📝 CT Mirror Explains
Finding answers to big questions in Connecticut. CT Mirror Explains is an ongoing effort to distill our wide-ranging reporting into a “what you need to know” format.
What to know about Lamont’s plan to expand CT vaccine authority
Gov. Ned Lamont said the bill would expand CT’s authority over vaccine policy amid “mixed messages” at the federal level.
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CT lawmakers are divided over ICE. What to know
Gov. Ned Lamont has urged ICE to stay out of Connecticut, gaining praise from fellow Democrats and criticism from Republicans.
Gov. Lamont’s tax rebate: What you need to know
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to give a $500 million tax rebate to roughly 2.2 million people. Here’s how to find out if you would share in it.
Which parts of the ‘big beautiful bill’ will go into effect in 2026?
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
What to know about an audit, FBI probe and Sen. Doug McCrory
Here’s what you need to know about Douglas McCrory and the political scandal swirling around the state senator.
How will CDC vaccine schedule changes affect CT residents?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates to its recommendations for childhood vaccines. Here’s what to know.
Still interested in solar despite expiring tax credits? What to know
With tax credits worth up to 30% of the cost of a new solar residential system no longer being offered, companies predict a drop in sales.
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