Connecticut picks AmpUp to scale shared EV charging program after heatwave test

Connecticut utility regulators have chosen a managed charging platform built by AmpUp to advance toward statewide deployment after an 18-month pilot showed it could shift electric vehicle charging away from the grid’s most expensive hours. The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority selected the company’s Adapt & Earn program as...

Before the Algorithm Decides: Connecticut’s 2027 Rules for Artificial Intelligence in Employment

Beginning in 2027, Connecticut employers using artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting or workforce management will face new disclosure requirements under Connecticut Public Act 26-15, enacted in 2026 as part of the state’s broader legislation regulating AI. Similar to employers in other states , Connecticut employers should begin evaluating their AI technologies, especially as failure to provide appropriate notice to employees and applicants may result in liability under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUPTA). What Technology Is Covered? The law regulates “automated employment-related decision technology,” defined generally as technology that processes personal data and generates an output, such as a prediction, recommendation, classification, ranking, or score, that is a “substantial factor” in making or materially influencing an employment-related decision. A substantial factor is one that “meaningfully alters” the outcome of the decision. The definition of an employment-related decision is broad. It includes decisions concerning hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeships, tenure, and other terms, privileges, or conditions of employment. However, the law excludes certain nonmaterial job changes as well as decisions involving workplace health and safety, scheduling and planning, or productivity monitoring. Notice Requirements Beginning October 1, 2027, employers using covered technology must disclose,

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Connecticut voting precincts randomly selected for election result audits

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas announced Tuesday that Connecticut voting precincts will be selected at random for audits of election results. Thomas rolled the dice Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Hartford to randomly select voting precincts, pursuant to state law, which requires...

Voter support for Lamont has grown in each of his three elections

The percentage of Connecticut voters supporting Gov. Ned Lamont (D) and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D) has increased with each election cycle. In 2018, the pair received 49.3% of the vote; in 2022, it was 54.66%. Unofficial results from 2026 show 59.56% of voters supported the incumbents for a third term. (See the numbers from the Secretary of the State here.)

Connecticut Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Hartford, New Haven

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Hartford, New Haven and communities across Connecticut.

Parents Demand Answers After Teacher Is Accused of Tickling Students at Multiple Schools

Connecticut parents are questioning the state’s Department of Children and Families and calling for more transparency after a teacher was accused of inappropriate tickling of elementary-aged girls at multiple schools. The issue centers around former school teacher Nicholas Ricciardi, who pleaded guilty to felony charges of risk of injury to a minor and was sentenced […]

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

Connecticut's Solnit psychiatric facility for teens makes safety changes amid staffing concerns

Trailblazing former Connecticut congressman says Republicans need to refocus

Former U.S. Rep. Gary Franks made history in 1990 as the first Black person elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. On This Week in Connecticut, he joined Dennis House to discuss the Republican Party's path forward and the steps he believes are needed to reconnect with voters.