As digital tools dominate modern education, author and Boston College professor Carlo Rotella takes a different path, running discussion-based classes where everyone must participate, and cellphones are banned.

Fraudsters who claim they can help veterans access their benefits now face a $10,000 fine. The GUARD Act creates a special fund for the penalties collected, then funnels that money to accredited veteran service organizations.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) has reintroduced legislation to expand background checks for gun purchases.

Many WSHU listeners are familiar with Lauren Rico, our afternoon and evening classical music host. Rico is also an accomplished author, and she’s written the script for this weekend's New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert.

The New York League of Conservation Voters new interactive data map tracks the lead presence in millions of water service lines across the state. Buffalo leads in major cities outside NYC, with 45% of the city's pipes confirmed as lead.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that his budget director, Jeff Beckham, is stepping down next month to become a Superior Court judge.

In a meeting that even confused its own voting members, the Connecticut Siting Council has voted to potentially reconsider a plan to install taller monopoles in Fairfield County.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has signed three of the four bills passed by the Connecticut General Assembly in special session last week. Here’s what they are and what they do.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont will sign a controversial affordable housing bill passed by state lawmakers in a special session last week.

State regulators voted against a proposed deal to sell Aquarion to the New Haven-based Regional Water Authority for $2.4 billion.