Politics
Connecticut Bills Would Shield Officials' Addresses From Public
Connecticut lawmakers weigh three bills exempting public servants' addresses from FOIA disclosure, raising press freedom and accountability concerns.
Senior Reporter
James Carvalho
James Carvalho is Connecticut Navigator's senior reporter covering local government and Fairfield County. A Bridgeport native with Portuguese-American roots—his grandparents came from the Azores—he graduated from Sacred Heart University and spent a decade at the Connecticut Post. He knows every city council member, every school board fight, and every simmering neighborhood dispute in the region. He lives in Fairfield.
Covers: Local government Fairfield county Schools Development
Articles by James Carvalho
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Politics
John Larson Faces Primary Challenge in Connecticut's 1st District
Rep. John Larson, 77, faces an unprecedented primary challenge in Connecticut as three younger Democrats push for generational change in Congress.
Politics
CT Finish Line Scholarship Faces Funding Shortfall in 2026
Connecticut's Finish Line Scholarship Program may serve only one-third of eligible students this fall due to proposed budget cuts by the governor.
Politics
CT's Southeast Resiliency Project Delayed by DEEP Decision
Eastern Connecticut's critical gas pipeline upgrade is 90% complete, but a state agency review is blocking the final three miles from moving forward.
Politics
CT Lawmakers Advance Key Child Welfare Nominations
Connecticut's nominations panel unanimously approved Elena Trueworthy for Office of Early Childhood and advanced Christina Ghio as child advocate to the full House.
Politics
Connecticut Homelessness Triples: A Housing Affordability Crisis
Unsheltered homelessness in Connecticut has nearly tripled since 2022. Researchers say unaffordable housing is the primary driver of the growing crisis.
Politics
CT Pension Funds Post 14% Return, $8.3B Gain in 2025
Connecticut's pension fund earned a 14% return in 2025, generating $8.3 billion in gains and ranking in the top 17% of peer funds nationwide.
Politics
CT's Hidden Per Pupil Pension Subsidy Fuels School Inequity
Connecticut's $1.7B teacher pension contribution bypasses school funding equity reviews, creating a hidden subsidy that favors wealthier districts.
Politics
Connecticut's New Civics Seal: What It Means for Students
Connecticut's new State Seal of Civics Education lets high schoolers earn diploma recognition for civic knowledge and real-world engagement, starting in 2026-2027.
Politics
Connecticut Knows How to Prevent Homelessness. Will It Act?
Unsheltered homelessness in CT rose 45% last year. Housing advocates say flexible funding can prevent the crisis before it starts.
Politics
CT Senators Back Bipartisan Housing Bill to Cut Costs
Connecticut Senators Blumenthal and Murphy voted to advance the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, targeting supply shortages and institutional investors.
Politics
New Canaan Faces Affordable Housing Project Despite Moratorium
A developer tests New Canaan's 2024 affordable housing moratorium with a 14-unit proposal, arguing state law exempts the assisted living project.
Politics
CT Bill to Ban Convertible Pistols Faces Massive Opposition
Governor Lamont's bill to ban convertible pistols in Connecticut drew 1,900 opposition testimonies versus 50 in support at a packed Capitol hearing.
Politics
Connecticut Lawmakers Hear Testimony on ICE Accountability Bills
Hundreds testified in Hartford in support of bills limiting ICE enforcement and creating safe spaces in schools, churches, and medical facilities in Connecticut.
Politics
Connecticut Housing Committee Advances Eviction Reform Bill
Connecticut's Housing Committee moves to pass Senate Bill 257, which would largely ban no-fault evictions in apartment buildings with five or more units.
Politics
Bridgeport Schools Request $106M Budget Increase
Bridgeport Public Schools seeks $106M in additional funding, warning that a $45M shortfall could force deep cuts to staffing and programs for 20,000 students.
Arts & Culture
Five Weekend Events Showcase Fairfield County's Spring Arts and Culture Scene
Fairfield County residents have multiple options for arts and cultural activities this weekend, according to local event listings, as March brings longer daylight hours and early signs of spring.
Technology
UConn Students Push for Campus Disability Cultural Center with Strong Survey Support
Two University of Connecticut students are leading an effort to establish a disability cultural center at the Storrs campus, garnering overwhelming support from their peers and backing from university leadership.
Politics
Wilton Sen. Ceci Maher announces retirement, calls for generational change in politics
Sen. Ceci Maher, D-Wilton, announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, citing a responsibility to step aside for younger leaders to shape Connecticut's future.
Food & Dining
Connecticut High School Culinary Teams Compete at Mohegan Sun for State Championship
High school culinary students from across Connecticut gathered at Mohegan Sun on Monday for the 20th annual Connecticut ProStart Invitational, marking the first time the competition was held inside the casino's Earth Ballroom.
Business
Connecticut Tourism Generates $19.5 Billion Economic Impact as State Welcomes 70 Million Visitors
Connecticut's tourism industry generated $19.5 billion in total economic impact in 2024, according to the state's latest official tourism economic impact figures, as approximately 70 million visitors traveled to destinations including Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, and New London.
Technology
FAA Plans to Cap Daily Flights at Chicago O'Hare This Summer to Reduce Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration will limit the number of flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport this summer to address overscheduling and reduce flight delays at one of the nation's busiest airports.
Politics
Connecticut Child Care Advocates Seek $70M Emergency Funding Amid Provider Crisis
Child care advocates are urging Connecticut lawmakers to allocate $70 million from an emergency fund to address what they describe as a crisis in the state's Care4Kids program, according to proposed legislation.
Business
Connecticut Child Care Crisis Deepens as 3,844 Children Wait for Subsidies Despite State Investment
Connecticut faces a worsening child care crisis as families struggle with rising costs and lengthy waits for assistance, even as the state prepares major reforms scheduled for 2027.
Real Estate
Hartford Museum Exhibition Showcases North End Stories Through Five Original Graphic Novels
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History opened a new exhibition last week that brings Hartford's North End history to life through original graphic novels, according to museum officials.
Local & news
New Haven Man Charged with Disposing Woman's Body at Edgewood Park
New Haven police have arrested a 33-year-old city resident on charges of disposing of a woman's body at Edgewood Park last year, according to authorities.
Politics
Lamont Signs Declaration to Extend $330.8 Million Emergency Fund Through 2027 to Counter Federal Cuts
Governor Ned Lamont signed a declaration Tuesday that will allow the Connecticut General Assembly to extend the state's Emergency State Response Reserve through the end of the 2027 fiscal year, according to the governor's office.
Real Estate
Housing Collective Marks 20 Years Serving Connecticut, Launches Major Donor Campaign
The Housing Collective, a Bridgeport-based nonprofit that coordinates housing efforts across Connecticut, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week by launching a fundraising campaign aimed at strengthening the state's housing systems.
Politics
Fairfield County Lawmakers Make Final Push to Block UI Power Line Project
Connecticut lawmakers from Fairfield County launched a last-ditch effort Monday to stop United Illuminating's controversial power line construction project, asking the state Siting Council to throw ou...