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News United States » Connecticut: Connecticut to provide funding as federal food benefits end Nov. 1; It’s a fraction of the cost

News channel or source: https://www.courant.com/2025/10/27/with-federal-food-cuts-coming-nov-1-connecticut-to-provide-state-benefits/
Published on: Thursday 30 October 2025

About 10% of all Connecticut residents – about 360,000 recipients – are expected to lose their food benefits Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues past 30 days.

News United States » Connecticut: Connecticut braces for Nov. 1 as SNAP deadline threatens food security nationwide

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/connecticut-braces-for-nov-1-as-snap-deadline-threatens-food-security-nationwide/vi-AA1Pn2AX
Published on: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Connecticut has joined 21 other states in suing the Trump Administration over SNAP funding cuts, leaving food pantries in a dire position.

News United States » Connecticut: Stepmom accused of holding stepson captive in Connecticut home to appear in court today

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/stepmom-accused-of-holding-stepson-captive-in-connecticut-home-to-appear-in-court-today/ar-AA1PAk5P
Published on: Friday 31 October 2025

Two large barges ran ashore on Woodmont Beach in Milford on Thursday and then drifted toward West Haven, where they were found on Friday morning. It happened amid strong winds and rough seas as ...

News United States » Connecticut: Lamont pledges $3 million to Connecticut Foodshare during government shutdown

News channel or source: https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/gov-ned-lamont-pledges-3-million-dollars-connecticut-foodshare-government-shutdown/520-26c3d862-ea3e-4ef6-9de1-20d38439e041
Published on: Monday 27 October 2025

No SNAP cards will be reloaded in the month of November, leaving food banks scrambling to keep up with the projected increase.

News United States » Connecticut: CT United FC will launch without a stadium

News channel or source: https://www.courant.com/2025/10/30/ct-united-fc-will-launch-without-a-stadium/
Published on: Wednesday 29 October 2025

When CT United FC finally begins play next year, it will do so without a stadium, which is still in the works and would be constructed on a former dog-racing track near Bridgeport’s waterfront.

News United States » Connecticut: Here is Why Connecticut Is One Of The Best States To Live in The US

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/here-is-why-connecticut-is-one-of-the-best-states-to-live-in-the-us/ar-AA1HPZzy
Published on: Tuesday 01 July 2025

When people think about the best places to live in the United States, the usual suspects like California, Florida, or Texas tend to dominate the conversation. But those in the know, especially ...

News United States » Connecticut: Connecticut joins lawsuit to force Trump administration to fund SNAP

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/connecticut-joins-lawsuit-to-force-trump-administration-to-fund-snap/ar-AA1Pn71I
Published on: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Connecticut is joining 24 other states in a lawsuit seeking to force the Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits on Saturday, even if the federal government remains closed. The lawsuit specifically ...

News United States » Connecticut: The Trump Effect: How national politics are reshaping Connecticut’s local elections

News channel or source: https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/politics/article/connecticut-elections-local-national-trump-21121830.php
Published on: Thursday 30 October 2025

The exchange said a lot about politics in the Donald Trump era. Though Connecticut's Nov. 4 elections are strictly municipal — that means mayors, selectmen, board of education members, etc. — in many ...

News United States » Connecticut: Daylight saving time is ending in Connecticut. Here are 4 myths people still believe

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/4-myths-about-daylight-saving-time-which-ends-soon-in-connecticut/ar-AA1PatyC
Published on: Friday 24 October 2025

This article originally published at Daylight saving time is ending in Connecticut. Here are 4 myths people still believe. Daylight Saving Time will soon come to a close for 2025. Prepare to turn your ...

News United States » Connecticut: This Is The Worst Highway In Connecticut, According To Locals

News channel or source: https://www.slashgear.com/1890323/worst-highways-connecticut-local/
Published on: Saturday 21 June 2025

Despite being the third smallest state in the United States, Connecticut is still notable for several reasons. It has a place in history as one of the original 13 British colonies, and it boasts all ...

News United States » Connecticut: Connecticut senator faces criticism over social media post at ‘No Kings’ rally

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/connecticut-senator-faces-criticism-over-social-media-post-at-no-kings-rally/ar-AA1OMVGt
Published on: Monday 20 October 2025

A Connecticut state senator is facing criticism after posting a photo from a ‘No Kings’ rally on social media.

News United States » Connecticut: Lyme disease case rates are increasing faster in other NE states

News channel or source: https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/08/lyme-disease-rate-ct/
Published on: Thursday 07 August 2025

Connecticut has traditionally been among the states with the most reported Lyme disease cases, despite having only about 1% of the United States’ population. But in recent years, Connecticut’s case ...