Connecticut Police Now Have A High Tech New Weapon
Police departments across Connecticut are turning to high-tech GPS darts to track suspects without chasing them. The dart-like trackers, fired from patrol cars, stick to fleeing vehicles and transmit real-time location data. But critics, including the ACLU and public defenders, argue the practice may violate privacy laws if done without a warrant. State police say […]
Read MoreIt’s Tick Season
Experts are warning of an increased risk of tick-borne illnesses this year, as a boom in acorn production has led to a rise in mouse populations, expanding tick habitats. According to researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, while ticks aren’t born with diseases, they pick up bacteria from animals like mice, increasing the risk […]
Read MoreTroopers Get Raises But Who Will Pay For It?
Raises approved for Connecticut State Troopers could trigger wage hikes for nearly 45,000 other state employees. Lawmakers on the budget-writing Appropriations Committee signed off on a new deal giving 885 troopers a 2.5% raise in year one, 2% in year two. The contract costs $4.4 million annually and is expected to serve as a benchmark […]
Read MoreConnecticut Schools Struggle With Lunch Debt
Connecticut school lunch debt is closing in on $1 million this year, and some districts say they’re out of options, with growing costs leaving many districts tens of thousands in the red. Food service directors say the problem is growing fast, while federal and state aid lags behind. Some now call it a “losing battle,” […]
Read MoreConnecticut Woman Admits To Huge Medicaid Fraud
A Connecticut woman admitted in federal court this week, to running a scheme that defrauded Connecticut’s Medicaid program out of a staggering nearly $1.9 million. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Suhail Aponte filed fake claims for autism treatment that never happened. Aponte wasn’t licensed and billed Medicaid for services patients never received, including while they were hospitalized. […]
Read More33 New Environmental Conservation Rangers
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has graduated 33 new Environmental Conservation Rangers from its 2025 Ranger Academy. The recruits completed 120 hours of training and will serve in state parks across Connecticut, with 10 returning Rangers also rejoining the force. Wearing bright yellow shirts, Rangers help enforce park rules, assist visitors, and promote […]
Read MoreBoating In Connecticut? You’re Going To Need A New Stamp
Connecticut boaters are now required to purchase a separate Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp to operate on inland waters. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says the new rule replaces the previous system, where the fee was bundled with boat registrations. The $7 individual stamp or $25 vessel decal must be purchased online or where […]
Read MoreConnecticut Launches New e-Apprenticeship Program
Connecticut’s Department of Labor is launching a new e-Apprenticeship system today. The online platform will allow employers to register apprentices, manage records, and pay fees digitally. Apprentices can track their training progress. The system moves the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Training Program onto an existing e-license system used across state agencies. More than 7,000 apprentices and […]
Read MoreConnecticut’s Financial Future May Get “Tough”
While Connecticut’s budget is steady for now, state leaders are bracing for a downturn. Governor Ned Lamont says tougher years lie ahead. He plans to work with lawmakers on a balanced budget. Budget Secretary Jeffrey Beckham echoed the concern, saying now isn’t the time to undo progress. He stressed the need to keep spending under […]
Read MoreInnovation MADE Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for “Innovation MADE,” the second event in the state’s MADE leadership series. It’s set for Wednesday, May 28th. The event will focus on how innovation is fueling Connecticut’s economy. A keynote from state innovation chief Daniel O’Keefe will kick off the program, followed by a panel on AI and quantum tech […]
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