The CT Mirror

In his bid to block Gov. Ned Lamont’s quest for a third term, state Rep. Josh Elliott, D-Hamden, is resurrecting an idea from an earlier progressive era: public power.

Elliott, who is waging a populist campaign in the Democratic primary, ha...

The bright owl patterns on Michele Vincent’s scrubs were a stark contrast to the grey walls in the dental clinic where she works as an assistant. As Vincent set up medical instruments for the doctor to use, she talked about the toll her work has taken on her hands for more than 34 years.

“My right hand, the middle finger there, if I close my hand, it tends to actua...

Girls filled McLevy Green alongside mentors, educators, community leaders and families for the annual 100GirlsLeading Inc. summit earlier this month — a day of connection and inspiration aimed at empowering the next generation of female leaders in Bridgeport and beyond.

The free event featured speakers, interactive activities, information about community resources ...

As commuters make their way toward trains and buses at the Bridgeport Transportation Center every Monday afternoon, a small group stands near the entrance holding signs and talking with anyone willing to stop.

Some walk by without a glance. Others pause for a few minutes. A handful stay longer, asking questions about military spending, local budgets and life in Bri...

Gov. Ned Lamont intends to propose a levy Thursday on major companies whose employees rely on Medicaid for health care, seeking at least $100 million in new annual revenue to offset federal cuts that have driven up the cost of coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

The initial revenue target is roughly equivalent to the one-time subsidy the state is paying this ye...