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Candlewood Lake has been generating power — and fun — for nearly 100 years

Sabrina Garone

Boating, fishing, or taking in the scenery — Candlewood Lake is a favorite summer spot for residents of upper Fairfield County. But did you know Connecticut’s largest lake is actually man-made?
Molly Ingram

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More than $100,000 in bets have been placed on CT’s primary elections

Molly Ingram

In the last two years, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded in popularity. Users can bet on pretty much anything, including the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries in Connecticut.

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CT’s speed cameras are now ticketing in several highway work zones

Molly Ingram

Drivers who speed through certain work zones in the state will be ticketed or issued official warnings beginning Monday, July 6.
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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to CT assault rifle ban

Ebong Udoma

Rep. Steve Stafstrom (D-Bridgeport) is concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a case challenging Connecticut’s assault weapon ban that followed the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
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CT officials react to Supreme Court birthright citizenship decision

Molly Ingram

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 5-4 decision, drawing praise from Connecticut officials and criticism from President Trump, who vowed to keep fighting the issue.
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Sen. Murphy proposes largest federal minimum wage increase in U.S. history

Ebong Udoma

The minimum wage would be raised to $25 an hour under a new bill introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT).
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Lamont signs new CT gun law. GOP lawmakers claim it's unconstitutional

Ebong Udoma

Governor Ned Lamont has signed a new Connecticut law that prohibits the sale and importation of pistols that can be easily converted into fully automatic machine guns.
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Homeschool families are watching closely as CT weighs stricter oversight

Davis Dunavin

The state could strengthen homeschooling regulations in the wake of several high-profile cases of abuse and neglect.
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CT Sun sold for a record $300 million, will relocate to Houston

Molly Ingram

The Connecticut Sun has reached an agreement to sell the team to the owner of the Houston Rockets for a reported $300 million, a WNBA record, and relocate it to Houston, Texas after the upcoming season.
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‘No Kings’ protests draw crowds across CT and Long Island

Molly Ingram, Desiree D'Iorio, Davis Dunavin, Ebong Udoma

Thousands rallied across Connecticut and Long Island during “No Kings” protests, joining a national movement opposing the Trump administration's actions on immigration, the environment and government cuts.
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CT, NY sue to block major broadcast merger

Molly Ingram

Connecticut and New York’s attorneys general joined a coalition of eight states in announcing a lawsuit aimed at blocking the proposed mega-merger between broadcasting giants Nexstar and Tegna.
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CT may change how schools conduct 'crisis drills' meant to simulate shootings

Davis Dunavin

Connecticut is on the verge of changing how schools handle lockdown drills, especially those meant to simulate mass shootings.