Local news, government, community stories and developments from across the state of Connecticut.
ConnecticutNovember 4, 2026
CVS Health announced plans to divide into two independent companies. About 9,000 CVS pharmacies and MinuteClinic would separate from Aetna and CVS Caremark, with a target date in the first half of 2028.
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ConnecticutOctober 29, 2026
Preliminary state figures recorded 274 people killed and 1,288 seriously injured on Connecticut roads in 2025 — a decline from 2024, but a toll that still reaches pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists statewide.
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ConnecticutOctober 13, 2026
Early voting for the November 4 general election begins October 19 and runs through November 3. Voters can cast ballots at designated locations without an excuse.
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ConnecticutOctober 12, 2026
Auditors found no evidence of fraud but said incomplete records limited their ability to explain recurring deficits. CLA issued 41 recommendations.
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ConnecticutOctober 12, 2026
The town council voted October 5 to remove Flock Safety cameras. Mayor Zimmerman said collected data would be deleted and removal would take about 30 days.
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ConnecticutSeptember 30, 2026
Simsbury, Fairfield, and East Lyme are at the center of a statewide debate over surveillance cameras as new license plate reader restrictions take effect October 1.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationSeptember 27, 2026
Police Chief Kevin Glenn paused Flock license plate reader technology effective immediately, citing resident concerns and pending state guidance on the surveillance system.
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PoliticsSeptember 27, 2026
New Census Bureau estimates reveal the size and distribution of Connecticut's Latino community — a growing demographic that could shape the 2026 governor's race.
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Technology & ScienceSeptember 23, 2026
A viral video shared by Tucker Carlson combines real scientific advances with alarming claims. Here is what researchers have actually demonstrated.
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ConnecticutSeptember 16, 2026
Connecticut legislators are advancing a bill that would restrict how insurance companies use artificial intelligence to deny or delay health coverage decisions for patients.
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ConnecticutSeptember 19, 2026
New state data shows broad reductions in reported crime across Connecticut, while Hartford records its fifteenth homicide of 2026 and concerns persist in several urban centers.
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ConnecticutSeptember 12, 2026
With November approaching, Governor Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio are sharpening their messages on taxes, housing, and the economy.
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ConnecticutOctober 10, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to Connecticut homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by the August flooding.
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ConnecticutOctober 8, 2026
Connecticut workers earning overtime may qualify for a state income tax exemption. Here is how the exemption works, who qualifies, and what to do when filing.
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ConnecticutOctober 6, 2026
Home Depot has partnered with Wren Kitchens to offer kitchen design services in Connecticut stores. Here is what the partnership means for homeowners planning a renovation.
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ConnecticutSeptember 10, 2026
Connecticut has joined a coalition of state attorneys general investigating OpenAI over concerns about consumer protection, data privacy, and the company's transition from nonprofit to for-profit status.
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ConnecticutSeptember 8, 2026
Employees have reported bullying, intimidation and retaliation within the Connecticut Department of Banking. Important questions remain about who conducted the review and what action followed.
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ConnecticutSeptember 5, 2026
A Vernon-based healthcare provider admitted to submitting false claims to Connecticut Medicaid over several years, resulting in more than $2 million in fraudulent payments.
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ConnecticutAugust 20, 2026
Former State Senator Dennis A. Bradley Jr. was convicted by a federal jury on March 27, 2026, of defrauding Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program during his 2018 campaign.
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ConnecticutSeptember 5, 2026
Connecticut has approved a plan to issue $145 million in bonds to reduce electricity costs for ratepayers, spreading the expense over several years.
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ConnecticutSeptember 3, 2026
With a competitive November election ahead, both campaigns are making direct appeals to Connecticut's growing Latino electorate, which could prove decisive in key districts.
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ConnecticutAugust 30, 2026
Rents across Connecticut have risen sharply over the past two years, squeezing working families and pushing some residents out of communities they have called home for decades.
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ConnecticutAugust 28, 2026
Connecticut residents are paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and new data shows the gap between Connecticut and the national average has widened significantly.
Read moreConnecticutAugust 27, 2026
A shortage of affordable housing is affecting families across Connecticut, with waitlists for assistance stretching years and new construction failing to keep pace with demand.
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Investigations in ConnecticutAugust 28, 2026
What has happened since the former Republican candidate ended her campaign for Connecticut governor?
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ConnecticutAugust 28, 2026
Police say the shooting near Judson Avenue and Mead Street does not appear to have been random.
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PoliticsAugust 27, 2026
Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio prepare for November as taxes, Yale University and political change in Hartford become major campaign issues.
Read moreConnecticutAugust 27, 2026
State data shows broad reductions in reported crime, while Hartford records its fifteenth homicide of 2026.
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ConnecticutAugust 20, 2026
Cameras along Connecticut roads are recording license plates and vehicle data. Many residents may not know who operates them, what they collect, or how the information can be searched.
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ConnecticutAugust 20, 2026
Connecticut projected a $448.4 million operating surplus for fiscal year 2026 and expects approximately $5.79 billion in its Rainy Day Fund, but continues to carry substantial long-term debt.
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ConnecticutAugust 20, 2026
Governor Lamont's 2019 toll proposal failed, and a truck-only plan also stalled. Heavy commercial trucks have paid a Highway Use Fee since January 2023, but Connecticut has not approved tolls for passenger vehicles.
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ConnecticutAugust 20, 2026
Homeowners in Hartford, West Hartford, and Manchester will face higher property taxes in the 2026–2027 fiscal year. New Britain kept its mill rate unchanged.
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