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West Bristol School stood out in the most recent round of Smarter Balanced Assessments scoring in the elementary schools. But several of the city’s elementary schools outscored state averages in 2025-26. Carly Fortin, chief of academics for Bristol Public Schools, provided a summary of the Smarter Balanced Assessment scores...
Connecticut electoral politics has been dully predictable in recent years. Not since 2006 has a Republican been elected to Congress or a Connecticut constitutional office, including the governorship. The last time the GOP won majority status in the state Senate was 1997, aside from an 18-18 tie in 2016; in the House, 1984. Since the 2018 election, Democrats have enjoyed a trifecta – control of the executive and legislative branches of state government – but Republican nominees continued to win their share of state House and Senate seats.
Gov. Ned Lamont and Former Deputy Political Director for the National GOP and Fairfield University Professor Gayle Alberda join the show this week.
Gov. Ned Lamont asked for the resignations of his cabinet Friday, the first step to assessing what changes he intends to make before Jan. 6.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of volunteers helped deliver free medical care and essential services across Connecticut on Saturday as part of Hartford HealthCare’s annual statewide Medical Mission event. At eight locations throughout the state, Hartford HealthCare volunteers and medical professionals provided free health screenings, medical evaluations and other support services for people in need. […]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Tom Dudchick and the Capitol Report team wrap up Election Day in Connecticut as Gov. Ned Lamont rides a Democratic wave to another victory and Connecticut Republicans face an election nightmare in the General Assembly. The panel examines the impact of Democratic gains at...
At least 106 people logged onto Zoom as Branford Citizens for Responsible Development and the Branford Land Trust presented their cases.
HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut House Democrats have endorsed Matt Ritter of Hartford and elected Jason Rojas of East Hartford for Speaker of the House of Representatives and House majority leader, respectively. The full House of Representatives formally elects the speaker on the opening day of the legislative session. The...
Connecticut's minimum wage rises 54 cents to $17.48 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027, under a 2019 law tied to the Employment Cost Index, the governor's office said.
Meetings on the city calendar for the week of Monday, Nov. 9, to Thursday, Nov. 12:. ARP Task Force, 4 p.m. Council chambers, City Hall. For an agenda with a link to the virtual meeting, click here. Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m. Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. For an agenda...
From Arctic landscapes to insect bodies, climate change is shifting the familiar colors of nature. Congress has eliminated all funding for public media. That means $2.1 million per year that Connecticut Public relied on to deliver you news, information, and entertainment programs you enjoyed is gone. All donations are appreciated,...
Every week CT Examiner staff are on the air on WPKN-FM with a half-hour roundtable of Connecticut news. This week’s edition is an in-depth analysis and a behind-the-scenes looks at this year’s elections. Give it a listen, it’s outside of the paywall, and be sure to follow us...
The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently kicked off construction on a new train station in the Town of Enfield; restoring passenger rail service to that community for the first time since 1986. [Above image by Connecticut DOT]. Located in the Thompsonville neighborhood within Enfield, the $125.3 million project is part...
Present on Zoom: Board Chair Gordon Ridgway. Vice Chair Denise Raap. Treasurer Patrick Roy. Secretary Greg LaCava. Members Casey Flanagan of Sharon, Jim Brinton of Washington, Magi Winslow of Hartland, David Barger of Canaan, Henry Tirrell of Norfolk, Seth Breakell of Goshen, Todd Arcelaschi of Winchester, Tom Weik of Morris, and Eric Epstein of Kent.
Letter writer says Republicans need to build a principled opposition to far-left politics.
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of West Haven joined local servicemembers, veterans and their families to hang 45 banners of hometown heroes. The city said that everyone who visits the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park can honor the service and sacrifice made by their neighbors. The banners can be found […]
The views stated here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors of this newspaper. We welcome supporting or opposing views on any published item. Received November 6, 2026. Election night, as a Republican candidate, was obviously very disappointing. Connecticut, along with the whole...
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — After several months of controversy over public safety technology use, the Milford Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted a resolution on public oversight during a meeting Thursday. This comes after several months of backlash over cameras, including Flock, along with license plate readers, speed cameras and drone use in the city. “We […]
These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more Connecticut political news, sign up here for The Issue, the CT Mirror’s weekly politics newsletter. Not a bad night for pollsters. Quinnipiac was a winner Tuesday. Its last poll had Gov. Ned Lamont leading...
More than 20,000 people in Connecticut haven't received one-time grocery card they're eligible for
