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.)

Iroquois seeks extension to 2029 for Enhancement by Compression Project, citing Connecticut approvals

(P&GJ) — Iroquois Gas Transmission System has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for an extension until March 25, 2029, to build and place into service its Enhancement by Compression Project, citing outstanding state authorizations for the Brookfield Compressor Station in Fairfield County, Connecticut. FERC issued notice of...

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.

North East Historical Society’s annual meeting set for Nov. 14

There’s a corner of YouTube populated by real-time footage of high-dollar art sales from prestigious New York and London auction houses like Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips. Hundreds of thousands of viewers routinely watch with rapt attention, popcorn and cocktails in hand, as recognizable pieces from art history make their way to the upper echelons of grossly unattainable hammer prices. Pieces can often start with opening bids of tens of thousands of dollars and work their way up to multiple millions. Bidding increments alone can grow to sums unattainable for the average American family in several lifetimes.

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 […]

State lawmakers calling for changes after elderly woman found dead at healthcare center

(WFSB) - State lawmakers are calling for changes after an elderly woman was found dead at a healthcare center earlier this year. 93-year-old Peggy Healey lived at Bickford Healthcare and was found lying in a snowbank outside the home in February. She was apparently there for hours, and staff waited hours to call 911 after they found her.

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

Construction of 322 luxury rental units in West Hartford is well underway

A much-anticipated construction project in West Hartford is progressing nicely, according to its high-end developer, Garden Communities. When The Residences at Heritage Park opens, it will make 322 luxury rental units available. The projected leasing launch is scheduled for late spring 2027. The multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive...

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.

A Million Holiday Lights And A Glowing Carnival Are Taking Over This Connecticut Convention Center

A few Christmas lights can make a house look festive. But a million lights inside one enormous event space?. Now that’s taking holiday decorating to a completely different level. And apparently, the glowing displays aren’t the only attraction. A Connecticut convention center is preparing for a holiday spectacle...

Program aims to help first responders buy homes

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A program to help first responders become first time homeowners launches next week. Gov. Ned Lamont said his administration aims to make it easier for Connecticut first responders to get a home through expanded eligibility, reduced interest rates, and more flexible program requirements. Lamont called it...

Litchfield Board of Selectmen: Public Hearing Focuses on Bantam Annex Options

Present: First Selectman Denise Raap. Selectmen John Bongiorno, Dan Morosani, Anne Dranginis, and Jeffrey Zullo. The in-person public hearing of the Litchfield Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Intermediate School by First Selectman Denise Raap. The BOS held the hearing to...

Connecticut communities recognize servicemembers ahead of Veterans Day

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Communities across Connecticut are recognizing military members for their service to their country ahead of Veterans Day. Leaders in Milford held a Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, with veterans’ organizations and community participants enjoying a Black Hawk flyover, the Governor’s Foot Guard, the Army Band, and a 21-gun salute from the […]

MDC considers rate hikes for sewer and water in Hartford County

Some Hartford County towns may face an increase in their water and sewer bills next year. That's because the Metropolitan District Commission, or MDC, is proposing rate hikes for next year that could impact customers, if approved. MDC serves hundreds of thousands of people in Hartford County, doing water and...

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.

Connecticut farmers begin receiving first Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant payments

Connecticut farmers begin receiving first Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant payments Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt announced that payments have started going out ... The post Connecticut farmers begin receiving first Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant payments first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

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.

An Electoral Majority Doesn’t Confer a Monopoly on Wisdom

Connecticut’s elections have dramatically changed the political landscape. But they haven’t changed the challenges facing our state. High taxes, soaring energy costs, burdensome regulations, and the rising cost of living continue to make Connecticut a difficult place for too many people to live, work, and build a future. No election result changes the economic realities behind those challenges.