A new federal courthouse will be built in Hartford.  The United States General Services Administration recently received almost $335 million from Congress for the construction of a new 281,000-square-foot building containing 11 courtrooms. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed in 2029.

Governor Ned Lamont passed a bill that mandates all newborns be screened for CMV. Officials say that it is a virus that is the number one cause of non-genetic hearing loss in America. Under current Connecticut law, only babies who flunk their hearing tests are tested for CMV.

Governor Ned Lamont has signed a law creating an early voting system in Connecticut. The legislation will impact general elections, special elections and primaries in the state. The bill gives Connecticut voters 14 days to cast their general election ballots early and in-person.

Health officials are recommending that those who have respiratory illnesses stay inside today due to smoky air conditions caused by the Canadian Wildfires that have been causing poor air quality throughout the Northeast. They also noted that even healthy adults should minimize their outdoor activity.

A New London man was arrested earlier this week in connection to his alleged role in a West Hartford Street takeover. 19 year old Freilyn Guzman turned himself into police and is facing multiple charges including reckless driving.