The Guida-Seibert Dairy Co. plant in New Britain is permanently closing. Driven by industry-wide financial strains and a corporate restructuring by its parent cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the phased shutdown this summer will eliminate 205 jobs. The New Britain plant, known as Guida's Milk, was founded in 1932 by Frank and Alexander Guida Jr. Industry Under Pressure The closure highlights the severe economic squeeze facing Connecticut’s agricultural sector: Ri

The Tax Foundation just released its 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, a tool that enables policymakers, taxpayers, and business leaders to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare across the country. The Index evaluates each state on more than 150 variables across five major areas of taxation: corporate, individual income, sales and excise, property and wealth, and unemployment insurance. These metrics are then combined to yield a final, overall ranking. Overall, Conn

Zillow just released its highly anticipated home value report, and for Connecticut, the results highlight a familiar trend: an unsurprising concentration of wealth tucked firmly into Fairfield County. Driven by one of the tightest housing markets in the country, rock-bottom inventory continues to push home values to historic heights across the state. In fact, recent real estate index reports rank Connecticut as the #1 hottest, most competitive housing market in the entire Uni

Just when Connecticut residents thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, the electric bill whiplash is back. Yesterday, Eversource dropped a bombshell announcement: it is formally seeking a $503 million rate hike. For the average residential customer, that translates to an estimated $25 more per month—roughly an 11% to 13% increase in the total bill, driven by a staggering 35% spike in the distribution portion of the statement. Keep in mind, Connecticut already suffers fr

This weekend, Connecticut's major political parties gathered in separate conventions to endorse their slates for the upcoming November 2026 state election. While the Republican Party emerged fully united around a single ticket, the Democratic Party is heading toward a summer showdown. State Representative Josh Elliott secured more than 25% of the delegate votes—well over the 15% threshold required—to force a primary challenge against incumbent Governor Ned Lamont. As a result

The average price of a gallon of gas in Connecticut hit $4.62 this past Tuesday, according to AAA—roughly 12 cents higher than the national average. Why the premium? It comes down to a trifecta of taxes: The Federal Tier: An 18.4 cent-per-gallon tax that hasn't changed since 1993. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has proposed a bill to temporarily suspend this federal tax through October 1st to provide some summer relief. The State Flat Tax: Connecticut tacks on a fixed 25-c

The latest numbers from the CBIA (Connecticut Business and Industry Association) report are in, and the verdict is grim: Connecticut’s economy isn't just slowing down—it’s stalling. In their May 5 report, titled "Not the Signs of a Healthy Economy," the CBIA highlights a "stark warning" for the state. While much of the country moves forward, Connecticut added a measly 100 jobs last month, while 7,800 people vanished from the labor force entirely. But you wouldn't know the sta

The Republican battle to choose the best candidate to defeat Democratic incumbent Ned Lamont this fall is heating up. While there are three primary candidates vying for the gubernatorial nomination, the stage is missing a player. Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart has remained absent from these crucial forums. While she has labeled recent investigations into her administration’s tax office, her pension eligibility and her personal expenditures on the Mayor's credit card as

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 Go

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)

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 Soun

The political landscape for the Connecticut GOP gubernatorial primary has shifted dramatically. The fallout from former mayor of New Britain Erin Stewart’s WTNH interview on April 19, 2026 has moved beyond "blunders" into formal legal and criminal inquiries. This controversy has created a clear opening for her rivals: Greenwich residents Ryan Fazio and Betsy McCaughey. The Investigation Escalates As of late April 2026, the Connecticut State Police and the Chief State’s Atto

While political debate is a staple of American life, it usually stays within our borders. However, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy (D) has recently taken his vocal opposition to the current administration across the Atlantic, raising questions about the appropriateness of critiquing our sitting president while on foreign soil. This past weekend (April 18), Senator Murphy attended the Global Progressive Mobilisation event in Barcelona, Spain. Standing alongside socialist and

Want to understand why Connecticut’s tax burden remains among the highest in the country? Look at The Red Line . Greenwich resident Red Jahncke’s latest insights reveal how state finances are being swallowed by union contracts and political appointee wages that crowd out essential programs. According to the 2026 data, the average CT state employee salary has officially topped $100,000—the second-highest in the nation . Governor Lamont just submitted new contracts awarding a

On April 14, 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidate Betsy McCaughey filed a federal lawsuit against New York Governor Kathy Hochul, accusing her of driving up electric rates by blocking cheap natural gas from entering Connecticut. McCaughey is suing as a consumer and ratepayer, alleging New York unconstitutionally blocked the Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania by withholding water quality permits. Citing data from FERC Chair Laura Swett, the lawsuit claims the absence

After years of controversy, Eversource reached a deal to sell Aquarion Water Co. to a newly formed public authority. The selling point? A promise of long-term rate stability for Connecticut families. The Promise: On March 25, 2026, PURA (the state’s utility regulator) gave the green light to the sale. The deciding factor was a conclusion that the deal would result in zero rate increases between 2035 and 2040 , providing a much-needed reprieve for customers. It sounded like

At last week's Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Camillo warned of legislative initiatives coming from Hartford that threaten local control over zoning in Greenwich. For example, a bill has been proposed to permit 5-story buildings and 5-foot setbacks as a right—completely bypassing Planning & Zoning approval. However, there is one piece of legislation Camillo actually agrees with: the proposed Vexatious Requester Law (SB 466) . He revealed that the town has been

The news that the Connecticut Sun franchise has been sold and will relocate to Houston, Texas in 2027 has triggered a swift response from our senior U.S. Senator, Richard Blumenthal (D). An Anti-Trust Investigation Senator Blumenthal has formally requested the Department of Justice to launch an anti-trust investigation into the sale. He argues that this move represents a "big market" like Houston unfairly "stealing" a beloved franchise from a "small market" like Connecticut.

If you’ve ever stood on the platform at Greenwich or Cos Cob during a storm, you know the drill: the overhead speaker crackles, a muffled voice says something about a "track change," and everyone on the platform looks at each other with the same confused expression. "What did he just say?" That era of guesswork is officially coming to an end. Metro-North has announced a massive $20 million audio-visual upgrade across the New Haven Line, and our local stops— Greenwich, Cos Cob

The irony is thick: Just as UConn remains the most dominant force in college basketball, the state is losing its only professional franchise. You could argue that Connecticut is the "Basketball Capital" because it’s where the sport is purest—centered on collegiate excellence—but the sale of the Sun suggests the bragging rights are being challenged. The CT Sun become the Houston Comets The heartbreak became official on Friday, March 27, 2026 . After 23 years, the Mohegan Tribe