3 Democrats Battle for New Haven's 92nd District, 2 Clear CEP Threshold
Justin Farmer and Eli Sabin cleared the CEP public financing threshold to challenge 21-term incumbent Pat Dillon in New Haven's 92nd House District primary. SEEC reviews May 28.
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Connecticut's Clean Slate Law Erases 150,000 Records, But Many Don't Know
CT has automatically erased 150,000+ criminal records under its Clean Slate law, but those affected receive no notice. Officials say a notification process is being developed.
CT Tick Season 2026 Could Be Among the Worst; New Haven County at High Risk
CAES researcher Goudarz Molaei warns 2026 could be one of the worst tick seasons on record, with New Haven and Fairfield counties seeing the highest invasive tick concentrations in CT.
CT Joins 26 States Continuing Live Nation Antitrust Case After DOJ Settlement
Connecticut AG William Tong will continue the state's antitrust case against Live Nation after the DOJ settled March 9. CT is one of 26 states and DC rejecting the federal terms as insufficient.
Meriden Resident Testifies for CT Bill to Limit Grocery Self-Checkout Lanes
Rolando Castro of Meriden was among those testifying March 10 for SB 438, which would cap grocery self-checkout stations at eight and require one staffed lane per two machines.
Inmate Found Dead at MacDougall-Walker Correctional in Suffield; State Investigating
Christopher Root, 29, of Old Saybrook died at MacDougall-Walker Correctional in Suffield early March 12 after his cellmate alerted staff. DOC and State Police are investigating.
Orange Customers Face $9.75/Month More as PURA Approves $68M UI Rate Hike
PURA approved a $68M United Illuminating rate hike, raising Orange electric bills by $9.75/month. AG Tong opposed the ruling, citing excess profits for executives.
CT Unlikely to Recover $127M as Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Ends
CT reclassified its $127M Prospect Medical tax claim to clear the Waterbury Hospital sale to UConn Health. Recovery is unlikely; Lamont acknowledged slim prospects at a March 4 ceremony.
Sandra Pittman Defeats Angel Hubbard in New Haven Ward 3 Co-Chair Race
Sandra Pittman and Lisa Velazquez Torres won New Haven's Ward 3 co-chair race March 4 via absentee ballots, defeating incumbents Angel Hubbard and Clarence Cummings.
Hamden Attorney Felice Gray-Kemp Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Lamont nominated Hamden attorney Felice Gray-Kemp, 57, to the Connecticut Superior Court on March 10 as part of a 14-nominee slate to fill 20 court vacancies.
Hundreds Protest CT Homeschool Bill; DCF Commissioner Hamilton Faces Lawmakers
Hundreds of CT families protested a homeschooling oversight bill at the Capitol March 11. Interim DCF Commissioner Hamilton faced confirmation questions from North Haven Rep. Yaccarino March 12.
New Haven Man, 61, Dies After Fire at Clinton Elderly Housing Complex
Glenn Hall, 61, of New Haven died March 3 from burns sustained in a March 2 fire at Clinton's Lafayette Green elderly and disability housing. Three units were displaced.