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Thousands support petition demanding CT dump public benefits charge on energy bills...

How electric bills, a power plant deal and politics are fueling the biggest debate in CT...

Energy giant AVANGRID accuses PURA of breaking rules; demands GILLETT be removed from natural gas rate case...

RENNIE: The ugly truth of paying for power in CT and frantic search for blame...

GOP Rep's Howard, Callahan: Blame EVs for your high electric bill...

POWELL: Stop taxing electricity...

CT Republicans call on Lamont to address electric rates...

MURPHY To KENYA...

V.P. HARRIS: 'The fates of the American people and the Kenyan people are intertwined'...

HAAR: Angry about your Eversource or UI electric bill in Connecticut? Don't blame the subsidies...

CT primary elections see cooling effect from the heat of national politics, experts say; GOP 'on the verge of irrelevance'...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries...

SIMSBURY library removes art critical of Trump after Democratic First Selectman's complaint...

Some towns seeing low early voting showings: 3 poll workers, 4 days, one voter in Cornwall...

Key primaries Tuesday in CT cities and towns, statewide for GOP. What you should know...

Tuesday's primary will test the interest of Connecticut Democrats and Republicans in local races...

MIKE CERULLI'S Capitol Report Tip Sheet; Tuesday Primary Preview & A Union Drive at Hearst...

Journalism 'Headwinds' To End Half-Century-Old All News Format On NYC's WCBS 880...

A conversation on offshore wind opinions in New England...

66 Kilos: Weed, politics, and a warehouse in Suffield...

Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones...

MURPHY calls on Democrats to address nation's crisis of 'masculinity'...

Climate change and the young generations: Their anxiety is real...

It's LOONEY Time! With LAMONT and BYSIEWICZ heading out of CT Senate leader to preside over state...

Eversource, UI customers start petition after high electric bills: 'It's crazy'...

Confrontation with landscaper highlights discrimination against CT immigrant workers...

Iconic 70-year-old OLYMPIA DINER in Newington listed for sale...

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Mohegan Gaming posts record Q2 revenue of $504.2 million, boosted by South Korea's Inspire resort...

Sea Robin Anyone? Catch of the day evolves as climate changes local fishing grounds...

Wind farms: fishermen's savior or demise?...

State Sen. Herron Gaston faces primary challenge from Bridgeport's Ernie Newton in 23rd District...

Why some gun makers in CT have been downsizing or relocating their operations to other states...

94th District State Rep Candidates Debate, And Largely Agree...

CT's stricter Medicaid limits could reduce coverage, advocates say...

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Redemption rates for many bottle bill states declined in 2023; CT down one percent...

CT towns have varied rules, or none at all, on shooting guns in backyards...

In West Haven it's an iconic restaurant vs. a development vision. Leaders say they're undaunted...

The US Navy's warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What's behind it?...

What is CT's Special Transportation Fund?...

'It is not an all-white state': Black businesses say media 'best of' lists ignore their success...

Democratic challengers seek to unseat long-term incumbent in CT's 2nd Senate District...

Family of dying man waiting nearly one year for CT social services program...

First Black woman on Bridgeport's DTC, public servant, Fleeta Hudson dead at 89...

CAMERON: Can Metro-North go west?...

Feral cats have overtaken an Old Greenwich neighborhood. Will the town require registration?...

In the Fierce Lobster Roll Rivalry, There Are Only Winners...

Family bid to relax Danbury's backyard chicken law and allow fowl as pets undergoing 'major rewrite'...

Democrats Baker and Martinez to face off for Bridgeport's 124th District seat...

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