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New Britain Superior Court judge referred two attorneys representing PURA to the Statewide Grievance Committee to assess whether they misled the court.
PURA rate case remanded, attorneys referred to ethics committee
New Britain Superior Court judge referred two attorneys representing PURA to the Statewide Grievance Committee to assess whether they misled the court.
ctmirror.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New Britain Superior Court judge referred two attorneys representing PURA to the Statewide Grievance Committee to assess whether they misled the court.
The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
PURA blocks sale of Aquarion Water following rate hike concerns
The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
ctmirror.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
The human services 211 lifeline fields thousands of inquiries a day on average, and demand is expected to grow with federal cutbacks.
CT 211 Infoline seeks first funding hike in 15 years
The human services 211 lifeline fields thousands of inquiries a day on average, and demand is expected to grow with federal cutbacks.
ctmirror.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The human services 211 lifeline fields thousands of inquiries a day on average, and demand is expected to grow with federal cutbacks.
A recent ban on wake surfing in a northwestern Connecticut lake has prompted advocates of the sport to ask the state to create uniform rules.
CT wake surfers seek statewide regulation in effort to limit local bans
A recent ban on wake surfing in a northwestern Connecticut lake has prompted advocates of the sport to ask the state to create uniform rules.
ctmirror.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A recent ban on wake surfing in a northwestern Connecticut lake has prompted advocates of the sport to ask the state to create uniform rules.
Tony Guerrera called his proposal a compromise between tow companies and advocates, but they say it wouldn’t protect vehicle owners enough.
CT DMV head proposes simplifying sale process of towed cars
Tony Guerrera called his proposal a compromise between tow companies and advocates, but they say it wouldn’t protect vehicle owners enough.
ctmirror.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tony Guerrera called his proposal a compromise between tow companies and advocates, but they say it wouldn’t protect vehicle owners enough.
Erin Stewart is kicking off her campaign for CT governor with an on-brand, slightly cheeky video emphasizing her blue-collar roots.
Erin Stewart kicks off campaign for CT governor
Erin Stewart is kicking off her campaign for CT governor with an on-brand, slightly cheeky video emphasizing her blue-collar roots.
ctmirror.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Erin Stewart is kicking off her campaign for CT governor with an on-brand, slightly cheeky video emphasizing her blue-collar roots.
Some Connecticut tow companies have made a pattern of valuing cars low and then selling them, a CT Mirror and ProPublica analysis found.
Are CT towing companies undervaluing cars to sell them faster?
Some Connecticut tow companies have made a pattern of valuing cars low and then selling them, a CT Mirror and ProPublica analysis found.
ctmirror.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Some Connecticut tow companies have made a pattern of valuing cars low and then selling them, a CT Mirror and ProPublica analysis found.
The House and Senate approved the wide-ranging housing bill to replace a similar bill that Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed after the regular session.
What to know about the CT housing bill passed in special session
The House and Senate approved the wide-ranging housing bill to replace a similar bill that Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed after the regular session.
ctmirror.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The House and Senate approved the wide-ranging housing bill to replace a similar bill that Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed after the regular session.
Trump administration funding cuts to permanent housing programs mean CT could lose up to $69M and risk the housing of 6,500 people.
How cuts to federal housing program put CT residents at risk
Trump administration funding cuts to permanent housing programs mean CT could lose up to $69M and risk the housing of 6,500 people.
ctmirror.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Trump administration funding cuts to permanent housing programs mean CT could lose up to $69M and risk the housing of 6,500 people.
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
Today, the curtain goes up on Ned Lamont's bid for a third term
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
ctmirror.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
The number of registered Democrats is dropping in Connecticut as more voters have chosen to register without a political party.
The ranks of unaffiliated CT voters are growing
The number of registered Democrats is dropping in Connecticut as more voters have chosen to register without a political party.
ctmirror.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The number of registered Democrats is dropping in Connecticut as more voters have chosen to register without a political party.
Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.
Housing bill gets final approval from CT Senate in special session
Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.
ctmirror.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.
A mental health provider is embedding therapists at Pediatric Healthcare Associates' offices to make behavioral health care easier to access.
CT providers team up to add talk therapy at pediatric practices
A mental health provider is embedding therapists at Pediatric Healthcare Associates' offices to make behavioral health care easier to access.
ctmirror.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A mental health provider is embedding therapists at Pediatric Healthcare Associates' offices to make behavioral health care easier to access.
The approval of the bills was preceded by an all-day debate and party-line vote on a revised version of an omnibus CT housing bill.
House OKs bills to buy Waterbury Hospital, curb ICE activities
The approval of the bills was preceded by an all-day debate and party-line vote on a revised version of an omnibus CT housing bill.
ctmirror.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The approval of the bills was preceded by an all-day debate and party-line vote on a revised version of an omnibus CT housing bill.
CT residents rank the cost and availability of housing as one of the top issues facing the state, according to a recent poll.
Do CT landlords have a limit on how much they can raise rents?
CT residents rank the cost and availability of housing as one of the top issues facing the state, according to a recent poll.
ctmirror.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
CT residents rank the cost and availability of housing as one of the top issues facing the state, according to a recent poll.
A basement fire that forced the evacuation of 24 people followed three years of tenants' organizing to fight for better housing conditions.
The fire Hartford tenants saw coming: 'This is just not fair'
A basement fire that forced the evacuation of 24 people followed three years of tenants' organizing to fight for better housing conditions.
ctmirror.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A basement fire that forced the evacuation of 24 people followed three years of tenants' organizing to fight for better housing conditions.
The legislature's special session opens Wednesday with House votes planned on four bills, starting with a controversial revise of H.B. 5002.
CT special session to open with vote on controversial housing bill
The legislature's special session opens Wednesday with House votes planned on four bills, starting with a controversial revise of H.B. 5002.
ctmirror.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The legislature's special session opens Wednesday with House votes planned on four bills, starting with a controversial revise of H.B. 5002.
Some took the opportunity to slam the hospital’s current owner—formerly private equity-backed hospital operator, Prospect Medical Holdings.
CT, Waterbury Hospital celebrate sale to UConn Health: ‘A restart’
Some took the opportunity to slam the hospital’s current owner—formerly private equity-backed hospital operator, Prospect Medical Holdings.
ctmirror.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Some took the opportunity to slam the hospital’s current owner—formerly private equity-backed hospital operator, Prospect Medical Holdings.
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it's capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
At Steadfast Farms, CT vet is finding purpose through quail farming
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it's capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
ctmirror.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it's capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
Gov. Ned Lamont outlined plans to protect federal human service programs. But it remained unclear how far Connecticut will spread the money.
CT plans $500M in relief for federal programs, but questions remain
Gov. Ned Lamont outlined plans to protect federal human service programs. But it remained unclear how far Connecticut will spread the money.
ctmirror.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Gov. Ned Lamont outlined plans to protect federal human service programs. But it remained unclear how far Connecticut will spread the money.
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
UConn grapples with the legacy of a CT institution for the disabled
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
ctmirror.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
CT's General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
CT legislators have a 'special session' this week. But what is that?
CT's General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
ctmirror.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
CT's General Assembly convenes a special session in emergency cases — though the legislature has taken a broad view of what constitutes one.
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
CT voter turnout higher in 2025 than past municipal elections
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
ctmirror.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
In Ukraine, Yale-trained doctors treat complex combat injuries
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
ctmirror.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
Replacing Whiting Forensic Hospital could cost $700M. Now what?
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
ctmirror.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.