Connecticut Orders Nine Prediction Markets to Stop Sports Wagers
Connecticut ordered nine prediction-market platforms to stop sports wagers, while subpoenas and a Kalshi lawsuit deepen the fight over consumer safeguards.
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Connecticut sues Kalshi over sports contracts as court fight moves forward
Connecticut is seeking to block Kalshi from offering sports-related event contracts without a state gambling license as the legal dispute moves into federal court.
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Connecticut’s 2026 primary remains in its canvass, recount and challenge window
Connecticut’s Aug. 11 primary produced preliminary totals, but the formal process continues. Any required recounts must be completed by Aug. 18, and Superior Court election complaints are due Aug. 25.
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Connecticut Democrats kept Lamont and replaced Larson. What the split primary result signals
Connecticut Democrats retained Gov. Ned Lamont but replaced longtime Rep. John Larson, creating different November questions for statewide and Hartford-area voters.
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Norwalk Primaries Bring Permanent Polling-Place Changes
Norwalk’s Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries follow early voting at City Hall and permanent polling-place changes for some voters.
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Bridgeport Primary Set for Aug. 11 After Early Voting Period
Bridgeport’s state, district and municipal primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. after early voting ended Sunday.
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Connecticut awards $864,760 for Higganum Village North pedestrian link
Haddam will receive a $864,760 state grant for an approximately 0.75-mile ADA-compliant sidewalk or multi-use trail along Saybrook Road in Higganum.
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Old Saybrook voters approve Saybrook Point waterfront land swap
The March 31 referendum approved an exchange involving the former Dock & Dine parcel and the Vicki Duffy Pavilion, advancing the town’s Saybrook Point revitalization effort.
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Watertown closes Hillside Avenue for emergency drainage pipe repair
Watertown closed Hillside Avenue after about 120 feet of drainage pipe failed beneath the road following three nights of heavy rain. The repair was expected to take two to three days.
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Portland voters approve $109 million school construction project
Portland voters approved a $109 million referendum covering renovations and expansions at multiple schools, with transition planning underway for the 2027-28 school year.
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Waterbury Branch trains scheduled to be replaced by buses through May 2027
CTDOT plans to replace every Waterbury Branch train with substitute buses from July 20, 2026, through May 31, 2027, during planned branch-line work.
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Hartford Police Oversight Changes Remain Under Consideration
A proposed Hartford ordinance would expand access to police records and subpoena authority for civilian oversight, but no final council action is established.
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New London projects move into implementation after $11.41 million state support for housing and school upgrades
Connecticut’s State Bond Commission approved $11.41 million for New London projects, including housing conversions and renovations at the Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication.
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Connecticut Seeks $2 Million for Bridgeport Remington Site
A state funding request would support redevelopment and shot-tower rehabilitation at Bridgeport’s former Remington Arms facility on Barnum Avenue.
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Shelton schools plan to eliminate 14 positions after 2026-27 budget decision
Shelton Public Schools plans to eliminate 14 positions for the 2026-27 school year after the Board of Education adopted a budget matching the amount allocated by the Board of Aldermen.
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Route 151 resurfacing in Haddam enters August work phase with weekday lane closures
CTDOT is scheduled to resurface 5.96 miles of Route 151 from the East Haddam-Haddam line toward East Hampton during weekday work hours.
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CTfastrak adds security officers at four New Britain-area stations
A new CTfastrak security contract adds two officers per shift, while four New Britain-area stations are slated for open glass wind-break shelters.
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ImageI3 Plans Move to Bridgeport’s White Oaks Development
ImageI3 Engineering & Consulting plans to relocate within Bridgeport after a $342,000 interior build-out permit was issued for White Oaks.
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CTDOT schedules Route 201 pavement-preservation work in North Stonington
A planned CTDOT pavement-preservation project covers Route 201 from the Stonington town line to Route 2 in North Stonington, but its current construction status remains unconfirmed.
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Manchester’s $50 Million Net-Zero Library Nears Planned Opening
Manchester’s new downtown public library at 1041 Main St. is approaching an expected mid-to-late August soft opening, though the town has not announced a final opening date.
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LesserEvil leases 96,000-square-foot warehouse in Danbury
LesserEvil has leased a 96,000-square-foot warehouse at 2 Great Pasture Road, expanding the food company’s industrial footprint in Danbury.
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Milford Plans 10 Armed School Guards for 2026-27
Milford Public Schools plans 10 armed security guards for eight elementary schools and The Academy, with an estimated program cost of $576,000.