The Trump administration’s shakeup of the federal government is sending shockwaves throughout Connecticut, from workers to elected officials to nonprofits.

Congress’ defense policy bill will give its annual boost to Connecticut’s defense contractors, suppliers and workforce, including the authorization of full funding for a Virginia-class submarine and partial funding for a second after disputes this year over procurement amid production delays and federal budget caps.

Groton military advocates and Operation Homefront, a non-profit, gave 175 military families holiday meal kits and gifts as part of their holiday gift drive.

New London has become a haven for entrepreneurial immigrants. The southeastern Connecticut city says its post-Covid comeback is largely driven by immigrants opening businesses and filling once-closed storefronts.

The Bayonet Street apartment building will have a total of 64 units, with the majority reserved for residents in need of housing assistance, with a batch reserved for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The rematch is in the 2nd Congressional district, which represents eastern Connecticut and includes many of the state’s defense contractors. In 2022, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney bested challenger Mike France by a double-digit margin.

Weeks after a call to action by residents concerned about proposed rent hikes, East Lyme's Board of Selectmen voted to form a Fair Rent Commission.

The federal government is giving New England $389 million to improve the electrical grid. Connecticut officials say that will mean cheaper, cleaner electricity in the long run.

The report indicates victims continued to experience mistreatment by the Coast Guard after they reported the assaults, and were denied the necessary documentation to access U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs services.

Tenants of an apartment complex in Niantic are calling out management for proposing rent hikes of up to $900. Of Windward Village’s 60 apartments, about 40 are rented by tenants who are seniors and disabled.