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CT Dems Say Blue Wave Presents Opportunities – and Challenges

Barring changes in recounts, Democrats gained eight seats in the Senate to win a majority of 33-3 and picked up 14 in the House to swell their majority to 116-35.

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Democrats Outnumber Republicans in First Day of Early Voting in CT

Democrats outnumbered Republicans by nearly a 4-1 margin at the polls Monday in the first of 14 days of early voting in Connecticut.

CT laws effective Oct. 1: AI, Flock cameras, ICE enforcement

A look at the Connecticut laws taking effect Oct. 1 that could affect residents across the state – and across the Lymes.

Report Shows Steady Improvement in Long Island Sound Water Quality

The Eastern Basin of Long Island Sound, which includes Old Lyme and the Connecticut River estuary, earned a perfect 100 in Save the Sound’s 2025 Report Card, up from 99.

Automated Speed Cameras May Be Coming To CT Highways

State Rep. Devin Carney said he’s “not a huge fan” of automated speed cameras. He cited underlying issues, like a shortage of state troopers, that need to be addressed.

Legislative ‘Reset’ of HB 5002 Strikes Fair Share Provision, Takes on Regional Focus as Lawmakers Head Into Special Session

Gov. Ned Lamont, legislative leaders, and a coalition of local officials gathered to unveil what they called a reset: a bipartisan housing proposal with incentives, infrastructure investment, and regional planning requirements.