Sen. McCrory stepped away from CT’s Community Investment Fund board amid an FBI probe. A forensic audit found potential fraud at Blue Hills Civic Association, which got over $15M in state funding.
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools; New Haven's $18.9M deficit raises questions about implementation costs.
New Haven Public Schools faces an $18.9M deficit for FY2027. The Board of Alders heard Mayor Elicker's $733M city budget proposal March 9, which adds $5M for schools.
11 Southington STEPS Youth Council members will premiere a sports gambling PSA at a statewide virtual showcase on March 25, 2026, part of CT's Youth Gambling Awareness Project.
Bridgeport wins $75,000 from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to launch the Greenhouse Impact Program — pairing Lighthouse students with East Side seniors to grow food year-round.
Guilford's Adams Middle School was named a Distinguished Kindness School by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, one of just 354 schools worldwide to earn the honor.
Woodbridge saw a full week of government meetings March 2–6, 2026. The Board of Education held three committee sessions; the Town Plan and Zoning Commission, Human Services Commission, and CUPOP met March 2–3; and the Board of Finance held a budget session March 4. The Conservation Commission meets tonight (March 5) and the BOS Strategic Planning Committee meets tomorrow (March 6).
Durham's government held a full week of meetings March 2–5, 2026. The Board of Selectmen met twice on March 2 and continues budget workshops today, while RSD 13's Building Committee and School Naming Committee convened March 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission also met March 4.
Branford saw a full week of government activity March 2–5, 2026, with more than ten boards and commissions convening. The Board of Education voted in special session on authorizing BHS roof replacement plans, while the Board of Finance held a special meeting and the Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled for a public hearing tonight.
Federal court dismisses with prejudice a 2022 lawsuit against Guilford Public Schools alleging CRT opposition led to student discrimination. No targeting found.
New Haven Public Schools face an $18.9M FY2027 deficit. City officials are urging state lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 7 to boost per-student funding by $1,975.
Cheshire's FY 2026-27 budget season begins with a $15 million gap. Public hearing March 11 at Town Hall. Last year's $146M budget passed 5-4 with a 12.7% tax increase.