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Officials are warning of poor air quality conditions as summer approaches. Connecticut House Republicans offer up a budget plan for the first time in years. National Grid proposes a rate hike. And New York lawmakers still have major items to work out for the state budget.

Plans are moving forward on a $4 billion casino in the Nassau Hub. Connecticut officials highlight results of a state mandate on diversity in public schools. Andrew Cuomo sues a New York ethics watchdog. And Governor Hochul breaks her silence on state budget delays.

Connecticut lawmakers approve stricter regulation of THC products sold in convenience stores. Local leaders want to tackle deceptive marketing of food products. A Connecticut bill would raise the age for parole. And Governor Kathy Hochul says she’ll continue to push for her housing plan even though it didn’t make it in New York’s state budget.

Long Island Congressman George Santos has been charged with 13 crimes, including money laundering. Healthcare professionals are concerned about Connecticut’s healthcare policies for undocumented children. Advocates want more transparency from Waterbury police. And Connecticut Senate Republicans propose the largest tax cut in state history.

State and federal COVID-19 public health emergencies end today. Connecticut cities need more money before opening extra early voting sites. Riverhead residents can sign up for a food scrap recycling program. And New York will begin withholding Medicaid funding to counties in the state.

Commentator David Bouchier believes that TikTok is the least of our worries.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “The disabled have had long waits for services. That could change,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Trump’s lawyers say he will be indicted on several charges including the violation of the Espionage Act. Could this be the end of AM radio? Lawyers argue whether to redraw congressional maps in New York. And the challenges of breaking into the defense industry.

The 2023 Connecticut and New York legislative sessions are ending. We check in to see which bills will become laws and which didn't make it to the finish line.

Only 10% of eligible civilians have taken advantage of the benefits from the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. New Haven will expand their crisis team. Wesleyan University will end legacy admissions at the school. And how Stony Brook researchers will document the status of the region’s climate goals.