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Latest Connecticut headlines from conservative, policy and local news sources, each linked to the original publisher.
18-year-old shot in New Haven; police investigating
New Haven police are investigating after a teen was shot in the Elm City Saturday night.
Police investigate shooting in New Haven
Police are investigating a shooting in New Haven on Saturday afternoon.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in Connecticut, 8 other states
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote.
Man dies after Meriden stabbing on Pratt Street, police say
Police say the stabbing happened on Pratt Street in the area of the Green. The victim then ran into a nearby business for help.
Life-threatening injuries reported after crash involving pedestrian in Durham
DURHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Life-threatening injuries have been reported after a crash involving a pedestrian on Old Blue Hills Road and Cherry Lane in Durham…
Water rate hike request, Medicaid changes: CT politics news
Plus: The Trump administration focuses on women's health and a Connecticut senator raises concerns about Russia-U.S. relations.
Analysis | Prices For Two Thirds Of New Drugs Are Above Fair Prices For Their Value
Because of these unsubstantiated launch prices, only 36% of prescriptions for new drugs were filled in 2025.
- Opinion
Gov. Lamont’s Dirty Backyard: The Drug Epidemic in Connecticut Prisons
Connecticut prisons are facing a growing drug epidemic that threatens prisoner safety, institutional stability, rehabilitation efforts, and public trust in the corrections system. Drugs such…
- Free-market policy think tank
State Retiree Group Wants Taxpayers to Cover Costs SEBAC Agreed Retirees Would Pay
Connecticut taxpayers were told in 2017 that the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) agreement would save them billions. Now, a group of state retirees…
- Opinion
Connecticut’s Legal Cannabis Market Has a Trump Problem
A Connecticut cannabis consumer can walk into a dispensary, buy a product from a company that has never appeared in a political headline, and still…
How to watch WTNH News 8’s Connecticut gubernatorial debate between Ned Lamont, Ryan Fazio
Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger state Sen. Ryan Fazio will meet in a live televised debate hosted by News 8 and the Connecticut Conference…
Fine Fettle to open 10th cannabis dispensary in CT
The company will host an opening event including a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the North Haven dispensary on October 30.
🔒 Workers at West Hartford’s Triumph to vote on strike action
The United Auto Workers Local 405 says 175 employees will see their contract with the company expire on Oct. 31.
- Opinion
Opinion | CT Fought For These Voting Options. Now It’s Your Turn.
Guest columnist David McGuire says regardless of the noise from Washington, Connecticut voters can vote absentee, vote early through Nov. 1, or vote on Election…
Reconstruction of affordable housing complex in Stamford enters 2nd phase
Constructed in the 1940s, Oak Park was intended for veterans returning from World War II to live with their families.
Cornwall Historical Society celebrates Connecticut’s Black patriots
On Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Cornwall Historical Society, author and genealogist John Mills will breathe new life into the stories of some of Connecticut’s…
The Pink House AM is serving up community
It all started with a yoga class. Mare Rubin was working on her second act after leaving the Upper West Side, where she’d raised a…
- Free-market policy think tank
Connecticut Paid Leave Paid Out More Than Workers Paid In. What’s Hartford’s Plan?
Last fiscal year, Connecticut Paid Leave paid out roughly $104 in benefits for every $100 collected from workers’ paychecks. Despite workers already contributing at the…
- Free-market policy think tank
Connecticut Taxpayers Deserve More Than ‘Hope Not’
Connecticut taxpayers can hope their next bill won’t get any bigger. They’d also like to hear the governor say it won’t. Asked on WPLR’s Chaz…
- Senate Republican caucus
CT GOP Statement on Low-income Energy Assistance $$$
Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding and House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora issued the following statement regarding the state’s plan to increase low-income energy assistance this…
- Senate Republican caucus
Senate GOP Statement re: Gas Tax
Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont publicly blaming super minority legislative Republicans for his failed gas tax suspension. “Seven months ago…
- Free-market policy think tank
Connecticut Is Writing Its Energy Playbook for the Next Four Years. Here’s What’s at Stake.
Connecticut is beginning a process that could influence how residents heat their homes, power their cars and pay for energy for years. They already know…
- Senate Republican caucus
Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon Calls for More Tax Relief as Connecticut Projects Another BIG Budget Surplus
HARTFORD, CT – In response to the state expecting yet another year of big budget surpluses and maintaining record huge money reserves, State Senator Jeff…
- Senate Republican caucus
WFSB: CT Gas Tax Suspension Push Stalls as Lamont Presses for Funding Plan
Channel 3: State Sen. Paul Cicarella, R-North Haven, said suspending the 25-cent gas tax would save nearly $3 every fill-up. Republicans want the tax suspended…