State lawmakers propose trade agreement between Connecticut and Puerto Rico

State lawmakers are hoping to approve a trade commission with Puerto Rico. Connecticut has the largest percentage of Puerto Ricans in the nation, accounting for over 8% of our population. Lawmakers say Puerto Rico could be considered a ninth county in …

4 Celebrities Who Died in Connecticut and Made an Impact

Connecticut has long been home to some of the most well-known and talented people in entertainment and media. While it’s a small state, it has played a big role in shaping American culture. These celebrities have brought so much joy, creativity, and …

Connecticut Homeowners Face Long Delays When Selling, New Study Shows

Does it take a Long Time to Sell a House in Connecticut? Thinking of selling your house in Connecticut? You might need a little patience. A new study from Cash for Home looked at over 2 million listings and found that nearly 34% of homes in the state are …

Connecticut advances bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos and lottery couriers

Connecticut lawmakers are advancing legislation that would ban online sweepstakes casinos, lottery ticket resellers, and third-party courier services, in a bid to protect the state’s regulated gambling market from unlicensed competition. Senate Bill 1235 ( …

U.S. Geological Survey planning low-level flights over parts of Connecticut

The U.S. Geological Survey is planning some low-level flights over parts of New England, including Connecticut, to collect images of geology in the region. Part of the  goal is to minimize the use of pyrrhotite in local infrastructure. Pyrrhotite, a …

Monument Dedication in Honor of Historic Black Family in Simsbury, Connecticut

Monument dedication for an enslaved Simsbury family with 12 members who fought in the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and Civil War; six dying at war. SIMSBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 19, 2025 at …

Connecticut accountant pleads guilty to defrauding $2.3 million in COVID relief scheme

BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man from Woodbridge pleaded guilty to a scheme that defrauded a COVID-19 relief program out of $2.3 million. Yasir Hamed, 60, waved his right to be indicted, according to Marc Silverman, acting U.S. attorney for the District of …

Residential electric bills in Hawaii and Connecticut are twice those in New Mexico, Utah

The average electric monthly bill for U.S. residential customers was $144 in 2024, but average costs for customers in some states were much higher or lower. Customers in states such as Hawaii and Connecticut, where retail electricity prices are relatively …

Sunny and pleasant Monday in Connecticut; more rain chances this week

OVERNIGHT: Dry, clear, and calm. Temperatures in the 50s. Mellow winds. MONDAY: Great start to the work and school week! Highs in the lower 70s. Plenty of sunshine to start, clouds build for the second half of the day. TUESDAY: Chance of rain. Highs in the …

Property of the week: Striking historic home along the Connecticut river