Pride & Community Safety: Connecticut Pride Summit in New Haven brought together 76 people from 35 groups to share organizing know-how, allyship, and safety tips—framed as resistance amid attacks on trans youth and LGBTQ history. Local History Leadership: The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History welcomed new CEO Ilene Frank, spotlighting how museums keep state stories alive. Courts & Public Safety: A Bridgeport “self-appointed community activist” was found guilty of threatening police officers after social media posts tied to a 2025 officer-involved shooting; sentencing is set for July. State Policy & Affordability: Gov. Lamont and the Bond Commission approved major investments, including $16.5M for childcare capital upgrades and a new One Entry Portal to streamline access. Clean Energy Update: CT extended home and community solar incentives through 2035, with battery storage poised to benefit most from the new rules. Arts & Culture Calendar: CT arts week highlights a packed lineup—from Mraz/Modest Mouse/MGK to David Lee Roth and niche acts like a deaf-focused regional rock band. Health & Environment: A new study links everyday air pollution exposure with poorer brain function, urging practical steps to reduce exposure. Labor Rights Spotlight: Dolores Huerta brought her “Sí se puede” message to Hartford, connecting farmworker activism to today’s fight for dignity. Education & Inclusion: Yale faculty survey finds many fear arrest tied to teaching, underscoring rising tensions around academic freedom.