CT's New Budget: Here's Everything You Need To Know

Here are the news stories trending across Connecticut on Thursday morning:

CT Legislature Approves 2-Year $46.4 Billion Budget: Here’s What The Spending Plan Does, And What It Doesn’t

Gov. Ned Lamont said he plans on signing the new spending plan, which would go into effect July 1. Here’s everything you need to know about the new budget.>>>Read More.

Here’s Why CT’s Recreational Marijuana Bill Hasn’t Been Approved Yet

A bill legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults is now stalled in the House of Representatives, for now. Here’s what is next.>>>Read More.

Police Arrest Officer On Trespassing Charge: PD

The officer was arrested and charged after refusing to leave a home, according to police.>>>Read More.

Neighbors Rally Around Turkey Shot By Police

Police shot a turkey after receiving complaints about the bird being aggressive.>>>Read More.

Live traffic and weather report for CT:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

MERIDEN - Road Work on I-691 Westbound by Exit 4 in effect today until 3:31 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:00 am.

DANBURY - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 4 and 3 (0.3 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:14 am.
6/10/21, 9:13 AM

HARTFORD - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 45 and 44 (0.3 miles) in effect today until 3:22 pm. The left shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:22 am.

WATERBURY - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 23 and 20 (2.0 miles). Reported Thursday, June 10 at 6:47 am.

WETHERSFIELD - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 24 and 27 (3.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:12 am.

CROMWELL - Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 21 and 24 (6.0 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:17 am.

WALLINGFORD - Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 15 and 13 (5.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:19 am.

GROTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 86 and 84 (2.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 8:53 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 3 (6.8 miles). Reported Thursday, June 10 at 6:58 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 13 (10.2 miles). Reported Thursday, June 10 at 8:38 am.

E. HARTFORD - Road Work on RT2 Westbound between Exits 5D and 4 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:16 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Northbound between Exits 9 and Route 111 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 7:08 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT25 Southbound between Route 111 and Exit 9 (2.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:11 am.

NEW BRITAIN - Road Work on RT72 Eastbound between Exits 7 and 8 in effect today until 3:28 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 8:16 am.

TRUMBULL - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 11 and 12 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 9:16 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Road Work on RT9 Southbound between Exits 10 and 9 (3.8 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Thursday, June 10 at 8:27 am.