Video shows confrontation at Hartford ICE rally after protesters say they were pepper-sprayed Via @ctinsider.bsky.social’s Josh LaBella and Eric Bedner www.ctinsider.com/news/article...

Several demonstrators were pepper-sprayed during a clash with a group of masked men at a Hartford vigil Thursday night.

Hearst Connecticut reporting that protesters have been pepper-sprayed and the driver of a vehicle "made contact" with several people at Hartford's vigil for Renee Good, the woman killed by ICE yesterday in Minneapolis. www.ctinsider.com/news/article...

UConn hoops, a governor's election and more: Here are the stories likely to define 2026 in CT www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

As a longtime Charles Sumner admirer I greatly enjoyed this bio. Cheers to @ztameez.bsky.social!

John Larson, 77, has devoted much of his time in Congress to Social Security and says he’s running again to finally pass a bill to strengthen the program. His primary challengers say he’s overly focused on an impossible plan. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

Matt is one of the best editors I've ever worked with, and this piece is equal parts devastating and inspiring. Give it a read www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the state will spend $70 million on a "one-year fix" to lessen the financial pain caused by the expiring ACA subsidies. "We've been able to mitigate the effects of this chaos in Washington, DC, for this next calendar year... The vast majority [are] held harmless."

We're tracking every lawsuit against the Trump administration that @agwilliamtong.bsky.social and Connecticut have joined as plaintiffs. There are a lot of them. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

Great story from @jrabethomas.bsky.social on response from lawmakers to @ctinsider.bsky.social reporting on homelessness, including some ways their words haven't matched their actions www.ctinsider.com/news/article...

For advocates, newly signed CT housing bill is a culmination, but also just the start www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

"One of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service." CT delegation members calls for Pete Hegseth to resign or be fired over scandals www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

Since we won our union election in May, Hearst has refused to bargain with us, while repeatedly violating labor law. Last week, we filed four Unfair Labor Practice charges against the company 🧵

From highways to heat pumps: How DOGE affected Connecticut and cut more than $1 billion www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...

Voters favor Lamont in Democratic primary, but a third remain undecided, poll finds www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

NEWS: Gov. Ned Lamont has officially signed a sweeping housing bill, months after vetoing a previous version. The bill is considered Connecticut's most significant housing legislation in decades. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

Really liked this story from @ctinsider.bsky.social's Jordan Fenster on roundabouts in CT, which answered every question I had and many that I didn't www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

How much do UConn's men's basketball players get paid? A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

How much do UConn's men's basketball players get paid? A breakdown of the big-money era of college sports in Connecticut, including advantages and disadvantages for UConn, Title IX implications and a new state tax credit aimed at helping the Huskies. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

NEW: I spent a week in Connecticut’s only immigration court, where thousands of people each year learn if they can stay in the United States. The court doesn’t allow photography, so I took an illustrator. My latest for @ctinsider.bsky.social — www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky

Nine environmental activists arrested in Gov. Ned Lamont's office at CT Capitol www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

@ctinsider.bsky.social @jrabethomas.bsky.social asked unhoused poeple to share what life is like & what would help them the most These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it 📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...

"Connecticut is still perceived as a really great place to live," DataHaven Executive Director Mark Abraham said.

The state has set aside $500 million, but opinions differ on how to spend it.

CT Senate convenes to adopt housing legislation, $500M contingency fund www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

"It’s like a dream what we’re going through. We don’t even believe it." "People panic." "Life is hard for me right now." "I’m struggling, and I’m going to keep struggling until the day I die." Scenes from four CT food pantries this week. www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

Here's what to know about the major housing bill Connecticut is about to pass, including what is and isn't in it and what's different from the version Gov. Lamont vetoed earlier this year.

amont announces compromise bill to promote housing in CT with bipartisan group of municipal leaders. More below.: www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

Exclusive from CT Insider: Days before vetoing a much-debated housing bill, Gov. Lamont had a top aide draft a statement indicating he planned to sign it, according to emails from his office. More behind-the-scenes details about HB 5002 here: www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

"Susan and I are ready to go," Lamont told reporters. "I didn't want you to have to ask me any longer." @kendixonct.bsky.social reports on Gov. Lamont announcing his campaign for a third term.

Via @kendixonct.bsky.social: CT lawmakers to meet next week to vote on $500 million fund, new housing proposal www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

Highly, highly recommend this project from a team of us at @ctinsider.bsky.social, led by the incomparable @jrabethomas.bsky.social. Over two days, reporters fanned across CT to tell the story of homelessness here. I promise you will learn something. www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...

Some takeaways from Election Day in Connecticut: - Democrats won nearly all the major races, flipping more than two-dozen towns from red to blue - The nine largest towns/cities, as well as 18 of the 20 largest, are now run by Democrats www.ctinsider.com/election/art...

BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC

Follow along with Connecticut election results on @ctinsider.bsky.social! So far: - Democrats are claiming a bunch of key wins, including in New Britain, Danbury, Ansonia and more - Small glitches with voting machines, SOTS says, but nothing major www.ctinsider.com/election/art...

One of the coolest games of the most exciting series of one of the most fun seasons in forever. The best. So good.

One of the coolest games of the most exciting series of one of the most fun seasons in forever. The best. So good.

This has been the best damn World Series. Damn

Baseball is so good

Baseball is so good

Plus, what to know if you need food.

I spoke with a bunch of Indivisible leaders in Connecticut this week about their growing efforts not only in opposing Trump but also in influencing state politics. “The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.” www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

I spoke with a bunch of Indivisible leaders in Connecticut this week about their growing efforts not only in opposing Trump but also in influencing state politics. “The people who are for democracy right now are the ones with the energy.” www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

CT Dems not backing down amid shutdown: 'People are going to get killed if we pass that budget' www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

State Capital, Hartford, CT

Connecticut State Capitol Police tell my colleague @racheliacovone.bsky.social they estimate today's Hartford No Kings rally size at 12,000 people. They estimated the No Kings rally in June at 7,000.

Hartford Connecticut has #NoKings

"Senator McCrory called (ed department's budget chief) and would like the full $2 million released now" At least $250k of that went to a woman who federal investigators are looking into whether the senator is in a personal relationship with www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

State Sen. Doug McCrory pushed for millions for a Hartford nonprofit. As much as $800,000 went to his associate's organization, records show.