Connecticut has dipped into its reserves to ensure that the federal government shutdown does not affect residents who receive WIC, the federally funded supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children.

In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating an “authoritarian takeover” of the federal government.

President Donald Trump (R) wants an investigation into U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) over claims that he made about his military service. Blumenthal has admitted that he "misspoke" about serving in Vietnam multiple times.

Connecticut’s Republican legislative minority is calling for stricter scrutiny of state grants earmarked by majority Democrats. It plans to propose changes to budget oversight and appropriations procedures during a special session later this month.

The Suffolk County Police Department has announced the launch of its "Drones As First Responders" program. For the initiative, five human-operated drones have joined law enforcement to assist in dangerous situations.

Connecticut is closing its 2025 fiscal year with a $410 million operating surplus, up from the $297 million previously projected, according to State Comptroller Sean Scanlon.

The Connecticut Port Authority will pay construction firm Kiewit $11.3 million for work on State Pier in New London.

A coalition of Connecticut advocates wants a significant portion of this year’s $2.5 billion budget surplus allocated to offset recent federal funding cuts to social service programs.

The federal trial of Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis begins Monday, October 6. He oversaw Connecticut’s school construction grants from 2015 to 2021, served as deputy budget director during the last two years, and is accused of soliciting bribes and gifts from construction companies he hired.

The Trump administration is bringing big changes to the U.S. offshore wind industry. Use this map to help keep track of where projects in New England stand.