Connecticut is making news this week across politics, business, education, and community affairs. Top headlines include concerns about public safety following several shootings in Hartford and New Haven, tensions in state politics as election issues resurface, and a potential bus driver strike that could disrupt back-to-school plans. FOX61 highlights that Hartford police are increasing their presence after a double shooting raised alarm, and New Haven authorities are calling for community cooperation as they investigate another downtown shooting. Statewide, bus drivers in districts like Cromwell and Middletown are threatening to strike if contract negotiations do not progress before the September 30 deadline, which could impact school transportation as the academic year begins.

Connecticut’s political landscape continues to be shaped by ongoing debates at the state legislature and new national pressures. According to CT Mirror, no major bills emerged from the 2025 legislative session, but homeschooling regulation remains contentious. After a working group on the matter disbanded, homeschooling families continue to lobby against new oversight. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Senate Republicans report that U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has demanded explanations for the state’s so-called sanctuary policies, putting Governor Lamont’s administration on the defensive. In local politics, Bridgeport election controversies persist following new arrests related to absentee ballot mishandling, a case that has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers.

Business news in Connecticut includes a wave of new small business registrations in towns like Weston, Redding, and Easton, according to Patch. Norwalk is gaining recognition for sustainable growth and economic innovation, with city leaders advancing transit electrification, affordable housing, and support for local entrepreneurs, as chronicled by Tomorrow Norwalk. The city’s disciplined budgeting and capital investments offer a model of growth balanced with community needs. On the policy front, Connecticut’s newly enacted $9.7 billion bond package will fund school construction, transportation upgrades, and other infrastructure projects, reports the Lakeville Journal. At the same time, there is anxiety in the healthcare sector as state lawmakers and citizens respond to insurers proposing nearly 20 percent increases in the cost of individual health plans.

Community news features the grand opening of a $72 million middle school in Cromwell, detailed by Greenwich Time. The modern campus replaces an outdated facility and aims to provide a more inclusive, technology-forward learning environment for more than 400 students. Statewide, new education laws are taking effect this school year. Among them, requirements for schools to add Asian American and Pacific Islander history, as well as civics and media literacy to their curriculum, reflect the state’s commitment to inclusion and informed citizenship.

Weather across the state has been mostly calm, with no major recent storms impacting infrastructure or public safety. However, community concerns about safety are heightened after incidents of violence and increased police activity around schools and places of worship.

Looking ahead, listeners can expect continued debate over homeschooling oversight and state policy as lawmakers prepare for future sessions. The potential for a bus driver strike remains a pressing concern for families as school resumes. Ongoing local business growth and infrastructure investments will be worth watching, especially as towns adjust to new state funding. Political tensions surrounding election security and sanctuary policies could stay in the headlines as state and federal authorities remain engaged.

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