Bringing indigenous voices to the forefront in CT
We must go beyond merely acknowledging indigenous peoples and focus on building partnerships based on respect, understanding, ...
Is climate change a key issue for young voters? It’s complicated
Climate change is a matter of great concern, even pervasive anxiety, among young people. But the biggest factor in their ...
The long haul trucker (and writer) from Connecticut
Murphy is what truckers call a “bed-bugger” because he specializes in high-end corporate relocations. He’s at the top of the ...
New Haven Alder Tom Ficklin dies
Ficklin was a leading New Haven figure in media and politics and a community omnipresence for decades. He had served as an alder since 2022.
CT lawmakers raise education funding concerns following story of high school grad who can’t read
Lawmakers said CT Mirror's story of a Hartford grad who can't read illustrated a 'broken system' and raised questions on ...
Vaping and smoking up among CT high school students
While CT has seen a steady decline in cigarette and vape sales overall, high school students' use of tobacco grew slightly in ...
Vote down CT’s ‘no excuse ballot’ referendum
I am writing to oppose the November referendum proposing a “No Excuse Absentee Ballot” system. I strongly urge you to join me ...
Early voting in CT brings benefits
If we bank a critical mass of early votes, we will substantially reduce the possibility of the uncertainty which led to ...
Fred Klein
If we bank a critical mass of early votes, we will substantially reduce the possibility of the uncertainty which led to ...
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In CT 2nd District debate, Electric Boat offers rare common ground
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, and his Republican opponent Mike France on Thursday agreed on the importance of the ...
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The case for keeping CT’s fiscal guardrails intact
Despite Gov. Ned Lamont’s backing, legislative support for Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails – a series of bipartisan fiscal reforms enacted in 2017 – has started to soften. This comes ...
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October — a month to focus on improving CT children’s lives
Gov. Ned Lamont with children at the Bridge Family Resource Center in West Hartford after an update on the baby bonds program. A recent report ranked the state high on child well-being while ...