A Democratic proposal to create an affordable health insurance trust fund for Connecticut residents has won the approval of a key legislative committee. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to refocus the debate over her plan to overhaul the state's car insurance laws. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers are fast-tracking a move to keep the Aquarion Water Company under regulators’ control.

Gas prices are up 80 cents around the region over the last month. Connecticut and New York attorneys general have sued to stop a merger between two companies that own and operate local television stations.. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers will consider legislation that would allow off duty police officers to carry firearms in public schools.

A bill from Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro would fund DHS, minus parts dealing with immigration. Connecticut considers putting speed cameras on some highways. An effort in the state would put SNAP benefits back on the table for residents. Plus, meet the twin brothers bringing their community together through classical music.

Connecticut Democrats want to increase funding for public education using an energy tax rebate fund. An effort in New York looks to ban algorithm-based pricing. Wildlife advocates petition New York environmental officials to ban lead ammunition for hunting. Plus, a new law expands protections for Connecticut warehouse workers.

Connecticut will spend $5 million on flood mitigation in Stratford. Nassau Republicans select their candidate for NY-04. A controversial water sale is back before Connecticut regulators. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.

What to do with Connecticut’s trash still remains a big issue. New York labor unions want to change pension benefits. A deep dive on an Oscar-nominated film that’s sparked some conversation. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Birdsong Break.

An effort by Connecticut lawmakers to expand the state’s vaccine policy has triggered opposition from Republicans and thousands of state residents. New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state needs more time to slash greenhouse-gas emissions. Plus, Connecticut energy regulators approved an $86 million rate hike for Yankee Gas, owned by Eversource.

New York’s Senators want to save small businesses from tariffs. Connecticut Republicans want to block the sale of Aquarion water. Plus, calls are surging at the CT hotline that connects people with housing and social services.

A group of Senate Democrats want to cease all regular chamber business until they address the war in Iran. The state of Nassau county is strong. Plus, Bridgeport school officials have asked for a serious funding boost.

Connecticut and New York are unhappy with a settlement between Live Nation and the U.S. Justice Department. Some environmental and government watchdog agencies are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration. Plus, some CT lawmakers want to close a loophole related to automatic-weapons.