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A new study reveals the majority of Connecticut residents engage with at least one form of the arts. The state gets funding to help fight its tick problem. The governor’s waste recycling bill has the approval of a key legislative committee. And the Navy launches new programs to help sailors with kids.

Connecticut Republicans worry a bill meant to help close the gender wage gap will put an unfair burden on private sector businesses. A former detainee is suing the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million. Advocates in Connecticut want to give the state’s incarcerated the right to vote. And what women can learn about leadership from Mashantucket Pequot tribal culture.

Suffolk County enters into an agreement with Orsted and Eversource for investments around Sunrise Wind. More affordable housing is coming to Stamford. Local lawmakers respond to the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. And can elder care services in Connecticut keep up with the state’s aging population?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jenna Carlesso to discuss her article, “CT’s aging population is growing. There are not enough people and facilities to take care of them,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Tim Wynn talks about his music for Marvel's Midnight Suns

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson announced Tuesday that he is recommending all four officers involved in the Randy Cox case be fired. Connecticut takes another step towards reducing prescription drug prices. Sikorsky has started laying off some Connecticut workers. And budget negotiations in New York are expected to be intense.

A forum invites Connecticut residents to voice their concerns over an 8% rate increase from United Illuminating. The Shinnecock Indian Nation looks for ways to curb debts after multiple shut-off notices. Connecticut Republicans oppose a bill that would create more transit-oriented communities. And the military has made a string of new deals with small Pacific nations as relations with China worsen.

New York will direct billions of dollars over the next decade to more than 1,700 disadvantaged communities identified in a new map to fight climate change. New federal funding will go towards conservation efforts in Connecticut. Tuition for SUNY schools could see a big jump over the next few years. And evictions in New York are back to pre-pandemic levels.

Suffolk County will launch a subcommittee to work with police in fighting antisemitism. A report finds quality of life in Fairfield County depends on a few different factors. LIPA approves a new standard rate for customers set to start next year. And an online database is making Indigenous history more accessible to Connecticut students.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his second article in a four-part series written with Jenna Carlesso, “From shifting finances to changing populations, nursing homes are under pressure from all sides,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.