Connecticut Adds Lock Feature to Ebt Cards Amid Fraud Surge
Connecticut is adding a lock-and-unlock feature to EBT cards to fight rising fraud targeting low-income families. State officials say about $6 million in benefits have been stolen since 2023. The new tool lets users freeze their card to block transactions until they unlock it, giving more protection against scammers using skimmers and phishing schemes.
Read MoreNew Milford Keeps Eight Polling Sites, Moves Budget Vote to Saturdays
New Milford’s town council has rejected a proposal to cut its eight polling sites down to one for budget referendums. Officials said the change could confuse voters and overwhelm a single location. Instead, the council voted to move the annual May budget referendum to Saturdays, running from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in hopes of […]
Read MoreAlex Jones Asks Supreme Court to Review $1.4 Billion Judgment
InfoWars founder Alex Jones has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the $1.4 billion defamation judgment won by Sandy Hook families. Jones was ordered to pay after claiming the 2012 school shooting was staged. His lawyers argue the penalty is excessive and violates his constitutional rights. Connecticut’s high court previously rejected his appeal.
Read MoreNew Milford Approves 40-unit Housing Project Off Route 7
A 40-unit duplex development has cleared its first hurdle in New Milford. The town’s wetlands commission approved the project. Plans call for tearing down two homes and a commercial building to make way for 20 duplexes on 12.5 acres along Danbury Road. The project now heads to the next stage of review.
Read MoreConnecticut Opens Public Comment on Broadband Expansion Plan
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has opened a public comment period on its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program Final Proposal. The plan would expand high-speed internet to 724 homes and businesses and about 1,100 community institutions, including schools and hospitals. Comments will be accepted through September 16, with details available on […]
Read MoreConnecticut Increases Town Aid Road Funding By 33%
Connecticut’s Town Aid Road grant program is getting a major boost, with funding rising from $60 million to $80 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The 33% increase is the program’s largest in more than a decade and will help municipalities cover road paving, maintenance, safety improvements, and storm response. Officials say every town […]
Read MoreMoody’s and Fitch Upgrade Connecticut Bond Ratings
Connecticut’s credit outlook is improving, with both Moody’s and Fitch raising the state’s bond rating. Governor Ned Lamont says the upgrades reflect stronger fiscal management and billions in pension debt payments. State officials say the move will save taxpayers money and boost demand for Connecticut bonds.
Read MoreFlags Lowered to Half-staff for Charlie Kirk
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered U.S. and state flags lowered to half-staff following President Donald Trump’s proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk. The order remains in effect through sunset Sunday. Lamont called the attack on Kirk “absolutely awful” and urged unity against political violence.
Read MoreConnecticut to Hold Annual 911 Memorial Ceremony
Governor Ned Lamont invites all state residents to Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. It’s this afternoon at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The event will honor the 161 Connecticut victims of the 2001 attacks, with family members reading their names. The memorial site overlooks Manhattan and was chosen for its historical significance following the […]
Read MoreDanbury Music Centre Announces Nutcracker Auditions for September
The Danbury Music Centre will hold auditions tomorrow and Saturday for its 2025 production of The Nutcracker. The holiday tradition features more than 200 local dancers and musicians and is accompanied live by the Danbury Symphony Orchestra. All dancers age 5 and older are welcome to audition. Performances are set for December 12th through 14th. […]
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