Connecticut officials are considering further action after federal prosecutors alleged at least 100 sham marriages occurred in the state. A new law imposes a 48-hour waiting period for marriage licenses beginning October first and strengthens oversight of justices of the peace.

Brain-like blobs spotted in Candlewood Lake are harmless colonies of tiny animals called bryozoans. Experts say they are native to the region, pose no danger to people or pets and indicate a healthy lake. Officials recommend leaving the colonies undisturbed.

A Texas appeals court has reduced a 50 million dollar judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to one-point-five million dollars. The case involved his claims that the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. A separate one-point-four billion dollar Connecticut judgment remains unchanged.

Danbury-based Ethan Allen has declared a three-dollar-per-share special dividend as an activist investor seeks to replace the board and longtime CEO Farooq Kathwari. The company says the payout reflects its financial strength. Investor Doug Bergeron calls it an attempt to distract shareholders.

A Waterbury woman faces manslaughter and DUI charges after police say her SUV struck and killed a 43 year old Danbury man last Wednesday night. Investigators say 38 year old Meralis Rivera-Maldonado continued driving before crashing into two parked vehicles. She was arraigned Friday.

Food Emporium will close its Federal Road supermarket at the end of August, about nine months after opening its only Connecticut location. A town official says sales fell short of expectations. The 10,000-square-foot space has already attracted interest from possible tenants.

State funding is helping expand services at the Newtown Community Center, including childcare programs, a new senior shuttle and an outdoor splash pad for children. Governor Ned Lamont toured the facility last week with town officials.

Connecticut is releasing $10.6 million in grants to help school districts provide more special education services within their own schools. The money comes through the state’s new High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program and is intended to reduce reliance on more costly out-of-district placements.

Connecticut will join five other New England states for a regional nuclear energy summit September 30 in Lowell, Massachusetts. The meeting will examine advanced nuclear and fusion technologies, including their potential impact on energy costs, grid reliability and future power needs. Connecticut energy officials will take part in the discussions.

Connecticut is accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Veterans Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes veterans who continued serving their communities after leaving the military. Nominees must meet state eligibility requirements and have an honorable discharge. Nominations are due September 30.