Here's how much Connecticut's minimum wage will increase in 2025
"This is a fair, modest adjustment for workers who will invest their earnings right back into our economy and support local businesses in their communities."
"This is a fair, modest adjustment for workers who will invest their earnings right back into our economy and support local businesses in their communities."
These Connecticut laws take effect in 2025
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
Several new laws in Connecticut are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.
How much Connecticut's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 19-4 back in 2019, which implemented five incremental increases in the minimum wage between 2019 and 2023, followed by future adjustments tied to the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 19-4 back in 2019, which implemented five incremental increases in the minimum wage between 2019 and 2023, followed by future adjustments tied to the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.
2024 election results: Who won in Connecticut?
The results are coming in for several key Congressional races that took place across the Tri-State area, including Connecticut.
The results are coming in for several key Congressional races that took place across the Tri-State area, including Connecticut.
Live 2024 Connecticut election results
Track real-time Connecticut election results in the races for president and Congress, plus the state's ballot measure and statewide offices.
Track real-time Connecticut election results in the races for president and Congress, plus the state's ballot measure and statewide offices.
Early voting begins in CT: How to find your polling location
Election Day 2024 is just weeks away, but anyone in Connecticut can now vote during the early voting period beginning today. Here's what you need to know.
Election Day 2024 is just weeks away, but anyone in Connecticut can now vote during the early voting period beginning today. Here's what you need to know.
How to register to vote in Connecticut
Here's what you need to know about how to register to vote in Connecticut, how to check registration status, key deadlines and more.
Here's what you need to know about how to register to vote in Connecticut, how to check registration status, key deadlines and more.
Slice of Controversy: New Jersey, Connecticut Governors square off over 'Pizza Capital' claim
The governors of New Jersey and Connecticut are sparring over who has the nation's best pizza after Connecticut's highway signs claimed the title "Home of the Pizza Capital of the United States."
The governors of New Jersey and Connecticut are sparring over who has the nation's best pizza after Connecticut's highway signs claimed the title "Home of the Pizza Capital of the United States."
1 dead, 2 missing in Connecticut after motorboat hits a jetty and crashes
One person was found dead, and two were missing, after their motorboat hit a jetty and crashed in Old Saybrook, authorities in Connecticut said.
One person was found dead, and two were missing, after their motorboat hit a jetty and crashed in Old Saybrook, authorities in Connecticut said.
Flooding in CT: Cleanup begins after torrential rain leaves deadly trail of destruction
The torrential rain that led to catastrophic and deadly flooding in portions of Connecticut over the weekend has come to an end, and now the cleanup efforts are underway.
The torrential rain that led to catastrophic and deadly flooding in portions of Connecticut over the weekend has come to an end, and now the cleanup efforts are underway.
Connecticut flooding leaves 2 dead; video shows water rescue
Two people are dead in Connecticut after catastrophic flooding destroyed roads and bridges and trapped terrified residents as rapidly rising water cut off escape routes.
Two people are dead in Connecticut after catastrophic flooding destroyed roads and bridges and trapped terrified residents as rapidly rising water cut off escape routes.
CT primary election results 2024
Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Connecticut as candidates awaited results for the 2024 primary election.
Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Connecticut as candidates awaited results for the 2024 primary election.
What to expect in Connecticut's state primaries on Tuesday
Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
Steve Bannon reports to prison for contempt sentence
Steve Bannon said he was “proud” to begin his prison sentence Monday for contempt of Congress.
Steve Bannon said he was “proud” to begin his prison sentence Monday for contempt of Congress.
New Connecticut laws taking effect July 1
These include requirements for hairdressers, restrictions for social media companies, changes for kindergarten enrollment and more:
These include requirements for hairdressers, restrictions for social media companies, changes for kindergarten enrollment and more:
$2 million bail set for man charged with trying to drown 2 children at Connecticut beach
Romney Desronvil, of Queens, has been charged with attempted murder after authorities said he tried to drown two young children at a Connecticut beach over the weekend.
Romney Desronvil, of Queens, has been charged with attempted murder after authorities said he tried to drown two young children at a Connecticut beach over the weekend.
CT fireworks guide 2024: Top spots to watch them this summer
Looking to see fireworks this summer in CT? Here's a list of 2024 displays throughout Connecticut.
Looking to see fireworks this summer in CT? Here's a list of 2024 displays throughout Connecticut.
Michelle Troconis sentenced to more than 14 years in prison in Jennifer Dulos case
Michelle Troconis has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of helping her boyfriend plot and cover up the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos in 2019.
Michelle Troconis has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of helping her boyfriend plot and cover up the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos in 2019.
Northern lights forecast for NY, NJ, CT: Will aurora borealis be visible Friday and Saturday?
Another solar storm hitting Earth this weekend could produce northern lights in parts of the United States. But will the glow of the aurora borealis be visible in the tri-state area?
Another solar storm hitting Earth this weekend could produce northern lights in parts of the United States. But will the glow of the aurora borealis be visible in the tri-state area?
Connecticut lawmakers looking to crack down on noisy cars
Connecticut lawmakers are proposing new legislation that would allow police to use sound cameras to identify noisy cars and send the owners a ticket.
Connecticut lawmakers are proposing new legislation that would allow police to use sound cameras to identify noisy cars and send the owners a ticket.