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The controversial bill aimed at creating more housing and development near public transportation stops is before the General Assembly again. ... Read full Story
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One bill opens the door for endless litigation under the guise of environmental rights. The other infringes on homeowners’ privacy. ... Read full Story
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CT's shield law does not explicitly protect telehealth providers—leaving doctors who may want to help out-of-state patients unable to do so. ... Read full Story
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Weight loss drugs have surged in popularity. But Gov. Ned Lamont wants CT’s Medicaid program to discontinue covering them for obesity. ... Read full Story
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A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly. ... Read full Story
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One day after a cannabis cultivator criticized CT's recreational marijuana testing protocols, the Department of Consumer Protection inspected the business. ... Read full Story
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The bills under consideration would increase Connecticut's oversight of local election officials and set new rules regarding absentee balloting and curbside voting. ... Read full Story
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The greatest threat to our system of representation in Connecticut is not Republicans asking tough questions, it's Democrats being too afraid to answer them. ... Read full Story
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Some public service retirees in Connecticut will receive retroactive payments by the end of March, and a boost to monthly checks will start in April. ... Read full Story
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The bill would shorten the time CT students spend in transitional education programs, which prepare them for life outside of the classroom. ... Read full Story
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A recent court decision affirms what many of us have been saying for years: utilities manipulate the narrative to protect their bottom line. ... Read full Story
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In the legislative drama over the governor’s choice of PURA leadership, policymakers and some media have allowed themselves to get swept up in an unhelpful “us vs. them” rhetoric. ... Read full Story
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Bill Shufelt and John Walker, co-founders of Milford-based Athletic Brewing Company, joined CT Mirror for 'This Could Work.' ... Read full Story
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the action ‘history making.’ But CT officials said it was ‘reckless’ and ‘kids will pay the price.’ ... Read full Story
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The Labor and Public Employees Committee approved bills that expose a chasm between Democrats and Republicans over labor issues. ... Read full Story
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La Legislatura de CT está dividida sobre qué hacer con la Ley de Confianza que regula cómo la policía interactua con los agentes del ICE. ... Read full Story
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If the Democrats seek to develop an adequate response to MAGA, they must meet Americans where they are and forge discourse with the president and his movement. ... Read full Story
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 1, 2025 is:
cynosure • \SYE-nuh-shur\ • noun
A cynosure is a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest. As a proper noun, Cynosure may refer to the North Star or its constellation Ursa Minor.
// He was the cynosure of all eyes as he walked into the room.
Examples:
"Look at any picture of Kashmir and you'll understand why it is called heaven on earth. And Srinagar, framed by the majestic Zabarwan Mountains, is the cynosure of all travel itineraries, offering a mix of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and spirituality." — Mallika Bhagat, Times Now (Mumbai, India), 17 Dec. 2024
Did you know?
Ancient mariners noted that all the stars in the heavens seemed to revolve around a particular star, and they relied on that star to guide their navigation. The constellation that this bright star appears in is known to English speakers today as Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, but the Ancient Greeks called it Kynósoura, a term that comes from a phrase meaning "dog's tail." Kynósoura passed into Latin and Middle French, becoming cynosure. When English speakers adopted the term in the 16th century, they used it as a name for both the constellation and the star (which is also known as the North Star or Polaris) and also to identify a guide of any kind. By the 17th century, cynosure was also being used figuratively for anything or anyone that, like the North Star, is the focus of attention or observation.
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