Connecticut nonprofits are raising concerns about the serious harm the Appropriations Committee’s budget could cause to local community programs.

The ACLU of Connecticut and several Democratic lawmakers are pushing to strengthen the state’s Trust Act, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, in order to provide greater protections for immigrants

Connecticut's constitutional officers were at the State Capitol Building for what Attorney General William Tong (D) called a “recommitment ceremony” to oppose the administration. Moments before, state GOP Chairman Ben Proto spoke to WSHU about how the first few months displayed “promises made, promises kept.”

Connecticut is home to eight species of owl, all of which face many human-related challenges. Local conservation efforts, including rehabilitation, are helping to protect these elusive birds of prey.

Thousands of musicians apply to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest every year with the chance of playing their own concert, touring the country, and making it big. But not everyone submits to catch their big break.

Connecticut announced the completion of a five-year plan to improve wireless cell service for commuters on the Metro-North New Haven line.

As one of 16 sanctuary cities threatened by the Trump administration, New Haven was on the cusp of losing federal funding. But a federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s effort to pull funding.

The Trump administration announced last week that, after five years, the federal government will resume collections on defaulted student loans.

The Connecticut Mirror will host a night of conversation with Haven Hot Chicken owner Jason Sobocinski for their series “This Could Work,” which features state entrepreneurs, on April 30. WSHU’s Molly Ingram sat down with host and CT Mirror state policy editor Erica Phillips to hear more about the event.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced the Boss and Swift Act, named after Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, to prevent deceptive ticket prices ahead of the summer concert season.