Opinion |  60 Years of CHEFA: Investing In Connecticut’s Future

This year, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) celebrates a milestone — 60 years of helping Connecticut’s nonprofits grow stronger so they can better serve Connecticut residents. But what does six decades of impact...

Proposing a pro-immigrant general strike and boycott, Haitian Americans in Fairfield County seek support

Several Haitian-Americans in Fairfield County are calling for a series of boycotts by immigrants during the holiday season to highlight the economic contributions of immigrants, especially in Connecticut. Guy Bocicaut, who built a successful...

States sue Trump administration over transgender youth health care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In their 37th lawsuit against the Trump administration, a coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia sued Friday over a pair of executive orders President Donald Trump signed earlier this year to restrict access to...

Connecticut’s Juvenile Justice System Systemically Violates Juveniles’ Constitutional Rights.

Connecticut systemically violates the rights of hundreds (maybe even thousands) of Connecticut children every year in the juvenile justice system. Those violations fly under the radar because juvenile delinquency proceedings are sealed, parents...

New Haven high school student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

A New Haven high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a statement from the mayor and superintendent of schools. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Superintendent Madeline Negrón said ICE picked...

Walter “Bampa” Neal House (1936-2025)

Walter “Bampa” Neal House (1936-2025) RANGELEY – Walter “Bampa” Neal House, 88, of Rangeley, died Thursday evening, July 24, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Middletown, CT, a son of Neal Edward and Julia...

Cruising To Victory: Wylie East Takes First In National Solar Car Race

Wylie East High School’s solar car team is once again in the winner’s circle. Competing in the Advanced Classic division of the 2025 Solar Car Challenge, the team’s solar-powered vehicle, the East Beast, drove an impressive 868.5 miles over four...

MD among states suing Trump over transgender care crackdown

Key takeaways: 17 Democratic officials, including from Maryland, filed suit over gender-affirming care crackdown Lawsuit claims Trump’s actions unlawfully intimidate health providers Major hospitals halt care under legal and political pressure DOJ...

INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Which States Could Lose Most from Education Cuts?

By Lucy McCoy, Undergraduate, LaGrange College, and John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A lot of coverage of “the Big Beautiful Bill,” DOGE,and possibly axing the Education Department has been about wins for one...

WONDR NATION Partners with Sparket to Launch a New Pop Culture Prediction Contest

Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation in Gaming Through the New iWondr Brand MASHANTUCKET, Conn., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WONDR NATION, the online gaming and entertainment company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, today...

How High and Thick Is the Wall Separating Religion & Government?

President Trump At Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, and evangelical Christian pastor, Rev. Franklin Graham offered the opening invocation, and a Jewish rabbi, Ari...

95-Year-Old Connecticut Man Scares Off Bear Taking a Dip in His Pool

You don’t reach the ripe old age of 95 without learning how to handle surprises, even when they come in the form of a bear in your backyard pool. Early Tuesday morning, Marianne Heffernan was giving her 95-year-old father, Charles Stochmal's...

6 Things We’re Getting Wrong About Tech Integration

When schools closed during the pandemic in 2020, technology was suddenly the only game in town. But the quick, nationwide pivot to on-demand services like Zoom and Google Classroom wasn’t just a matter of giving students access to new tools—the...

Inside the Manhattan Court Where ICE Fights to Keep Immigrants Locked Up

Support local news today! Our nonprofit newsroom relies on readers like you to power investigations like these. Join the community that powers NYC’s independent local news. The judge presiding in nearly half the new cases on the New York...

Who are Trump’s unconfirmed nominees waiting in the Senate?

Several of President Donald Trump's executive branch and judicial nominees have been stalled in the Senate as Democrats have mounted efforts to slow the confirmation process. As a result, Senate Republicans are weighing whether to change the rules...

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Release of Afghan Interpreter Detained by Immigration Officials

U.S. lawmakers urged the release of Afghan interpreter Ziaulhaq Shinwari, detained by immigration officers despite legally relocating after risking his life aiding American forces. Two members of Congress, Senator Richard Blumenthal and...

GOP cites Medicaid fraud nationwide. Here's what Dems say about what's happening in Connecticut

Promoting President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill over the past few months, Trump and Congressional Republicans have repeatedly cited “waste, fraud, and abuse” as the reason for cutting Medicaid by billions of dollars nationally in cuts...

Fewer kindergarteners are fully vaccinated. Pediatricians hope new laws will change that

With another school year about to begin, the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging states to strengthen school vaccine requirements. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer children are entering kindergarten fully...

Prowers County Board of Commissioners accepting applications for Bristol-Granada Cemetery District

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval