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CT resumes Clean Slate erasures after two-year delay

Molly Ingram

Connecticut has resumed the erasure of low-level criminal convictions for tens of thousands of residents. More than 100,000 convictions are expected to be cleared this month.
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Long Island Sound lobster trap recovery gets a federal boost

Sabrina Garone

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County has been awarded a $1.8 million grant to clean up marine debris in Long Island Sound. Part of that includes efforts by the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk to locate and recycle lobster traps.

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A transgender veteran who sued the VA gets her gender-affirming care back

Molly Ingram

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reinstated gender-affirming medical coverage for a transgender veteran who sued them for refusing to cover her hormone replacement therapy.
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Running a wood-fired kiln in a heatwave: the New England Wood Firing conference kicks off in CT

Eda Uzunlar

Pottery makers from around the world flocked to New England this week to gather around kilns operating at thousands of degrees in a shared passion for the craft.
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CT advocates spotlight abortion rights efforts on Dobbs anniversary

Ebong Udoma

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and abortion rights advocates marked the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision by highlighting the state’s efforts to strengthen abortion rights at the State Capitol in Hartford on Tuesday.
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Making queer merch, preaching in church — and learning to be a dad

Eda Uzunlar

A new segment of Side Hustle highlights a creative who juggles social work, running a queer-affirming merchandise business, navigating the pulpit, and soon… raising a baby.
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Auriemma 'confident' UConn’s international players are safe from visa issues

Molly Ingram

13 international students at the University of Connecticut have had their visas revoked, according to a university spokesperson. Women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma said he hopes his team won’t be impacted by potential further revocations.
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CT politicians divided on Trump's commitment to rule of law

Molly Ingram

State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D-Bridgeport), a constitutional law professor at Quinnipiac University, said the administration’s actions — like deporting people without a hearing — are illegal. However, state Republican Chairman Ben Proto told WSHU on Friday that he thought the rule of law was “wholly intact.”
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CT scientists say tick-related research is suffering due to federal funding freeze

Molly Ingram

More than 2,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year in Connecticut. Tick-borne diseases have become more prevalent in recent years because the bugs prefer warmer weather, and temperatures are rising.
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CT officials respond to Trump’s executive orders, say the fight is just beginning

Molly Ingram

Connecticut officials marked the beginning of Trump’s second month back in office on Monday, reviewing lists of executive orders and legislative proposals they say would—or already have—hurt Connecticut.
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5 charged in connection with 2023 Bridgeport election fraud

Molly Ingram

There are hundreds of counts of voter and absentee ballot related fraud between them, according to the Chief State’s Attorney.
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Hidden gem: A CT community college hosts unique art collection

Eda Uzunlar

CT State Community College Housatonic is home to nearly 7,000 works of art, including Picasso, Warhol and Sherman. And they're not just nestled in a dedicated museum space — they're all over the school.