Hartford property-tax installment payment deadline is Aug. 3
Hartford’s Tax Collector says the first semiannual installment tied to the Oct. 1, 2025 grand list was due July 1 and must be paid on or before Aug. 3, 2026.
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Hartford police investigate two separate July 4 shootings that injured two men
Hartford police are investigating two separate early-morning shootings on July 4, 2026, that injured two men in their 30s on Woodland Street and Westland Street.
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Connecticut opens seven-day early voting period ahead of Aug. 11 primary
Connecticut’s statewide early-voting period for the Aug. 11 primary runs from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9, with extended hours on Aug. 4 and Aug. 6.
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Hartford property-tax installment payment deadline is Aug. 3
Hartford says the first semiannual property-tax installment tied to the Oct. 1, 2025 Grand List must be paid on or before Aug. 3, 2026.
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Connecticut joins settlement resolving claims tied to 23andMe genetic-data breach
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in a settlement with 23andMe’s bankruptcy trustee over allegations connected to a 2023 breach that compromised genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
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Connecticut presses federal tariff challenge as Haitian migrants receive temporary protection reprieve
A federal appeals court extended Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals through July 27, 2026, while Connecticut Attorney General William Tong continued separate challenges to the administration’s tariff policy.
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Bridgeport releases early-voting and polling schedule for Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport voters can cast ballots early from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center before the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries.
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Hartford Council weighs stronger civilian police-oversight powers
Hartford City Council held a virtual public hearing July 20, 2026, on proposed changes to the Civilian Police Review Board. The reviewed record does not show a final council action.
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Connecticut details election-security upgrades and court rulings ahead of 2026 elections
Connecticut officials outlined a $25 million voting-tabulator upgrade, changes to voting administration and three recent federal court victories described by the state.
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Former Sports Haven demolition expected to begin in July as redevelopment plans remain undisclosed
Demolition of New Haven’s former Sports Haven horse-racing and betting complex was expected to begin in July 2026, but city officials had not been told of a definitive plan for the property’s next use.
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Bridgeport prepares for August 11 primary as absentee ballots and enrollment deadlines pass
Bridgeport’s next scheduled election is the August 11, 2026 primary. The Registrar of Voters lists July 21 for absentee-ballot availability and July 24 as the registration and enrollment cutoff, subject to statutory exceptions.
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New Haven asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit challenging its Welcoming City policies
New Haven says it has asked a federal court to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit targeting the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety policies.
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Connecticut adopts renewable-energy affordability law
Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-127 on July 15, 2026, directing renewed attention to affordability and access in Connecticut solar-energy and battery-storage programs.
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Bridgeport voters face Aug. 11 primary as early voting begins Monday
Bridgeport early voting for the Aug. 11 primary runs Aug. 3-9 at Margaret Morton Government Center. Here are the hours, deadlines and voting options.
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New London Gold Star Bridge work brings August night closures
New London drivers face scheduled Aug. 11–15 night closures at Exit 83 and South Frontage Road as northbound bridge traffic shifts into Stage 1.
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Connecticut Proposes $5 Million Fund for Residents Affected by TPS Changes
Connecticut has proposed transferring $5 million to the Department of Social Services for support services for immigrant families affected by federal Temporary Protected Status changes, but eligibility, applications and final approval remain unresolved.
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Milford-Area Gas Prices Edge Higher; Diesel Reaches $5.516
AAA’s July 31 check puts New Haven-Meriden regular gas at $4.168 and diesel at $5.516, with diesel rising faster than gasoline over the past week.
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Bridgeport Gas Dips to $4.294 While Diesel Climbs to $5.581
Bridgeport CT – AAA’s July 31 metro check shows regular gas easing slightly while diesel rises, keeping fuel costs high for drivers and local businesses.
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Connecticut Health Insurers Seek Double-Digit Rate Increases for 2027
Connecticut’s initial rate chart lists requested average increases of 12.8% to 22.7% for individual and small-group filings covering nearly 220,000 lives. Meeting comments are due August 24.
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Norwich Opens Public Comment on $847,180 CDBG Plan
Norwich residents can review a proposed $847,180 CDBG plan funding housing, sidewalks, public services and building improvements before the August 6 deadline.
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Portland Residents Can Weigh In Aug. 4 on Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation
Portland residents can review CTDOT’s proposed Middletown-Portland railroad bridge rehabilitation at an Aug. 4 meeting and comment through Aug. 18.
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Bristol Gas Prices Span 28 Cents; Diesel Listings Top $5
Bristol regular-gas listings range from $3.89 to $4.17, while diesel listings remain near $5.30 to $5.50 and Connecticut averages stay higher.