Connecticut has the highest kindergarten MMR vaccination rate in the U.S. at 98.2%, surpassing the herd immunity threshold, with overall vaccination rates increasing since 2020. Despite high vaccination coverage, some schools still fall below herd immunity levels, and flu vaccination rates are declining amid rising flu cases. The state eliminated religious exemptions in 2021, allowing only medical exemptions.
Experts warn about Candida auris, a multi-drug resistant fungus detected in Connecticut, which poses a significant threat in healthcare settings due to its resistance to treatment, ability to spread rapidly, and difficulty in detection, primarily affecting immunocompromised patients in hospitals and nursing homes.
A Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut won $150,000 by matching four white balls and the Powerball with the Power Play option, while no jackpot winner was announced, increasing the jackpot to $1.6 billion for Monday.
Ray Dalio and BlackRock are donating to the Trump Accounts program in Connecticut, which aims to provide tax-advantaged savings accounts for children, as part of broader corporate support for President Trump's initiative to promote early financial education and opportunity for American children.
Hunter Biden was disbarred in Connecticut due to ethical violations related to his gun and tax convictions, including conduct involving dishonesty and fraud, despite not admitting to all misconduct allegations.
Hunter Biden was disbarred in Connecticut for violating ethical rules related to his federal gun and tax convictions, after admitting to some misconduct but not criminal wrongdoing, and citing his presidential pardon as a factor.
Connecticut is becoming a popular destination for fans of holiday movies, with tours of filming locations from Hallmark and other networks boosting local tourism and highlighting the state's charming towns, despite ongoing debates over film industry tax incentives.
Connecticut is becoming a popular destination for holiday movie fans, with tours of filming locations from Hallmark and other networks boosting local tourism and highlighting the state's role in the festive film industry, which is a multi-million dollar market with a growing diversity of stories and characters.
Connecticut has reported its first measles case in over four years involving an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally, amid a nationwide rise in cases with over 1,800 reported in 2025.
A Connecticut woman accused of holding her stepson captive for over 20 years was granted access to his alias, address, and medical records by a court, with the judge ruling that she has a constitutional right to this information, despite objections from prosecutors concerned about potential harm to the victim.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reminds bars and restaurants that when clocks fall back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. for daylight saving time, they cannot serve or have alcohol present after the time change, and may not stay open an extra hour, emphasizing responsible behavior during Halloween weekend.
The article discusses the shift from closed-door preseason scrimmages to more transparent exhibitions, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks of this change for teams and fans.
Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Powassan virus are increasing in Connecticut, prompting health advisories and preventive measures at the University of Connecticut, amid broader regional and environmental factors contributing to year-round tick activity.
The article reflects on the 26-year aftermath of a catastrophic lobster die-off in Connecticut's Long Island Sound, caused by a complex mix of disease, warming waters, and pesticide runoff, which decimated the local lobster industry and transformed the fishing community, leaving only a few part-time lobstermen and a fading maritime culture.
A 12-year-old girl was found dead in a storage bin outside an Connecticut home, with her mother Karla Garcia, her sister Jackelyn Garcia, and her boyfriend Jonatan Nanita charged with her murder and related crimes, after authorities discovered her remains and evidence of prolonged abuse and malnourishment.
