Connecticut listeners are waking up to a wave of important news this week. In government and politics, the race for the next Connecticut governor is heating up as Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio officially enters the field, joining Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker and New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, who is still raising funds and considering a run. On the Democratic side, State Representative Josh Elliott has filed paperwork for his own bid, signaling a potentially competitive gubernatorial contest ahead, according to coverage from Fox 61. Meanwhile, the 2025 legislative session wrapped with new statutory requirements for public libraries; the recently approved Public Act 25-168 Section 322 now mandates all major libraries update their policies to remain eligible for key state grants. All finalized policies must be submitted by November 1, reflecting state government’s push for greater efficiency and compliance.

Turning to the business landscape, Connecticut companies are making national headlines for growth. According to Hartford Business Journal and the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, thirty-four firms from the state made the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the country. Topping the Connecticut list is Global Medical Virtual Assistants out of West Hartford, which experienced over 1,000 percent revenue growth and now operates with $16 million in annual sales. Other standouts include Shelton-based Budderfly, which recently closed $100 million in financing and increased its total raised capital beyond $1 billion, as well as Danbury’s organic snack producer LesserEvil, now set to be acquired by The Hershey Company in a $750 million deal.

On the community front, exciting progress continues on the largest capital project in Greenwich history. The new 125,000 square-foot Central Middle School reached a symbolic milestone with a topping-off ceremony, as a steel beam signed by students, staff, and town leaders was hoisted into place. The new school, which replaces the 1958 original and addresses previous structural concerns, remains on track to open ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, Patch and the New Haven Register report. Elsewhere, Middletown Public Schools kicked off the academic year with a popular back-to-school fair to provide supplies and health screenings to local families, ensuring students are set for success this fall, highlighted by Fox 61.

Recent public safety notes include a tragic uptick in cyclist deaths, as Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz pointed out a spike to six fatalities this year, triple the five-year average. New safety legislation requiring helmets for riders under 17 and new e-bike regulations takes effect in October, reflecting state leaders’ concern for road safety.

Weather across Connecticut has been mostly typical for August, with no significant storms impacting the region in recent days.

Looking ahead, listeners can anticipate more updates on the governor’s race, further progress on major school and infrastructure projects statewide, and new policies taking effect as towns and agencies prepare for the upcoming fall election cycle. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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