Based in Hartford, Connecticut, CT Mirror was founded in 2009 and first published on January 25, 2010.

[3] CT Mirror covers a range of public policy topics including the state budget, economic development, politics, education, health, justice, housing, the environment, transportation, legislation, campaigns, and elections.

[citation needed] CT Mirror is the only subsidiary of the nonprofit Connecticut News Project.

[4] Board leadership includes Bilal Sekou (chair), Joe McGee (vice-chair), Shelley Geballe (secretary) and Fionnuala Darby-Hudgens (treasurer).

He is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, revenue generation, product innovation, reader engagement, and all business operations.