The latest New England stories on topics like climate change and the environment, the economy, health, racial equity, culture and politics — as reported by newsrooms of the New England News Collaborative, a 9-station consortium of the region's top public media organizations.
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Tyler Russell/Connecticut PublicConnecticut data from 2022 to 2023 show medications from retail pharmacies accounted for the state's highest health care spending increase. -
Mark Mirko/Connecticut PublicMore than a quarter of Connecticut's plant and wildlife species need more conservation research due to declining populations, threats, cultural importance or lack of data.
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The state Supreme Court has suspended Christopher Burns’ law license after he allegedly spent a client’s money without performing any legal services. Separately, Burns has sued former Gov. Chris Sununu on behalf of clients. -
The website documents which birds are living in Connecticut and where, including wintering birds. Organizers say the website will help conservationists figure out which lands to protect so birds can continue to breed. -
Federal officials froze child care payments to Minnesota in the wake of fraud allegations and are now requiring all states to submit certain documentation to continue receiving funding. -
The state budget cut higher education funding by $35 million over two years, leading to staff cuts and tuition increases. Now, senators from both parties have proposed new spending to mitigate the impacts. -
Driven south due to a poor conifer crop up north, evening grosbeaks, redpolls and bohemian waxwings will be looking for food in fallow fields, fruit trees and backyard feeders in parts of New England. -
Experts predict dry conditions will last into spring, which could harm local ecosystems. -
After you strap your Christmas tree to the top of your car, what happens to the field where you cut it down? -
After a six month delay, children placed in group homes will now be provided lawyers to advocate for their interests during abuse and neglect proceedings. -
A new batch of laws takes effect Jan. 1, and this year’s list includes a ban on so-called “forever chemicals” in certain products, cheaper outpatient drugs and a higher minimum wage. -
A team of scientists at the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden worked around the clock to examine evidence related to the Dec. 13 mass shooting at Brown University.
