The Latest Breaking News from Connecticut

Trump Administration Sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont Over College Tuition Breaks for Undocumented Students

DOJ sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over in-state tuition for undocumented students, its 17th such suit nationwide since 2025.

Latin Times · Aug 13

John Larson primary loss signals generational shift as Luke Bronin wins Connecticut

Luke Bronin defeated incumbent John Larson in a Connecticut primary election. This primary upset signals a shift towards new leadership in Washington. Bronin emphasized generational change and pragmatic solutions for voters. Larson relied on his extensive experience and legislative achievements. The outcome reflects a national trend of voters replacing long-serving…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Meet Scarlett Tiani, the Connecticut student whose dog-safety invention reached US Nationals and earned a national award plus patent-application support

In a remarkable achievement, Connecticut student Scarlett Tiani has garnered national attention for her inventive pet safety solution, Tail Wag Warning. Designed to enhance safety during unexpected dog interactions, Tiani's creation received numerous accolades at the prestigious national Invention Convention. With legal support at her side, she is now set…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Now Live In New York State

The startup wants to expand its lamppost chargers to Connecticut and California.

InsideEVs · Aug 12

Democrat John Larson loses to younger primary challenger in Connecticut

Connecticut Rep. John B. Larson became the seventh House Democrat to lose a primary this year when he was defeated on Tuesday by former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, whose campaign was built on a call for generational change. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Bronin was leading the…

Roll Call · Aug 12

Federal Records Show Two Connecticut Hospitals Drew More Serious Safety Citations Than Any Others in the State

Saint Francis Hospital has received nine immediate jeopardy citations since January 2023, the most of any Connecticut hospital, state records show.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

A look at the state legislative primaries in Connecticut, one of eight states with supermajorities that are highly exposed to breaking this year

All 151 seats of the Connecticut General Assembly are up for election in 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Fifteen candidates are running in Connecticut’s five U.S. House districts — the most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Connecticut was June 9, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Connecticut woman spots a Facebook ad for a “granny pod” and turns the idea into a 725-square-foot backyard cottage for her parents, giving them independence while keeping them just steps away from their grandchildren

A Facebook ad sparked an unexpected idea for Connecticut woman Caitlin Swann, who decided to build a 725-square-foot “granny pod” in her backyard for her parents. The cozy accessory dwelling unit gives them their own space and independence while keeping them close to their daughter and grandchildren. Now, her parents…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

In the 1960s, the U.S. government acquired nearly an entire Connecticut village for a reservoir; one woman remained under a life-tenancy agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built West Thompson Reservoir for flood control. This project involved acquiring land and demolishing nearly an entire village. One resident, Alice Fitts, remained in her home under a life-tenancy agreement. After her death, her house was demolished, erasing the last trace of the village.…

The Times of India · Aug 8