News across Capitol Region

NEW - Marriage License Waiting Period Begins October 1, 2026
Senate passes college sports bill amid opposition from CT senators
Blumenthal’s measure could make it easier for schools like UConn to join a power conference. But he and Murphy didn't back the overall bill.
Will CT fugitive Kosta Diamantis lose his Farmington home?
Federal prosecutors could move this week to seize the Farmington home of Kosta Diamantis, the former high-ranking state budget official.
REGISTER: ‘In The Room’ with Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Join us on October 7 for a live conversation between U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and CT Mirror Executive Editor Elizabeth Hamilton!
Trump used impossible foreign labor standards as tariff workaround, small businesses say
Small businesses will once again challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the Court of International Trade in New York City this week.

Lombardi Lineup: Will we see a first-time World Series Champion?
The MLB Postseason is set to begin and sitting at the top of both leagues are franchises vying to make history. The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers hold two of the best records in the MLB, yet neither of them has ever won a World Series title.

Is it over for Denny Hamlin’s championship hopes?
Denny Hamlin has lost ground yet again to Kyle Larson in the standings after Larson’s perfect day at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 27. Hamlin now sits 26 points behind Larson with six races to go, and I think it’s time to bring up the fact that Hamlin hasn’t been the driver he…

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Who will win the American League Wild Card series?
Fans won’t want to miss this set of games, as this rivalry is as old as time. You better believe the Red Sox will come out on top Tuesday night.
Roundtable: Favorite childhood TV show
Many Gen Z students grew up on television, not social media. What are the children missing out on today? Keep reading for some nostalgic recommendations as the Life section reflects on their favorite shows to watch when they were younger.
Out-of-state bottle returns in CT will now be a crime
Trucks of empty bottles flooding Connecticut’s bottle redemption centers may face legal ramifications starting Oct. 1 after a law addressing increases in fraud passed this summer. The bottle bill was originally passed in 1978 to reduce litter and encourage recycling by adding a…
Op-Ed: ‘AI for ImpaCT’ Aims to Prepare UConn Students for the Technology’s Impact on Professions, Society
I appreciate the comments made by The Daily Campus editorial board in its Sept. 14 editorial, “UConn’s AI for ImpaCT initiative does more harm than good.” I agree with the editorial board’s concerns regarding the potential for AI to impact critical thinking and human…
