Beatrice Lovato

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.

A divided Bridgeport Board of Education approved deep budget cuts to help close a $30 million shortfall.

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

Earlier this month, New Milford hosted its first Gilmore Girls fan festival. Fans spent one weekend in Stars Hollow, the fictional Connecticut town where the show takes place.

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman Catholic Church.

In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the elimination of seven federal agencies he labeled “unnecessary.” Among these was the Institute of Museum and Library Services.