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Government shutdown odds by the end of this week hit 77% as Capitol Hill fractures over Minnesota shooting

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) highlighted that a government shutdown could “easily” be avoided if President Trump chose to remove the contentious DHS funding and have a stand-alone debate on ICE reforms.

Fortune · Jan 26

‘There are kids not going to school’: fear of ICE is keeping children from classes in Connecticut

In New Haven, where one in six residents is foreign born, children’s education suffers as they are afraid to step out

The Guardian - US · Jan 23

Connecticut’s Revaluation Crisis: Why a Lower Tax Rate Just Gave You a Higher Bill

In towns across Connecticut, a storm of confusion and frustration is brewing. Homeowners open their mailboxes expecting a break from property taxes, only to find numbers that make their eyes widen in disbelief. The culprit? Revaluation—the once-in-a-decade process designed to align property assessments with current market values.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 17

‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane

You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation…

The Mary Sue · Jan 1

Staffing Boutique: Blending Human-Centered Hiring with Purpose-Driven Work

Operating across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the firm supports organizations rooted in non-profit service and community impact.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2025

WNBA’s Sun May Be Sold, Moved to Houston Despite Significant Local Bids

Houston appears set to move the Connecticut franchise, despite other ownership groups attempting to relocate the team to Boston and Hartford.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids

The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday in part of what Secretary Scott Bessent called a “50 State Challenge” to raise funds for the Trump Accounts program

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Localism and the Limits of Regulating What We Love

When the perceived emotional harm from new development becomes a justification for state intervention, the law gets really arbitrary really quickly.

Reason · Dec 16, 2025

Why Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s charming streets

The allure of seeing these cinematic backdrops firsthand is proving irresistible.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Sandy Hook Victims Remembered: Connecticut Marks 13 Years Since School Shooting That Reshaped US Gun Reforms

Connecticut commemorated the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting by lowering flags to half‑staff, remembering the 26 victims, and highlighting ongoing gun safety reforms and advocacy efforts.

International Business Times UK · Dec 14, 2025