No wonder Connecticut residents have lost faith in their leaders—everyday corruption with zero accountability has become standard operating procedure. Criminal Conviction: October 2025 Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong spent years looking the other way while former Deputy Budget Director Kosta Diamantis shook down contractors for kickbacks on state-funded school construction. When federal prosecutors secured a conviction on 21 counts of bribery, extortion,

Get ready for health insurance sticker shock—again. The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) approved rate hikes for the 2027 plan year, granting average increases of 11.3% for individual plans and 15.1% for small-group policies. This comes right on the heels of last year's approved hikes (16.8% for individual policies and 11% for small groups). The new rates take effect January 1, 2027 (with open enrollment starting October 23, 2026), directly impacting roughly 220,000 Con

Connecticut is one of 22 states suing the Trump administration to block the enforcement of an expanded "public charge"immigration rule. The regulation would allow federal authorities to block noncitizens who utilize public benefits from securing green cards (permanent residency) and, ultimately, a path to citizenship. While the "public charge" standard dates back to the late 19th century, the administration is broadening its application: moving beyond direct cash dependence t

On September 1, 2026, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) sent a formal letter to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont following a fatal traffic accident in Ohio. The incident involved Washington G. Naula Ochoa, an undocumented immigrant holding a Connecticut "Drive Only" (DO) license, who ran a stop sign and killed 29-year-old Austin J. Karr Grimes. Moreno wrote to Lamont, "If it were not for policy you championed, which allows illegal aliens to receive a 'drive-only' license,

The Greenwich Free Press ran a news story this week titled: “With More Honks, Weekly Protesters Say Tide Turning against ICE Tactics.” The "news" centered on a persistent, weekly Saturday gathering held at the high-visibility intersection of Indian Field Road and East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob. As it turns out, it only takes a group of two or three people with signs to qualify as a "protest" and command local coverage. View from the Sidewalk Old Greenwich resident Dan Edelstei

Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas called a press conference on Tuesday, September 1—not to announce that Connecticut is officially under a federal election investigation, but to admit that she simply isn't sure. A report from CNN revealed that Connecticut is among nine states (along with California, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin) targeted by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative. The reported voter fraud surge focu

CT Sen Chris Murphy (D) Last week, Connecticut saw a massive series of operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Nearly 100 individuals were arrested statewide, with the majority of enforcement concentrated in Danbury. Following reports that ICE agents arrested family members immediately after they put their children on a school bus, top state officials convened for a press conference on Wednesday, August 26. Leading the media response was Connecticut U.S.

Greenwich residents are watching our town transform under state affordable housing mandates like 8-30g, which bypass local zoning control to push dense multi-story developments into established neighborhoods. But overdevelopment isn't just changing Greenwich's visual character—it is pushing municipal infrastructure past its breaking point. Local utility providers—including electric utility Eversource, Aquarion Water Company, and Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG)—have raised clear

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford ending the hospital's pediatric gender-affirming care program. Connecticut Children’s becomes the third major system—following Texas Children’s Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic—to reach an agreement with federal authorities amid ongoing nationwide inquiries into pediatric care programs. Under the terms, Connecticut Children's agreed not to administe

When Governor Ned Lamont touts his budget proposals, boasting that Connecticut has moved away from the "permanent fiscal crisis" with "honestly balanced budgets," he isn't telling you the whole story. Gov Lamont's FY 2026-27 Annual Budget Address Think of it like a household: you may have money in your checking account to pay this month’s bills, but that doesn’t mean you're rich if your credit card debt is huge. Connecticut has cash for today, but our overall debt burden is a

Joe Kelly & Emily Goodman Joe Kelly, a resident of Mead Point in Greenwich, CT, is running on the Republican ticket for State Senate District 36 (covering Greenwich, North Stamford, and New Canaan). Currently a member of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), past Chairman of the Greenwich Board of Education (BOE), and active local athletic coach, Kelly is running an energetic campaign—including publishing his own podcast interviews to reach voters. Joe Kelly for

UConn Welcomes Undocumented Students Connecticut has offered in-state tuition at public higher education institutions to state residents without permanent legal status since 2011, later expanding access to institutional financial aid. That long-standing framework is now facing direct federal pushback. The DOJ Lawsuit The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Connecticut, New York, and Vermont as part of a broader nationwide legal campaign. The federal complaint ta

A federal indictment unsealed on Wednesday, August 12, accused 11 individuals of orchestrating over 1,000 fraudulent marriages across a decade-long scheme. At least 100 of these sham ceremonies were conducted right here in Connecticut between 2020 and 2023. Read Department of Justice Press Release about Marriage Fraud Scheme Here A Multimillion-Dollar Operation The fraudulent marriages were primarily arranged between U.S. citizens and foreign nationals from mainland China see

ALPR Camera Locations in Greenwich Addressing mounting community concerns about data privacy, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo provided a statement in his weekly newsletter headlined "No flock cameras in Greenwich." Camillo reassured residents that flock cameras have not been installed on Greenwich's public roads and are not part of the town's school zone speed camera program (which has been on hold since April 2). First Selectman Camillo's Letter No Flock Cameras in Gr

Registered Republicans and Democrats finished voting in their respective primaries yesterday, August 11. The results suggest that Connecticut voters may be pushing back against progressive policies that have hindered the state’s growth. Democratic Primary Democratic Governor Ned Lamont, a two-term incumbent and Greenwich resident, won by a decisive margin over state representative Josh Elliott from Hamden. With this outcome, primary voters sent a clear message that Elliott wa

Transportation columnist Jim Cameron makes the case that electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Connecticut are getting a "free ride" on state highways. Because EV owners bypass the gas pump, they also skip out on Connecticut’s 43-cents-per-gallon fuel tax—the state's primary funding source for highway maintenance and road repairs. Cameron argues that this isn't just a missed revenue opportunity; it's an equity issue. Heavy EV batteries add significant weight, causing more wear an

Groundbreaking Video Last week, CT Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) attempted to generate some major headlines regarding the state's commuter rail system. Most media outlets summarized the announcement with a familiar ring: "Connecticut has broken ground on the $1.6 billion TIME-1 upgrade of the New Haven Line, targeting speeds of up to 90 mph, improving service by 2035.” However, veteran Metro-North commuter advocate Jim Cameron off

CT Illegal Melissa Ramirez Kills CT Cop and Girlfriend On July 13, 27-year-old Stamford resident Melissa Esperanza Ramirez-Romero was charged with DUI and second-degree manslaughter following a head-on collision on Sugar Hollow Road, near the Danbury-Ridgefield border. The crash killed off-duty Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside (38) and Brittany Islami (34). Not Just Criminal, But Undocumented Following her arrest, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that I

Josh Elliott vs Ned Lamont The primary elections are about to get underway, with early voting beginning Monday, August 3. One of the most heated contests is the Democratic gubernatorial primary between party-endorsed incumbent Governor Ned Lamont from Greenwich and progressive State Rep. Josh Elliott from Hamden. The winner will face Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio on Tuesday, November 3 (early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1). See the Video of the Full Lamont v Elliott Debate H

Recent headlines out of New Jersey revealed that a DMV system error improperly placed over 6,000 non-citizens on state voting rolls, reigniting nationwide debate over voter roll maintenance and election integrity. In Connecticut, election officials have long maintained that the state’s voter rolls are secure—frequently resisting federal oversight and dismissing concerns as hypothetical. However, recent developments in West Hartford demonstrate that the potential for non-citiz