Beatrice Lovato

Now that the state legislative session is over and public schools in Connecticut didn’t get the funding they were hoping to receive, some school superintendents are moving forward with plans for layoffs and program cuts.

A new study by the Housing Collective found that zoning and land-use boards in New London and Fairfield counties are not diverse and don’t reflect the people in their communities.

In May, former President Donald Trump announced the end of the Digital Equity Act, cutting over $20 million in planned federal funding to Connecticut that would have supported digital skills training, internet access, and tech resources for underserved communities; funds that many local programs were counting on.

Connecticut Correctional Ombudsman DeVaughn Ward said he’s temporarily stopped accepting new complaints from incarcerated people, with nearly 200 cases already awaiting review.

Mongers Market, a popular Bridgeport destination for antiques, vintage goods and quirky collectibles, has officially closed after years of drawing crowds from across the Northeast.

Connecticut lawmakers approved updates to the state’s Trust Act, expanding both immigration protections and conditions under which local law enforcement can cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

For years, Connecticut has been the state for Christmas movies. But it may lose its title, because producers say state support is shrinking and uncertain.

The Connecticut House is requiring insurance providers to cover a certain kind of testing. Connecticut is also getting a new U.S. Attorney. Get a guide to the state parks in the Long Island Sound region. Plus, the last segment of WSHU’s Side Hustle.

The Connecticut State Library's $2.1 million federal grant was unexpectedly reinstated after the Institute of Museum and Library Services abruptly cut it mid-year. State Librarian Deborah Schander said she’s working to ensure such disruptions don’t happen again, as vital library services remain at risk.

Community nonprofit organizations across Connecticut are asking for $250 million in the state’s upcoming two-year budget to help them continue providing critical services.