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

Our CT political leaders took to the stage at "No Kings" rallies yesterday, March 28. In Greenwich, speeches were made by CT Governor Ned Lamont (D), U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D), Attorney General William Tong (D), and State Reps Hector Arzeno (D) and Steve Meskers (D). Our two U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D) and Chris Murphy (D) were also on the speaking trail. The rallies focused on national constitutional theory and ideology. Meanwhile, a far more grounded crisis

If it feels like your morning commute has become a gauntlet of digital eyes, you aren't imagining it. Between the nine school-zone cameras now fully active in Greenwich and a new push for automated enforcement on Connecticut’s major highways, the "speed tax" has officially arrived in Fairfield County. The Local Greenwich Learning Curve The "learning curve" for Greenwich school zones is officially over. After a staggered rollout late last year, the Town is now in full citation

The 10-Cent Loophole Connecticut recently faced a unique border crisis: "bottle flipping." When CT raised its bottle deposit to 10 cents —double the 5-cent rate in New York and Massachusetts—out-of-state residents began crossing the border to cash in. Facing a significant loss of revenue, the Democrat-controlled legislature in Hartford didn't just shrug it off. They moved to protect the system with emergency anti-fraud measures (like those found in SB 299 ) that empower cent

For the third consecutive year, Connecticut has secured a spot on a national leaderboard that no homeowner wants to see. According to the 2026 report here from the Tax Foundation, using the latest Census Bureau data, Connecticut officially maintains the third-highest effective property tax rate in the nation for the third consecutive year. Trailing only New Jersey and Illinois, Connecticut’s heavy reliance on property taxes to fund local government continues to make it on

A Greenwich resident who built a life on stolen identities—and a marriage so fake he couldn't recognize his "wife's" tattoos—is heading to federal prison. Dickson Alorwornu, 36 (alias "Dixon Al"), was sentenced this week to 48 months for a sophisticated scheme that defrauded UConn and other universities of over $500,000. The "Overfund" Hustle Operating from right here in Greenwich, Alorwornu’s scam was highly calculated: Enroll: Used stolen IDs to register as a UConn student