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Molly Ingram/WSHUConnecticut’s Siting Council was set to vote on United Illuminating’s plan to add taller monopoles in Fairfield County, but Governor Ned Lamont has asked for a delay. The project has faced more than two years of pushback from lawmakers and residents. Here’s how the fight unfolded and what could come next. -
Patrick Semansky/AP/AP PoolThe bill, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), would provide income support for workers who need time off for health conditions, the birth or adoption of a child, military deployment or domestic violence.
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A WSHU Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has unearthed over 100 documents relating to an unauthorized inspection of a Connecticut cannabis cultivator earlier this year, after the company’s CEO gave testimony at a General Law Committee public hearing on March 19. -
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a data privacy bill that strengthens the state’s consumer protection laws at a ceremony in Norwalk on Monday. -
Attorney General Letitia James’ office proposed rules to implement a state law restricting how social-media platforms present content to kids and teens. -
Fairfield, Connecticut will hold a special election for first selectman in the coming months, with Democrat Christine Vitale and Republican State Senator Tony Hwang vying for the town’s top position. -
The osprey population on Long Island’s East End remains healthy. Staff and volunteers documented 385 active nesting pairs, a 9% increase from the last survey in 2022. -
Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons rehabs hundreds of injured reptiles every year. Long Islanders can help, too. -
An executive order issued by Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday will ensure that Connecticut residents continue to have access to COVID-19 vaccines, despite any changes to federal guidelines. -
Crescent Crossings, built on the site of Connecticut’s first housing project, is nearly complete, offering affordable housing units. Gov. Ned Lamont joined local leaders Friday to celebrate the redevelopment. -
WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with Sacred Heart University politics professor Gary Rose to discuss his new book, James Madison, Public Servant: A Biography, ahead of a Constitution Day talk on Madison’s enduring influence on American democracy. -
Moody’s and Fitch, two major capital market rating agencies, have upgraded Connecticut's bond rating. Gov. Ned Lamont said the upgrades validate the state’s creditworthiness and help attract more business.
