Norwalk, CT – Ever wonder what Earth was like 200 million years ago? Visit The Maritime Aquarium’s new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! “We are particularly excited about this new exhibit because it is especially rare – only a few…
HARTFORD, CT – State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141) on Wednesday joined Governor Lamont and legislative colleagues as he signed a public health and safety law that allows pharmacists to prescribe oral and emergency contraception, as well as legalizing over-the-counter medications such as Plan B to be sold in vending machines. This increases the access of…
The Christ Church in Greenwich will host a free talk with former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey James O’Donnell, LVO KCSG, on Sudnay, Janaury 29 at 11:15 at the church’s Parish Hall. James O’Donnell has enjoyed a most illustrious 23 year career as the Organist and Master of the Choristers at…
Bridgeport, CT – During today’s press conference, Governor Ned Lamont was joined by Mayor Ganim, health officials, and other city mayors to discuss gun violence intervention throughout the state. Some of today’s remarks were made by Mayor Ganim, Mayor O’Leary of Waterbury, Mayor Bronin of Hartford, and Mayor Elicker of New Haven; all of whom…
Adults who choose to purchase cannabis should appropriately store and dispose of products and waste to avoid accidental ingestion by pets or children January 9, 2023 — The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding adults 21 and older who choose to consume cannabis to do so responsibly. Adult-use cannabis sales began at licensed hybrid retail…
Hartford, CT – In a brief filed on Thursday with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong urged regulators to reject an “excessive and unwarranted” request by Eversource-owned Aquarion Water Company to raise its rates by 27 percent over three years. Eversource acquired Aquarion in 2017. This is the first rate case filed…
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham on Thursday sent the attached expenditure and revenue estimates to State Comptroller Natalie Braswell regarding the state’s General Fund and Special Transportation Fund for Fiscal Year 2023. According to this third monthly forecast from OPM for the fiscal year, the agency estimates…
HARTFORD, CT – On Thursday, Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to recent rainfall that has brought some relief to lower than normal conditions in the state, he is reducing the drought advisory that he declared in August for New London and Windham counties from a Stage 3 drought level to Stage 2. This change…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an observance honoring the sacrifices of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to today’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies in the state for the 2021 calendar year: “This report shows violent and property crimes are down in Connecticut from the previous year, preserving…