Starting in 2027, the federal Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) will offer a game-changing $1,700 dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Unlike a standard deduction, this credit directly wipes out $1,700 of your federal tax bill. The Governor's Gatekeeper Role For Connecticut students to benefit, Governor Lamont must officially "opt in" by providing the U.S. Treasury with a list of qualified local SGOs. So far, 30 Governors have...

In a single legislative session, Connecticut has fundamentally shifted the balance of power from the dinner table to the state house. By tightening control over education and medical freedom, the state is signaling a clear message: the government is now the primary arbiter of your child's well-being. The State vs Parents The logic connecting the state's new homeschooling regulations and its vaccine stance is simple: State distrust of parents. Homeschooling Oversight (HB 5468): Using the...

Connecticut is officially home to the highest percentage of "A"-rated hospitals for patient safety in the country, according to the Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade. The report found that 18 Connecticut hospitals (64.3%) earned the top grade for their ability to protect patients from preventable harm and medical errors. Among the "A"-rated facilities are local standouts like Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Health. Between the Lines: You might want to think twice before...

If you’ve driven through Glenville lately, you’ve likely spent a few minutes idling between orange cones near Pemberwick Road. But there is a major light at the end of the tunnel. Glenville is moving from vacant storefronts and construction headaches to a walkable foodie paradise—just in time for the summer season. DeCicco & Sons: A Connecticut First The wait is officially almost over. The Summer 2026 opening of DeCicco & Sons at 21 Glenville St. (at the old Stop & Shop that closed in June...

If you’ve driven down I-95 lately, you’ve likely seen it: a tiny, cartoonish slice of pepperoni pizza hovering just above a tailpipe. Connecticut has doubled down on its branding as the "Pizza Capital of the United States." As of May 2026, the "Pizza State" license plate has officially transitioned from a viral stunt to permanent state law. Recent DMV data shows the Pizza State plate has become the 4th most popular specialty plate in the state, trailing only Preserve the Sound (#1), Conserve...