Drought advisory, Social Security and career paths: CT politics news
Plus: A new tenant union in Meriden is part of a growing movement of renters that has been gaining political power in Connecticut.
The headlines of Connecticut in real time
Homelessness in Connecticut has increased by 10%, according to a national count. A workplace bill signed into law will provide new benefits for CT responders, teachers, and healthcare workers. CT Teachers Union heads are opposing private school vouchers. Connecticut is opting out of the Great American State Fair. An investigation is underway after the death of a man incarcerated at a CT prison.
Plus: A new tenant union in Meriden is part of a growing movement of renters that has been gaining political power in Connecticut.
Connecticut is one of a handful of states that has declined to participate in the Freedom 250-organized Great American State Fair.
In Bridgeport, the DTC occupies an influential position. Its endorsements shape political races for top local and state offices.
The voucher program would create a federal tax credit for donations to organizations that fund private school tuition.
Hartford Capital City Pride Connecticut Public
Man tried to lure child into minivan in Darien, police say CT Insider
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outages resolved after being down for 100K+ users Friday CT Insider
Sara Thomas Obituary | June 6, 2026 Hartford Courant
Husband of beloved CT cafe owner charged with murder following alleged domestic violence attack Hartford Courant
It’s Hot Outside. It’s Cool In The Senior Center New Haven Independent
Fundraiser Seeks To Help 15 Fire-Displaced Families New Haven Independent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center was running out of options Friday evening to keep President Donald Trump's name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.
WINCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — A Winsted man is behind bars Friday, accused of killing his wife. Sixty-seven-year-old Leon Stetson is charged with murder.
Mother and son receive high school diploma from Hartford Adult Education Center NBC Connecticut
Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls CTPost
Podcast | Former East Lyme Police Chief Talks About His Fall From Grace (Part 1 of 2) #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics
CT Teachers Union Head Joins 32 Others Opposing Private School Vouchers #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics
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