Connecticut

Michael Dell and Brad Gerstner are among wealthy individuals pledging to fund Trump Accounts, a government-launched investment savings account for children born between 2025 and 2028. The accounts receive a $1,000 federal contribution, with private donors like the Dells adding $6.25 billion for 25 million children in specific income areas. The initiative aims to promote capitalism and wealth-building for future generations.

A power outage tracker with live maps is available for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to monitor outages in real-time.

More states are expanding PTSD treatment options for first responders beyond traditional methods. Maryland protects first responders using medical marijuana, Ohio established a commission for treatment assistance, Connecticut expanded psilocybin therapy research, and Missouri advanced a bill for psychedelic treatments under research.

Donna Festinger, a Massachusetts woman, attended the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. to represent her state after Massachusetts and other states boycotted the event. She criticized the boycott as 'shameful' and expressed disappointment in state leaders for not supporting the celebration of American heritage. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, known for opposing President Trump, mocked the fair and claimed it was financially exploitative.

More states are expanding PTSD treatment options for first responders beyond traditional counseling and medication. Maryland and Ohio have enacted new laws to support mental health, while Connecticut and Missouri are exploring psychedelic therapies like psilocybin and ibogaine.

Two individuals were arrested at a Connecticut Costco after allegedly using fraudulent credit cards to steal merchandise. Authorities found 28 stolen financial documents in their vehicle and linked them to a similar scheme at another Costco location. Both face multiple charges including payment card theft and larceny.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York's All-Electric Building Act, confirming state authority to restrict fossil fuel appliances in new buildings and setting a legal precedent for New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.

More states are expanding PTSD treatment options for first responders by adopting laws that include medical marijuana protections and psychedelic therapy research. Maryland and Ohio have enacted measures to support mental health, while Connecticut and Missouri are exploring psilocybin and ibogaine therapies for eligible first responders and veterans.

The American Red Cross is urging blood donations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to a summer lull in donations.

More states are expanding PTSD treatment options for first responders beyond traditional methods. Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut, and Missouri have enacted or proposed laws supporting mental health care, including medical marijuana protections, a PTSD treatment commission, psilocybin-assisted therapy, and psychedelic research for veterans and first responders.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases challenging assault weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut. The decision could determine the constitutionality of such bans under the Second Amendment, potentially affecting similar laws in other states. The cases, Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, will be argued in October 2023, with a ruling expected by 2024.

A tractor-trailer carrying large quantities of beer overturned on Route 44 in Connecticut, spilling thousands of gallons of beer and closing the roadway for hours, as reported by police.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases challenging assault weapons bans in Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois, with arguments over whether such laws violate the Second Amendment. Gun control groups argue the bans are public safety measures, while gun rights advocates claim they are unconstitutional. Similar laws exist in multiple states, and the court's decision could impact firearm regulations nationwide.

Four Venezuelan nationals are accused of stealing over $529,000 from Connecticut ATMs using a method called 'jackpotting,' which involves hardware and malware to force ATMs to dispense cash. They were arrested on June 25, 2026, and charged with interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy.

The Supreme Court will hear cases challenging bans on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 in Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois. Similar laws exist in about a dozen states, including major cities, with gun control groups and rights organizations presenting opposing constitutional arguments.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review cases challenging bans on semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15s, in the Chicago area and Connecticut, determining if such laws violate the Second Amendment.

The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.

The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.

The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.

The Supreme Court will review state bans on AR-15 semiautomatic rifles in Illinois and Connecticut, following a 2022 ruling that reshaped gun regulation standards. The case centers on whether such bans violate the Second Amendment, with advocates arguing the AR-15 is a common civilian firearm and opponents citing its role in mass shootings.

Four men were arrested and charged for allegedly stealing over $529,000 through a 'jackpotting' scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along I-95 in Connecticut. The spree involved at least nine ATMs over 10 days in August, with the suspects facing federal offenses.

The Supreme Court will review whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often termed assault weapons, in the Chicago-area and Connecticut violate the Second Amendment. The Court, which has previously expanded gun rights, is considering the constitutionality of these restrictions.

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider challenging assault weapons bans in Connecticut and the Chicago area, focusing on whether semiautomatic rifle restrictions violate the Second Amendment. The decision follows a conservative-leaning court's expansion of gun rights, including a 2022 landmark ruling. Gun rights groups argue bans infringe on constitutional rights, while supporters claim such weapons are frequently used in mass shootings.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review appeals challenging assault weapons bans in Connecticut and the Chicago area, focusing on whether semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 violate the Second Amendment. The case involves state laws passed after mass shootings, with gun rights groups opposing restrictions and supporters arguing such weapons are commonly used in attacks. The decision could impact similar laws in over a dozen states.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Cook County’s assault weapons ban, which prohibits possession of firearms like AR-15s. The case, consolidated with a similar challenge from Connecticut, will determine whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee the right to own such rifles. The decision follows the 2022 Bruen ruling, which established a framework for evaluating gun laws based on historical tradition of firearm regulation.

The Supreme Court will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The case involves challenges to such bans in Connecticut and the Chicago-area.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases challenging bans on semiautomatic rifles, including the AR-15, in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The court will determine if such bans violate the Second Amendment, following a conservative-leaning court that expanded gun rights in 2022. States like Connecticut and Illinois argue these weapons are commonly used in mass shootings and can be constitutionally banned, while gun rights groups claim the bans infringe on Second Amendment protections.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review bans on semiautomatic rifles, including AR-15s, in Connecticut and the Chicago area, with similar laws in other states. The case arises after a 2022 ruling expanded Second Amendment protections and follows debates over gun control measures in response to mass shootings. Opponents argue such bans violate constitutional rights, while proponents claim they address public safety risks.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, a Democrat, signed a new solar law that extends renewable energy incentives, introduces a community solar program, authorizes plug-in solar, and mandates automated residential solar permitting.

The FBI in Connecticut arrested four men accused of stealing over $500,000 from ATMs at rest stops along I-95 between Darien and New Haven by extracting tens of thousands at a time. The operation, described as 'jackpotting,' targeted ATMs in the specified corridor.

A Charlotte mother recounts the unsolved murder of her 16-year-old son Gregory Goodson over 20 years ago, detailing their relocation from Connecticut to escape domestic violence and the lasting emotional impact of the unresolved case.

26 states, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, sued the federal government to block Medicaid work requirements, arguing they create an unfair bureaucratic maze and threaten healthcare access for vulnerable residents. The lawsuit challenges guidelines expected to cost hundreds of thousands in Massachusetts their health insurance, with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell criticizing the 'burdensome requirements' imposed by the Trump Administration.

Allyson and Andrew Rappaport moved their two sons from Connecticut to a car-free beach town in Costa Rica due to high taxes, school safety concerns, and a desire for a slower lifestyle. They sold their veterinary practice and homes, relocating permanently to Las Catalinas in 2020.

Sen. Chris Murphy supports a bill to gradually increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $25 hourly. The proposal aims to raise worker pay as part of broader policy discussion.

Police are searching for two runaway teenagers from New Jersey who were last seen fleeing MTA officers at a Connecticut train station. The teens vanished from a New Jersey train station on Friday.

Connecticut schools are enhancing early detection of reading delays through the 2023 Right to Read law, which mandates science-based literacy curricula for K-3. The Southport School, in partnership with Sacred Heart University, offers free reading screenings to identify delays early, aiming to address them before fourth grade when reading becomes critical for learning other subjects.

A Connecticut judge has released a video showing correctional officers striking and pepper-spraying an inmate multiple times before his death in 2018. The incident occurred in a prison setting, and the video was made public following the inmate's death.

A video released in Connecticut shows prison officers striking inmate J’Allen Jones during a mental health crisis in 2018, leading to his death. The Department of Correction had sought to keep the video sealed, but it was made public after a legal battle.

The Ziegler family sold Hay Island in Connecticut for $26.5 million after owning it for over 100 years. The family, descendants of Royal Baking Powder Company co-founder William Ziegler Sr., previously sold another island, Great Island, for $85 million to the town of Darien.

A man was electrocuted after climbing on top of a Metro-North train car in Fairfield, Connecticut, following erratic behavior. First responders were called around 1:29 p.m. on Thursday, with police and medical assistance requested.