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May 17 2026SPORTS

ASU Teams Set for Big 12 Playoff Push

Arizona State’s athletes are stepping onto the postseason stage this week, with a mix of golf and baseball events that could bring national recognition. The Sun Devils’ men’s and women’s golf squads have already secured spots in the NCAA tournaments, while the baseball team is aiming to break into t

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Who should run Arizona’s schools? The fight over vouchers, spending, and who can manage public money

Arizona’s superintendent race is heating up between two Republicans locked in a public battle over school money. At the center is a voucher program meant to help families pay for private education. An audit last spring found the program’s overseer couldn’t track over half a billion dollars spent in

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May 04 2026POLITICS

A springtime vote for Connecticut's new official symbols

Connecticut might soon join the majority of U. S. states by declaring an official amphibian. The spring peeper has been advancing through the legislature, pushed forward by students who noticed the state lacked this kind of representation. Lawmakers passed the bill 136-0, showing unusual unity, but

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

How Connecticut’s Healthcare System Makes Money While Patients Pay More

Connecticut’s lawmakers are quietly pushing big changes to a federal drug discount program that feels more like a business deal than public policy. A last-minute addition to a routine bill quietly expanded the 340B program, letting hospitals buy drugs at extreme discounts—sometimes for a fraction of

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

Connecticut’s crime drop in 2025 – but not all crimes are shrinking

Connecticut closed 2025 with safer streets than the year before. Violent crime fell by almost 8%, homicides dropped from 90 to 70, and simple assaults slid 10%. Even thefts from cars nosedived by 31%. Yet behind these numbers sits a twist: drug offenses soared 13%, identity theft spiked 18%, and ars

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

UConn marches past Notre Dame to stay undefeated and reach Final Four

Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, gave the top-seeded Huskies their toughest fight in the regional final, even if the final score doesn’t tell the full story. UConn still dominated with

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

How Connecticut’s Taxes Stack Up: Who Pays the Most?

Connecticut’s tax scene is a puzzle. The state relies heavily on income taxes for its $27 billion budget, yet many say the richest people pay too little. A recent study from 2011 to 2020 looks at how different income groups actually share the burden. First, income taxes bring in about a third of al

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Feb 16 2026WEATHER

Cold Snap Challenges: Heating Oil Woes in Connecticut

Connecticut's recent harsh winter has caused significant problems for both heating oil companies and consumers. The deep snow and extreme cold have made deliveries difficult, with trucks struggling to navigate snow-covered paths to reach homes. In some cases, delivery hoses had to be snaked through

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Wildcats Face a Tough Test on Short Rest

Arizona’s basketball squad is heading back to one of the most intense arenas in the country, but this time they have only a single day to recover from their previous game. The Wildcats will confront the No. 14‑ranked Kansas team in Allen Fieldhouse, a venue known for its loud and passionate crowd. T

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Jan 27 2026SPORTS

Arizona's Tight Victory Over BYU Keeps Them Unbeaten

Arizona's basketball team had a close call against BYU. They almost lost their perfect season. The game was intense and full of drama. Arizona was leading by a lot at one point. Then BYU made a big comeback. The final minutes were nerve-wracking. Arizona's players had to work hard to keep their lead

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