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CVS Health Announces Split of Healthcare and Drugstore Operations, Impact on Hartford Unclear

CVS Health Announces Split of Healthcare and Drugstore Operations, Impact on Hartford Unclear

CVS Health Announces Split of Healthcare and Drugstore Operations, Impact on Hartford Unclear
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Connecticut Transit System Faces Delays and Funding Challenges Despite Ongoing Upgrades

Connecticut Transit System Faces Delays and Funding Challenges Despite Ongoing Upgrades

Connecticut's transit system is undergoing significant upgrades and experiencing both progress and setbacks. New train stations are being built in Windsor Locks and Enfield, with Naugatuck also slated for a new station as the Waterbury line remains closed until May 2027 for major improvements. Renovations are underway at New Haven's Union Station, and 60 new railcars from Alstom are expected for testing later this year. Metro-North ridership has recovered to about 90% of pre-COVID levels, with strong weekend numbers and nearly 98% on-time performance. However, Shore Line East service and ridership have not returned to pre-2020 levels, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation reverting to diesel locomotives due to disputes with Amtrak over overhead wire usage. Commuter rail fares increased by 10% in 10 months, and major projects like the Walk rail bridge replacement in Norwalk face delays, now projected for completion in 2031 instead of 2029. Several long-promised projects, including the electrific...
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Insurity, a Hartford-based P Software Company, Details Product Line and Ownership Structure

Insurity, a Hartford-based P Software Company, Details Product Line and Ownership Structure

Insurity, a Hartford-based P Software Company, Details Product Line and Ownership Structure
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Mohegan Sun Arena Undergoes $30 Million Renovation Following Connecticut Sun's Relocation

Mohegan Sun Arena Undergoes $30 Million Renovation Following Connecticut Sun's Relocation

Mohegan Sun Arena Undergoes $30 Million Renovation Following Connecticut Sun's Relocation
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Ørsted's Revolution Wind Farm Overcomes Federal Stop-Work Order to Achieve Commercial Operation

Ørsted's Revolution Wind Farm Overcomes Federal Stop-Work Order to Achieve Commercial Operation

Ørsted's Revolution Wind farm, located in federal waters off Connecticut and Rhode Island, has achieved full commercial operation, with all 65 turbines now spinning under contract. This milestone follows a significant challenge when federal regulators issued a stop-work order in August of last year, despite the project being approximately 80 percent complete. The developer, Ørsted, had already installed foundations, raised towers, and laid most of the export cable. The halt left substantial infrastructure exposed to marine conditions for months. The reversal of the stop-work order came through a federal court, which granted a second preliminary injunction, allowing construction to resume in mid-January. The project has since delivered its first power in March and reached full synchronization, contributing to a new record for wind power in New England, which peaked at 2,400 megawatts on October 30.
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Hartford's Former Health Director Appointed CEO of Advancing Connecticut Together

Hartford's Former Health Director Appointed CEO of Advancing Connecticut Together

Liany E. Arroyo, who previously served as Hartford's health director, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT). Arroyo brings over two decades of experience in public health, government, and nonprofit leadership to her new role, which she will officially begin in January. During her tenure as the director of the City of Hartford's Department of Health and Human Services, Arroyo managed over 60 employees and oversaw departmental programs and budgets. Notably, she directed the city's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing testing and vaccination strategies aimed at improving access for underserved communities. She also played a key role in establishing health and housing protocols for homeless residents, securing additional funding, and strengthening community partnerships. Advancing Connecticut Together is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services across Connecticut, including case management, emergency financial assistanc...
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Connecticut State Education Resource Center Faces Scrutiny Over Bank Reconciliation Failures and Underreported Expenditures

Connecticut State Education Resource Center Faces Scrutiny Over Bank Reconciliation Failures and Underreported Expenditures

The Connecticut state auditor’s office has revealed that the State Education Resource Center (SERC) failed to comply with internal rules regarding bank reconciliations during fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Out of 72 reconciliations for its operating, reserve, and payroll accounts, 69 were not formally reviewed and approved, significantly increasing the risk of error and fraud. Additionally, SERC underreported vendor expenditures by over $13 million within the same period. SERC attributed these issues, in part, to turnover in its chief financial officer position and has informed auditors that corrective actions are being implemented.
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Wealth Enhancement Group Seeks VP Financial Advisor in Hartford, CT Amidst National Expansion

Wealth Enhancement Group Seeks VP Financial Advisor in Hartford, CT Amidst National Expansion

Wealth Enhancement Group Seeks VP Financial Advisor in Hartford, CT Amidst National Expansion
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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from the hospital after a stroke, goes to rehab facility

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from the hospital after a stroke, goes to rehab facility

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility
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Governor Lamont Advocates for Converting Empty Fairfield County Offices into Housing, Two Greenwich Projects Underway

Governor Lamont Advocates for Converting Empty Fairfield County Offices into Housing, Two Greenwich Projects Underway

Governor Lamont Advocates for Converting Empty Fairfield County Offices into Housing, Two Greenwich Projects Underway
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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for EEE in Connecticut Amid Mild Weather

Mosquitoes Test Positive for EEE in Connecticut Amid Mild Weather

Mosquitoes in Colchester, Connecticut, have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for the first time this year, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The detection was made on 14 October 2026, and the mosquitoes were identified as the Culex pipiens species, which primarily feed on birds. Despite the cooling weather, unseasonably mild conditions have kept mosquito activity alive, particularly during dawn and dusk. This is the first detection of EEE in Connecticut since 2024, when the virus was more prevalent in the region. Officials have noted that the risk of human transmission remains low due to the late-season detection and the specific mosquito species involved.