Connecticut is raising Medicaid reimbursement rates for its federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs).

The controversial pier has cost the state of Connecticut over $311 million—far more than originally expected. It was redeveloped exclusively for the offshore wind industry, which was booming under the Biden administration.

Connecticut lawmakers and residents will better understand how the new Republican federal budget bill will impact the state early next month. House Speaker Matt Ritter said the update will come from the Office of Policy and Management.

Experts say warmer waters and more food keep sharks in the Northeast later into the summer. WSHU's Sabrina Garone spoke with Jon Dodd, the executive director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, based in Rhode Island, which was involved in the research.

Fairfield First Selectman William “Bill” Gerber died Tuesday afternoon. He had undergone multiple surgeries to treat a brain tumor over the past two and a half weeks.

The United States Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations was scheduled to hold its second hearing on vaccines on Tuesday. Committee member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) expressed skepticism about the hearing's purpose.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont met with housing advocates to celebrate the launch of a housing pilot program in New Haven. The Urban Investment Initiative provides grants to homeowners to either retrofit or renovate their homes.

On a call with fellow Democratic state treasurers, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell said his state will have to spend more to make up for federal budget cuts.

Connecticut has joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration for freezing more than $6 billion for after-school and summer programs.

Elliott said his campaign will focus on amending the state’s tax structure to invest in schools and housing. That could include a 1-5% capital gain surcharge on the state’s wealthiest residents.