In his February 4, 2026 State of the State address, Governor Ned Lamont significantly shifted his tone, moving away from his characteristic moderate pragmatism to deliver a sharp critique of the federal government. He explicitly framed Washington’s policies—particularly regarding immigration and fiscal cuts—as the primary drivers of economic and social anxiety in Connecticut. Rebukes of Federal Enforcement. Lamont directed his most severe criticism toward U.S. Immigration an

At his State of the State address on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont announced the centerpiece of his 2026 legislative agenda: a one-time sales tax rebate. This plan would send checks of $200 per person to help residents struggling with high energy costs and persistent inflation. If approved by the General Assembly in May 2026, the checks will hit mailboxes just in time for the November 2026 election campaign season. A Token Gesture. The plan would provide

Could the CT income tax be repealed? Betsy McCaughey, the conservative firebrand and wildcard factor in the 2026 gubernatorial race, says it can be done. Once seen as a two-way match between Erin Stewart and Ryan Fazio, the GOP primary has been disrupted by McCaughey and her promise to eliminate the income tax within five years. From Best to Worst. In 1991, Connecticut—then one of the most prosperous states in the nation—voted in a "temporary" personal income tax. What st

Education Secretary Linda McMahon was scheduled to visit McKinley elementary school in Fairfield, CT, as part of her 50-State "History Rocks" tour—until her visit was abruptly cancelled. A handful of parents raised "concerns" about the event, which was slated for Friday, January 30. American History Celebrated. In the initial announcement on Wednesday, January 28, McKinley Principal Christine Booth praised the program: "Students will enjoy a dynamic, interactive assembly th

If you're planning to have an emergency, you might want to check this dashboard first. The Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians (CCEP) just released a first-of-its-kind public dashboard to track hospital efficiency. The data ranks 27 Connecticut hospitals by the average time a patient waits from the moment they arrive at the ER until they are officially admitted to a bed. Here are highlights from the rankings: Greenwich Hospital : 3.1 hours (ranked #1) Stamford Hosp

Connecticut schools are now the epicenter of a high-stakes national battle over the definition of fairness in athletics. This week, the Department of Education (DOE) launched a national sweep of 18 Title IX investigations across 10 states. While Waterbury was the lone Connecticut district in this latest round, it joins Cromwell, Bloomfield, and Canton in a growing list of CT schools facing the threat of losing millions in federal funding. Out of Step. Connecticut's approa

Our politicians seem out of touch with the concerns of law-abiding Connecticut citizens. Most citizens want safe communities and an affordable cost of living, but recently our state leaders seem more intent on obstructing federal law than addressing the needs of their own constituents. The year started with Connecticut politicians butting heads against Federal initiatives meant to clean up voter rolls, prevent welfare fraud, and enforce the deportation of illegal immigrants

A major environmental emergency last week shut down Farms Road—an important artery that connects Taconic Road in Greenwich with Riverbank Road in Stamford, not far from the Stanwich Club and Mianus River Park. What began as a report of a fallen tree has escalated into a massive, multi-day remediation effort after roughly 2,300 gallons of heating oil were released into the ground after a vehicle—which officials are investigating as a likely fuel delivery tanker—sustained a c

The Greenwich GOP presence is becoming a significant force against Democrat Governor Ned Lamont in this year's Connecticut gubernatorial race. The neighborhood battle for Governor: Ryan Fazio (CT State Senator). State Senator Ryan Fazio, a Greenwich native, was one of the first Republicans to jump into the race. His campaign focuses heavily on the cost of living crisis in Connecticut He promises to cut electric rates by 20%, eliminate the public benefits charge, and cap p

While we often feel insulated in Greenwich, the events of Monday, January 12, 2026, prove that criminal tactics are evolving to exploit our most basic habits. In North Stamford (on Dunn Avenue near High Ridge Road), the convenience of "Prime" living was used as a weapon in a terrifying home invasion. Calculated deception. At approximately 11:32 am, a suspect wearing a blue Amazon-style delivery vest knocked on the door, holding a package. He claimed it required a physical s

In a year that saw a massive push for a congressional stock trading ban, Connecticut's senior Senator, Richard Blumenthal (D), has emerged as the most prolific trader on Capitol Hill. According to a new report from the watchdog Common Cause, Blumenthal claimed the top spot in 2025 for both trading frequency and sheer dollar volume. Blumenthal's financial disclosures for 2025 paint a picture of very active portfolio management, much of which is attributed to family-linked rea

The moving trucks are revving their engines, and unfortunately for the Constitution State, they’re mostly pointed toward the border. According to the 2025 U-Haul Growth Index released this week, Connecticut has slipped another notch, falling from 41st to 42nd place in the nation. For the second year in a row, more people are packing up than moving in. The Red vs. Blue Divide The 2025 data highlights a massive correlation between state leadership and migration. Families aren'

It's nine months away from the mid-term elections and the "Pizza vs Pocketbook" debate has officially boiled over. This week, the CT GOP launched a biting digital campaign titled: "Let Them Eat Pizza" here , targeting what they call the "tone-deaf" priorities of the Lamont Administration. The tension stems from a state tourism blitz featuring new highway signs that proudly declare, "Welcome to Connecticut - the Pizza Capital of the United States." The GOP's ad suggests th

If mail theft hasn't made you re-think using the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), here is another: you can no longer drop a time-sensitive document into the Big Blue Box and assume it will be postmarked that day. Effective December 24, 2025, a new USPS rule officially clarified that a postmark is technically defined as the time when a piece of mail is processed at a regional facility (e.g., Stamford), not when it is dropped into a collection box. To guarantee a legal postmark on

As of January 1, 2026, Connecticut's minimum wage has officially climbed from $16.35 to $16.94 per hour. That means Connecticut now ranks as a national outlier with the second highest statewide minimum wage in the United States, trailing only Washington state ($17.13). This latest uptick marks a significant milestone in a journey that began in May 2019, when Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed the law tying annual increases to the CT Department of Labor's Employment Cost Index. A

Marie Feniello, 65, a former Greenwich resident who lived on Bedford Road, is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on January 7, 2026. She faces multiple charges of animal cruelty and an additional charge of first-degree criminal trespass stemming from a separate incident in March 2025. The core of the case dates back to November 2024, when Greenwich Police visited Feniello's Bedford Road home. What they found was a scene of horrific neglect: two Black Labs, Augie

Homeowners in "blue" states like Connecticut are being hit with a massive monthly "cost of living tax" on their electric bills. Meanwhile, residents in red states pay about half as much. In Connecticut, electricity prices are significantly higher than the national average and price increases have outpaced the rest of the country. As of December 2025, CT residents were paying 30.52¢/kWh, compared to the national average of 16.48¢/kWh. Florida rates were 15.39¢/kWh and Texas

The Night Trump Saved Christmas While undeniably biased in favor of the Trump Administration, this video entitled "The Night Trump Saved Christmas" is a marvel, showcasing the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From deepfake technology to advanced animation, it represents a fascinating (and perhaps unsettling) glimpse into the future of digital content creation. It's a testament to how far AI has come in crafting narratives and visuals that can be both entertain

Before Connecticut Metro-North riders face a fare increase in July 2026, they will be hit with confusing new "use it or lose it" ticket rules starting January 4, 2026. The goal is to phase out MetroCards in favor of mobile tickets that once activated have a self-destruct timer. Think of it as Snapchat for commuters: if you don't use the ticket immediately, it vanishes.. One-way tickets, the "4 AM" rule If you purchase a paper or mobile one-way ticket, it is only valid until

Jeffrey Arsenault, the 63-year-old owner of private equity firm Old Greenwich Capital Advisors LLC, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to federal tax evasion charges. Based on Christopher Fountain's local blog here , the Arsenault house on Highview Avenue in Old Greenwich has been pulled from the market. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Arsenault admitted to misappropriating approximately $5.2 million from his investment funds between 2013 and 2022. Rath