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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.

Connecticut · 2d

themonroesun.com

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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.

Monroe, CT · 3d
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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.

Connecticut · 2d
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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.

Connecticut · 3d

Connecticut Mirror

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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 […]

Connecticut · 3d

NBC Connecticut

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Parents question response when Connecticut teacher accused of tickling student

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students. The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford...

Connecticut · 3d

CT Insider

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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.

Connecticut · 3d

ctexaminer.com

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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...

Hamden, CT · 3d

CT Insider

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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 · 3d

Animal of Things

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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 · 3d

CT Insider

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Enfield approves $511M school plan as Southington rejects $86.7M project, unofficial results show

Southington officials must now consider their next steps after voters rejected the school plan.

Southington, CT · 3d

Insurance Journal

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Connecticut Approves 4.9% Workers’ Compensation Decrease for 2027

The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved decreases in workers’ compensation rates for employers starting January 1, 2027. The voluntary market loss costs will decrease -4.9% overall, while assigned risk plan rates will go down -5.8% overall. The changes reflect the request filed by the industry’s rating organization, the National...

Connecticut · 3d

Animal of Things

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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

Connecticut · 3d

Connecticut Mirror

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Democrats maintain hold on CT constitutional offices

The Democratic incumbents benefitted from campaigns that prioritized affordability and opposing many policies of President Donald Trump.

Connecticut · 3d

CT Insider

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One in 20 Connecticut households has an EV. The wealth gap is stark.

About 5% of Connecticut households own or lease an EV, but ownership varies sharply by town, with wealth emerging as a major dividing line.

Connecticut · 2d

CT Insider

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Data center pauses are spreading in Connecticut. A statewide moratorium could be next

Several Connecticut towns have already adopted moratoriums or bans.

Connecticut · 2d

Yahoo!

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90s Con is leaving Connecticut for New Jersey in 2027. Here's what's changing

The era-themed 90s Con convention, which brought the likes of John Stamos, Selma Blair, members of the Backstreet Boys, Susan Sarandon, and Marisa Tomei to Hartford, has announced that it will be moving to New Jersey in 2027. First held at the Connecticut Convention Center in 2022, the convention had...

Edison, NJ · 3d

Connecticut Public

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A large offshore wind project in New England, Revolution Wind, is fully operational

Editor’s Note: This story was updated after WBUR learned another larger project in the region, Vineyard Wind, achieved full power in late October. After nearly three years of construction, Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project near the cost of Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, is fully operational. With...

Rhode Island · 1d

tribunact.com

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Access Health CT Opens 2027 Enrollment as Families Face Higher Costs and Federal Changes

Connecticut residents can now review their health insurance options for 2027 through Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment began on Oct. 23 and continues through Jan. 15, 2027, according to the agency. Residents can apply for coverage, renew their insurance ,or choose a different plan.

Connecticut · 2d

CT Insider

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What are Connecticut's chances of a white Christmas?

Connecticut · 3d