Attorney General William Tong said the state Supreme Court upheld Connecticut’s school vaccine requirements after rejecting challenges on constitutional grounds and remanding claims under the Religious Freedom Act to Superior Court.
Lawmakers say the decision affirms that students must meet immunization rules to attend school (a measure keeping communities safe).
On Monday, Sept. 14, several Avelo Airlines flights were diverted from Tweed to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks (runway lighting issues disrupted operations), according to the Connecticut Airport Authority.
Connecticut celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept.
15 to Oct. 15 with a full lineup of events statewide — parades, art exhibits, business expos and music festivals. In Hartford, The Funny Bone Comedy Club hosts a comedy celebration on Sept. 27.
The West Hartford Fire Department is promoting free home safety visits during Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept.
21-25) to help residents prevent falls.
Connecticut senators Murphy and Blumenthal voted against a college sports bill that advanced Tuesday in the Senate (addressing rules on player transfers and NIL agreements) as debates continue over whether the legislation protects or exploits student athletes.
Level99 will open an immersive entertainment venue this fall in The Corbin Collection in West Hartford and begin hiring 100 staff with job fairs starting Sept.
28. The venue features more than 50 interactive games and an adjoining restaurant offering Detroit-style pizza and craft brews — reviving a long-vacant space.
After Sunday's flash flooding, Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli advised local business owners to follow state cleanup guidance when handling damaged food and alcohol inventory to prevent the sale of contaminated products — affected operators may contact state agencies for assistance.
Fetching Hearts Rescue will host Spirits & Strays on Saturday, Oct.
17, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Enfield to raise funds for its dog rescue work; doors open at 2:15 p.m. with tickets at $40 and raffle prizes available.
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