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KLAR: Connecticut Ban on Styrofoam Packaging Frustrates Struggling Restaurants

April 7, 2026 John Klar

A pending Connecticut bill that would ban Styrofoam take-out packaging and impose numerous other mandates on restaurants in the Constitution State illustrates the classic metaphor of roads to Hell being paved with good intentions. Some restaurants perceive that Connecticut’s constitution is being crumpled up and burned in the legislature’s drive to stop Styrofoam from being … Read more

Morning Update: Identification Please

March 24, 2026 The Morning Update

Today, on the Morning Update, elected Democrats are the only ‘group’ opposed to ID to vote, but they are fine with requiring ID for all sorts of things, and in Connecticut, Democrats don’t want you to produce an ID to vote, but you will need ID for this. And yes, I say Tuesday, March 23rd, … Read more

MacDonald: Connecticut’s Solution to Housing Crisis – End Local Zoning

June 10, 2025 Steve MacDonald

In England, if you want to start a fight in a bar (or a Pub), say something nasty about the monarchy or the nearest football team. In New Hampshire, it’s housing and zoning. We’ve offered our pages to both sides with a few takers because it’s a complex issue, and there are a lot of … Read more

An Object Lesson in Coddling Insane Murderers

February 4, 2025 John Klar

A “cannibal” who killed a homeless man and ate his eyes and brain was committed in 2013 to Connecticut’s custody for a term of 60 years, then released from the secure facility where he had been housed on “temporary leave” to a group home in September 2023. A hearing scheduled for February 21 will determine whether he is … Read more

Absentee Ballot Fraud Is Real! (When It Happens to a Democrat…)

November 1, 2023 Rob Roper

Connecticut Democrats weren’t thrilled at the idea of a convicted felon (and, LOL, seven-term incumbent) winning their primary for the city of Bridgeport’s mayoral race. They were relieved when going to bed on election night that challenger John Gomes appeared to have pulled off a 487-vote victory.

Connecticut Mandates Climate Religion Classes in Government Schools

December 20, 2022 Steve MacDonald

The religion with the worst track record on predictions might surprise you. It’s the climate cult. A faith based on the mythical notion that 97% of “scientists” think human activity is warming the earth and that politicians, with enough of someone else’s money, can prevent it.

The Bigoted Woke Mask Continues to Slip

September 6, 2022September 5, 2022 Op-Ed

The CT public school administrator has clearly revealed the true sophistry of the Woke/CRT/Anti-racist dogma. Likewise, (assuming this internal union leadership “warning memo” is genuine). Like the school administrator, this labor organization has also exposed its bigoted foundational beliefs.

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NH Has Lowest Grocery Bill Per Person Per Month in the Entire US (How’d Your State Do?)

July 10, 2021 Steve MacDonald

We like to talk about how much better living in New Hampshire is than anywhere else, but I think this is my first rodeo with this statistic. The cost per month of groceries per person.

“Well, Boys will be girls!”

June 9, 2022May 25, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Connecticut has been transitioning away from its old nickname, the Constitution State, for years. The more apt and current ‘Nutmeg’ state is better suited. They are nuts for letting Meg (formerly known as Mark) Compete and win in girls’ sports.

If the ACLU Says it Defends “Racist Speech” Where Are They on Teachers Silencing Parents ‘cuz CRT?

May 24, 2021 Steve MacDonald

A student at Fairfield Warde High School in Connecticut was arrested by the police for “ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race” after he posted a picture of a black student online with a racist slur. The ACLU objected.

Navigating The Territory: The Connecticut Restart

April 30, 2021 Guest Contributor

As Connecticut employers enter this challenging phase of restarting work and reopening workplaces, many owners are looking for insights. It’s important to keep exploring and refining our approaches to find the best options for health, safety, and sensitivity. Pandemic Laws Are Changing Rapidly Employers are working tirelessly to stay up to date with the lightning-fast … Read more

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Connecticut Lies to the People as it Lobbys for Another Economy Killing Gas Tax

March 9, 2021 Steve MacDonald

The Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) is a scam. Elected officials pass off taxing power to a board that then pumps hard-working Americans for cash laundered into state coffers. States looking to fill budget shortfalls pretend that money is for “Clean Transportation” but that’s a lie too.

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CT Governor Wants Regional Board to Raise the Gas Tax (TCI) Because His State Needs the Money.

November 26, 2021January 3, 2021 Steve MacDonald

The folks who pushed, promoted, and signed on to the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) are so cute. They keep insisting that this is about saving the planet. We’ll reduce emissions. Gaia will love us. Sorry, as with all such schemes, the goal is to milk the sick cow for a few more bucks before it dies.

Biden Education Secretary is Good With Teaching That America is Intrinsically Racist

December 23, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Joe Biden’s pick for education secretary is Miguel Cardona. He helped create Connecticut’s statewide mandatory minority studies course. It “analyze[s] how race, power, and privilege influence group access to citizenship, civil rights, and economic power.”

Men are Dominating Women’s Sports

March 29, 2020 Beth Scaer

New Hampshire women athletes are losing to men in sports; men who have gone through male puberty and who are much stronger and faster than the women they’re competing against.

New England Gun Manufacturer Has Had Enough – Moving to Wyoming

November 22, 2019 Steve MacDonald

We’ve written more than a few stories about Connecticut. The ‘You Need a Liberal “Constitution” to live there‘ State has made it a mission to drive business away. Especially gun makers, who continue to flee this crappy little left-wing armpit of America.

Students Arrested: You Can’t Yell Ni**er in an “Empty” Campus Parking Lot

October 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Two University of Connecticut students, peaceably exploring (among themselves) the realm of offensive language, chambered the word ni**er and fired. In an empty parking lot. On-campus. But someone in a nearby dorm heard them. Guess who got arrested?

Connecticut Pregnancy Centers Are Under Legislative Attack

April 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Connecticut is the Northeast’s Liberal California (right after New York, of course). Their taxes are driving wealthy people away. Their gun-grabbing is driving manufacturers away. And now they are trying to drive out pregnancy care centers.

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Connecticut Anti-Gun Activist Threatens State Senator and NRA Members – “If I had a Gun…”

March 11, 2019 Steve MacDonald

In keeping with the trend of left-wing shooters gunning down innocent people, “An anti-gun activist was removed from a gun hearing in Connecticut Monday after sending an iMessage threatening to shoot a legislator and NRA members.” If you missed Rep. Judy Aron’s remarks from the rally this weekend check them out. She’s a refugee from … Read more

For the Conscientious “Rapist” – Yale Approves #MeToo Vending Machine

December 17, 2018 Steve MacDonald

If you thought finding a “snack” machine with everything “but what you wanted” at 2 am was bad before welcome to 2018. Yale, the college not the lock company, has approved an emergency contraceptive vending machine. What the hell is that? It’s a vending machine on a college campus that dispenses ’emergency’ contraceptives. For the thoughtful … Read more