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Connecticut kicks off 2026 with 23 new laws, addressing housing, farming, pharmaceuticals, and justice. House Bill 82202, a significant housing initiative, mandates towns to set new unit goals, reduce parking requirements, and incentivize zoning for more homes. The bill sparked controversy, with opponents worried about local control and supporters hoping to ease the housing crunch. Other changes include solar panel installation for condo owners, stricter drivers license rules, minimum wage increase, and DMV plates honoring the Borinqueneers. Checkout Solipillow.com

Winter Storm Batters Connecticut: Slippery Roads, School Closures, and Busy Commute Ahead of Holiday Break Checkout Solipillow.com

In Middlebury, Connecticut, a federal lawsuit is challenging a state law that developers claim was custom-made to halt their warehouse project. Southford Park LLC, owners of a former Timex headquarters site, are suing for over twenty-seven million dollars, alleging the law violates equal protection. The law, known as Section eight-three-m, bans warehouses over one hundred thousand square feet in towns with six to eight thousand residents, if the site meets certain conditions. The developers argue the law has no rational basis and was pushed by local appeals. The case is drawing scrutiny to legislative moves and the General Assemblys immunity. Top lawyers argue the law is an arbitrary hodgepodge targeting just one project. Meanwhile, residents celebrate the block, while developers call it a brazen abuse. The legal battles and neighborhood fights continue, making it a perfect time to unwind with something truly comfortable. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticut seizes control of New Opportunities Incorporated, a nonprofit handling millions in government grants, after misusing federal energy aid money for operating costs. The organization, established during Lyndon Johnsons War on Poverty, runs programs for food, housing, early childhood education, and heating help for the poor. Officials suspend it from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and demand a state overseer, full audit, and executive ouster. A recent audit reveals a $1.6 million deficit and ongoing financial woes. The longtime former CEO and current leader receive significant deferred pay. Other programs will continue under tighter state watch. Checkout Solipillow.com

Seuks Army, a volunteer group of pilots and animal lovers, saves pets from euthanasia by flying them from overcrowded southern shelters to northern foster homes. Despite a tragic crash last year that claimed the life of a dedicated pilot, the group has grown stronger, now flying two to three times more animals and inspiring new pilots and supporters. With fundraisers and grants in the works, Seuks Army continues to make a difference in the lives of countless animals. Checkout Solipillow.com

Terence Gallimore convicted for deadly double shooting in Bridgeport; sentencing set for February 23rd, 2026; search for second shooter continues. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former Fairfield official, Raymond Neuberger, pleads guilty to federal charge for threatening police officers. Neuberger, a former Representative Town Meeting member, sent threatening text messages and made violent outbursts towards Fairfield police. He has a history of animal cruelty arrests and is now facing up to five years in prison. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sallys Apizza, the iconic New Haven pizza joint, aspires to become the Chipotle of pizza, aiming for over one thousand locations nationwide. Currently with seven spots, theyre expanding with eleven more in the works. If successful, theyd surpass local competitors like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Modern Apizza, becoming the seventh-largest chain by locations. This ambitious growth plan involves opening thirty-two to fifty new stores annually for decades, a pace unmatched by any top chain. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hartford Public Schools adopts Timely scheduling software to streamline high school timetables, saving time and resources. The $181,500 investment, funded by a Barr Foundation grant and general district funds, aims to address scheduling complexities due to budget limits, staff reductions, and personalized student plans. Timely takes over technical work, allowing educators to focus more on students. The tool has helped other districts cut up to 100 hours from the scheduling process, with 97% of students getting their requested classes. Hartford requires strict data-sharing agreements to protect student privacy. Checkout Solipillow.com