Good morning, Hartford.

General Dynamics Electric Boat is set to hire thousands of workers in southeastern Connecticut today as it builds new submarines & local leaders urge collaborative steps to address a shortage of about 27,000 homes amid rising costs in Norwich and Groton.

Federal officials said a Bridgeport man dumped used oil at an abandoned Hartford property — oil leaked onto a neighboring nonprofit’s lot.

Bradley International Airport (Connecticut's busiest) will boost its parking capacity by 20% to ease congestion and support more travelers starting soon.

State officials announced Wednesday that Connecticut's minimum wage will rise from $16.94 to $17.48 on Jan.

1, 2027 as Gov. Lamont previewed the boost outside a West Hartford Big Y — a 3.2% jump benefiting full-time workers.

Dylan Fearon is live in East Hartford with Superintendent Thomas Anderson as they prepare the community for back-to-school season.

The Connecticut Board of Education approved new cellphone guidelines on Wednesday morning, setting tougher rules for classroom cellphone use.

The unanimous decision will guide schools as they update their student device policies.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and Cathy Holahan finalized their divorce in Hartford in late July, nearly two years after announcing their separation and pledging to co-parent their two sons; Judge Jason Lobo processed the filing on July 20, and Murphy's office did not comment.

On July 20, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and Cathy Holahan finalized their divorce in Hartford District Superior Court nearly two years after announcing their separation; the couple will co-parent their two teenage sons.

Murphy offered no comment as he headed to a Senate vote.

Connecticut state officials announced a benefit for residents who lost SNAP assistance, allowing eligible households to apply for $300 in grocery gift cards redeemable anywhere SNAP is accepted; applications run through December via local Community Action Agencies & are limited to one per household.

Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s report raises concerns over prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket—highlighting risks such as gambling addiction, insider trading, and marketing to those under 21—as state regulators weigh enforcement of gambling laws amid ongoing litigation.

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