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Molly Ingram/WSHUOn the final day of the state legislative session, the Connecticut Senate has given final approval to a state ban on the future sale of pistols that can be easily modified into submachine guns. -
Office of the New York State Attorney GeneralNew York State Attorney General Letitia James is pushing a pair of bills that would limit surveillance pricing, a practice used by some companies to set individual prices for each shopper based on their personal data and algorithms.
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Connecticut’s top elected officials are reassuring residents that medication abortion remains available by mail in the state, as access to it is debated at the national level. -
Social media can shape behavior and mental health in both positive and negative ways. A Yale researcher explains the risks for teens, the impact of algorithms and how to use digital media more intentionally. -
Blakeman is closer to Hochul among voters outside NYC but is still struggling to gain recognition, according to Siena poll -
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the idea is under consideration, but she is wary of adding too much more to the budget. -
Governor Ned Lamont has signed a new Connecticut law that bans masked ICE agents from operating in the state, and all local, state and federal law enforcement from wearing masks. -
Connecticut lawmakers approved a $28.1 billion state budget during a rare Saturday session this past weekend. Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) also announced his retirement. -
The Constitution prohibits state-sponsored religion and guarantees freedom of religion. But that doesn’t stop religion from influencing American politics — sometimes in ways that end up in front of the Supreme Court. -
The Connecticut House of Representatives has approved an additional $4 million in state funding for foster care reimbursements as part of a bipartisan effort to overhaul the Department of Children and Families. -
After a two-day debate, the Connecticut House has approved a controversial Democratic bill aimed at restraining ICE activities in the state. -
If Mark Holden had his way, the Ash observatory dome atop the vacant Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue would have a new home with his astronomy group.
