Many seniors in Connecticut are struggling to afford their homes. State lawmakers are considering a bill that could help change that by making it legal for homeowners to rent out up to three bedrooms in their home. bit.ly/4lx8EVj
A decades-old family mystery turned into a moment of pride during a Wednesday ceremony at the state capitol in Hartford, where CT leaders honored the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The “Six Triple Eight” was the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II.
Connecticut Water Company missed a crucial detail in a new state law, affecting hundreds of customers.
By the end of January, a week after Connecticut Public first reported the mistake, Connecticut Water had implemented a series of fixes.
A CT doctor is claiming he’s the victim of repeated under-reimbursements by insurance companies, a practice called “downcoding” that he said cost him close to $100,000.
Downcoding occurs when an insurer reduces a billing code submitted by a provider. That results in a lower payment to the doctor.
Noem’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee — where she faced scrutiny from Democrats and a few Republicans — was her first appearance before Congress since the deaths of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis.
In a high-profile hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers about federal agents’ practice of arresting, detaining and injuring U.S. citizens.
The Connecticut Inspector General has released body camera footage from the police shooting on Blue Hills Avenue last week. The officer who opened fire is identified as Joseph Magnano of the Hartford Police Department.
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March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling. n.pr/4b9Ud4K
Imagine that you don't get paid for 2-6 months after you do the work.
Then imagine that the person paying decides to pay you 25% less (or even less).
But don't worry, you can spend months fighting for the rest. And maybe lose.
@ctpublic.bsky.social #medsky #fmsky
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Flyer for a talk / Q&A with me at CT State Tunxis
Spoke to journalism students at CT State Tunxis today. They had great questions. Community colleges are the best. Signed, a community college almost-graduate (I transferred to my four-year school like two credits shy of my associate’s)
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Hartford police shot a man on Blue Hills Avenue today. They say he's in critical condition. There's bystander video of the shooting going around on Facebook. It comes on the heels of Hartford police shooting and killing Everard Walker in his home last week.
Connecticut played a pivotal role in the Revolution—its towns, battle sites, and historic figures remain central to America’s story. Through national programs, original local content, and community events, CT Public will connect this milestone to the lived experiences of people across our state.
In 2026, the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. America 250 is a chance to reflect on our founding, explore the complexities of our history, and imagine our future together. (1/2)
Connecticut's median family income is $124,600 — so high that "affordable" housing often isn't.
A developer says that's why 44 of its 52 income-restricted units near UConn sit empty. Now it wants to convert most of them to market rate @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/news/investi...
Stanley Black & Decker is closing its last manufacturing facility in New Britain, which will result in 300 workers losing their jobs. bit.ly/4r4tXhL
Connecticut state Rep. Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) speaks on the House floor
Connecticut state Rep. Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) announces she won't be running for reelection. Will serve out the remainder of her current term. She's served since 1981.
Attorneys and family of Everard Walker, who was shot and killed by a Hartford police officer last Thursday inside his apartment, announced plans to sue.
Firefighters rescued three people hanging out of a window during a blaze at a 46-unit apartment building on Chapel Street in New Haven late Tuesday morning.
One firefighter was injured in a fall on ice and snow, but otherwise there were no other reported injuries.
The lack of housing affordability in Connecticut is increasingly difficult for many residents. State lawmakers are looking for new laws that would make it easier to live in Connecticut.
A new bill that would relax hunting regulations for farmers facing damage by black bears would allow farmers to receive a permit based on verified crop damage from the previous growing season and exempt farmers with large cornfields from trying non-lethal methods first. bit.ly/4rxEi73
Movimiento Cultural Afro-Continental is a nonprofit community organization based in Connecticut dedicated to preserving, teaching, and spreading Puerto Rican bomba and plena.
Through local collaborations, the organization has brought the culture to spaces that previously had no presence.
“Changing that narrative within communities & saying this is something that we, most of us, believe in, instead of something that we're scared of or is dictated from the outside, I think, is a critical piece" - HC CEO David Rich in @ctpublic.bsky.social www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
A significant nor'easter is pounding Connecticut, delivering more than a foot of snow, heavy winds and blizzard conditions. Officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads and many schools are closed Monday.
Young People Hate the Radio follows our hosts (and our audience) as we figure out adulthood — navigating uncertainty, ambition, relationships, money, confidence, and all the in-between moments of modern life.
Do you ever feel like making friends as an adult is weirdly hard? Or wake up some days thinking, “What is going on!?” Maybe wonder if homeownership is just a fantasy?
Well… same.
If any of this sounds familiar, this series is for you.
A recent report by the state child advocate, a child welfare watchdog, and the advocacy group Disability Rights Connecticut detailed a troubling use of restraint and seclusion on Connecticut students with disabilities who were sent to out-of-state schools.
CT researchers study 'beluga snot' for clues on whales' resiliency to climate change
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Connecticut Water Company has reinstated discounts for hundreds of low-income customers after it mistakenly removed them from its assistance program. The utility said last month that it misinterpreted a new state law and implemented tighter eligibility requirements before it was required.
