Civics

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (D) beat long-time incumbent U.S. Representative John Larson (D-CT-1) in the Democratic primary for Larson’s House seat.

The Trump administration is suing Connecticut over a state law that allows undocumented residents to pay in-state tuition.

Flock safety cameras are drawing growing scrutiny over privacy concerns. In Connecticut, residents from across the political spectrum are pushing back as officials weigh a moratorium.

Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase by more than 50 cents per hour next January — from $16.94 to $17.48, state officials announced.

Two Connecticut lawmakers say towns should hold off on new license plate-reading cameras due to privacy concerns. The cameras are made by Flock Safety.

Housing costs and other money matters are at the top of Connecticut voters’ minds, according to a new poll from Sacred Heart University, WFSB and CT Insider.

In the last two years, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity. Users can bet on pretty much anything, including the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries in Connecticut.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has called attention to the plight of unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody after an oversight visit to a transitional foster care site in New Haven.

CT Foodshare is upgrading its Wallingford headquarters, which distributes about 1 million pounds of food each week, as demand for anti-hunger programs continues to grow.

Congressman John Larson and his three challengers in next month’s Democratic Party primary clashed over U.S. military aid to Israel and several other topics in a televised debate.