January 21: State public health officials say 164 of Connecticut's 169 towns are now at the highest alert level for COVID-19. That's a slight decrease over last week's total of 166 towns. READ MORE »

January 21: In the last 10 months, New England’s rich arts scene has been hit hard. Those who depend on live audiences to make a living have lost wages — and many lost their jobs. President Joe Biden’s proposed extension of unemployment benefits could help. Still, music clubs and theaters have been forced to hibernate and some places have permanently closed. READ MORE »

January 21: While a massive savings is driven largely by federal coronavirus relief — covering costs Connecticut normally pays for itself — key lawmakers are questioning whether the state should be redirecting its own dollars, rather than saving them, to meet other pandemic-related needs. FULL STORY »

January 20: Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont says people between the age of 65 and 74 will likely be able to schedule an appointment to get the shot in early February. READ MORE »

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