/news/local-news Local News en-US Copyright Fri, 02 May 2025 17:17:15 GMT /news/2025-05-02/net-zero-by-2050-ct-lawmakers-try-again-on-climate-legislation A plan to set º£½Ç»»ÆÞ on a course toward achieving net zero carbon emissions throughout the economy by 2050 was approved by House lawmakers on Thursday, giving hope to climate advocates for one of their top legislative priorities. Fri, 02 May 2025 17:17:15 GMT /news/2025-05-02/net-zero-by-2050-ct-lawmakers-try-again-on-climate-legislation John Moritz / CT Mirror /news/2025-05-02/submarine-designers-in-connecticut-say-theyll-strike-on-may-18-if-contract-deal-isnt-reached The strike date was announced Thursday by the union president during a rally that drew about 300 members of the Marine Draftsmen’s Association-United Auto Workers of America, Local 571. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:28:57 GMT /news/2025-05-02/submarine-designers-in-connecticut-say-theyll-strike-on-may-18-if-contract-deal-isnt-reached The Associated Press /news/2025-05-01/a-moral-cry-for-justice-hundreds-in-ct-join-may-day-marches-against-cuts-that-hurt-workers The pro-worker marches come as º£½Ç»»ÆÞ nursing home union members are set to strike in mid-May. Thu, 01 May 2025 21:31:44 GMT /news/2025-05-01/a-moral-cry-for-justice-hundreds-in-ct-join-may-day-marches-against-cuts-that-hurt-workers Daniela Doncel /news/2025-05-01/we-got-a-lot-of-communists-in-the-state-trumbull-officials-blast-ct-affordable-housing-laws Town officials in Trumbull recently took out their frustrations with the state’s affordable housing laws during a meeting with a developer proposing 100 apartments. Thu, 01 May 2025 20:28:03 GMT /news/2025-05-01/we-got-a-lot-of-communists-in-the-state-trumbull-officials-blast-ct-affordable-housing-laws Abigail Brone /news/2025-05-01/were-getting-it-done-iris-forges-ahead-in-helping-new-arrivals-despite-federal-cuts Volunteers have always been part of IRIS’s model, but in the face of downsizing due to shifting federal policies, they’re more critical than ever. Thu, 01 May 2025 20:11:21 GMT /news/2025-05-01/were-getting-it-done-iris-forges-ahead-in-helping-new-arrivals-despite-federal-cuts Chris Polansky /news/2025-05-01/ct-surplus-windfall-budget-legislature It’s unclear whether officials will tap into a $2.3 billion windfall to mitigate cuts in federal aid. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:32:42 GMT /news/2025-05-01/ct-surplus-windfall-budget-legislature Keith M. Phaneuf / CT Mirror /news/2025-04-30/budget-airline-avelo-faces-backlash-for-signing-up-to-fly-deportation-flights-for-ice Facing financial headwinds, budget carrier Avelo Airlines struck a deal to operate deportation flights for ICE. Now it's dealing with angry customers and politicians at its hub in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:08:17 GMT /news/2025-04-30/budget-airline-avelo-faces-backlash-for-signing-up-to-fly-deportation-flights-for-ice Joel Rose /news/2025-04-29/impaired-driver-who-struck-and-killed-a-connecticut-trooper-is-sentenced-to-18-years Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, of Hartford, apologized and asked for forgiveness from the family of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier during a hearing at New Britain Superior Court. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:52:58 GMT /news/2025-04-29/impaired-driver-who-struck-and-killed-a-connecticut-trooper-is-sentenced-to-18-years The Associated Press /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state Hamden’s new property assessments are pushing tax bills sharply higher despite a cut to the mill rate. Mayor Lauren Garrett says the damage could spread across º£½Ç»»ÆÞ. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:35:09 GMT /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state John Henry Smith /news/2025-04-29/trumps-team-has-disrupted-some-430-billion-in-federal-funds-delauro-top-democrats-say Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and Rep. Rosa DeLauro of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ on Tuesday released an online tracker that is compiling all the ways President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are interrupting the flow of federal funds, often going up against the law. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:41:08 GMT /news/2025-04-29/trumps-team-has-disrupted-some-430-billion-in-federal-funds-delauro-top-democrats-say Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press /news/2025-04-28/terrence-cheng-embattled-cscu-head-to-be-stripped-of-leadership-position Under an agreement, Cheng will be moved to a new job, "strategic advisor to the Board of Regents," the board announced Monday. His contract will not be renewed next year. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:56:29 GMT /news/2025-04-28/terrence-cheng-embattled-cscu-head-to-be-stripped-of-leadership-position Matt Dwyer, Maysoon Khan /news/2025-04-28/as-measles-spreads-across-new-england-cts-top-public-health-official-says-check-your-vaccinations Dr. Manisha Juthani is urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:26:28 GMT /news/2025-04-28/as-measles-spreads-across-new-england-cts-top-public-health-official-says-check-your-vaccinations Sujata Srinivasan