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Trying to decide between traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Confused about why your loved one's Medicare plan doesn't cover a new medication they need? Want to find out if you're eligible for programs that can help cover your Medicare expenses? C

When a political giant passes, the public discourse naturally gravitates toward the resume, the titles held, legislation enacted and all of the barriers broken. In the wake of former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman's passing, the tributes have rightfully poured in,

In Connecticut and across the country, affordability is the issue of the day. A national poll from December 2025 found that the "cost of living" was by far the top issue facing the country. This past session, the Connecticut General Assembly made many swe

An occasional look at Connecticut's remarkable people, places and things John Bell sees puppets everywhere. Props at political protests, college sports mascots, Thanksgiving parade balloons, video game characters, Yoda - the list goes on. As director of t

While Jim enjoys a "train spotting" vacation, let's revisit this column from a while back… You've seen the bumper stickers: Slow down in town. They're a nice thought. Completely useless, but nice. Apparently, the theory is that shame, printed on vinyl, wi

These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror's 2026 political coverage. For more news about the 2026 legislative session, campaigns, elections and more, sign up here for The Issue, the CT Mirror's weekly politics newsletter. Poll: Housing issue ra

A series of grants first set in motion in 2025 is making its way to schools across the state. The High-Quality Special Education Incentives Grant Program originated in the biennial budget proposal Gov. Ned Lamont released at the start of the 2025 legislat

Electronic cigarette sales hit record-low numbers in Connecticut this year - but this does not mean residents are consuming less nicotine. The amount of nicotine Connecticut residents purchase in e-cigarettes has increased, despite fewer unit sales, accor

Certain shark species native to Long Island Sound are increasing in population, according to scientists at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). DEEP fisheries biologist David Molnar said that's based on shark sighting

To anyone looking at their electricity bill, it comes as no surprise that Connecticut has some of the highest electricity prices in the country. In 2025 CT ranked second overall with rates expected to rise further. In this year's governor's race, voters w