Connecticut Politics
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Connecticut Finance Panel Backs $900M in Tax Cuts
Connecticut's Finance Committee endorsed nearly $900M in tax relief options, setting up a budget clash with Gov. Lamont before the May 6 session deadline.
CT Faces Tiny $6M Budget Deficit, Comptroller Projects
Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon projects a $6 million budget deficit, the state's first under Gov. Ned Lamont, though reserves dwarf the shortfall.
CT Legislature Passes $29B Budget Plan, Heads to Lamont
Connecticut's Appropriations Committee approved a $29B state budget, boosting spending 6.2% and setting up negotiations with Gov. Ned Lamont.
Sen. Tony Hwang Retires: CT GOP Faces Deeper Crisis
Connecticut Republican Sen. Tony Hwang won't seek a seventh term, leaving two Fairfield County seats vulnerable and the GOP caucus near single digits.
Will Higher Gas Prices Actually Boost Mass Transit?
Connecticut transit advocates hope rising gas prices will shift commuters to trains and buses, but the economic reality is far more complicated.
CT Governor Opposes SAVE America Act Voting Rules
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas slam the SAVE America Act, saying it would suppress voting for thousands of residents.
Connecticut Push for Ranked-Choice Voting in Cities
Senate Bill 386 would let Connecticut municipalities adopt ranked-choice voting. Advocates are racing to build Senate support before the session ends.
Sister Fights for Brother's Rights at Osborn Prison
Lisa Velasquez-Torres speaks out about dire conditions at Osborn Correctional Institution, where her brother Luis faces neglect and medical failures.
CT Politics: Ganim Reelection, DECD Study & More
Gov. Lamont backs Bridgeport Mayor Ganim's 2027 reelection bid, while a DECD statewide economic study faces funding hurdles in Hartford.
CT Senate Approves State Employee Raises 30-2
The Connecticut Senate voted 30-2 to approve raises for 3,661 unionized state workers, a sharp contrast to the heated House debate a day earlier.
CT Climate Superfund Act vs. Gas Price Myths
Connecticut's Climate Superfund Act opponents blame it for rising gas prices. Here's why economists say that argument doesn't hold up.
Ritter Eyes Compromise on CT Tax Rebates and School Aid
House Speaker Matt Ritter says Connecticut lawmakers are nearing a deal balancing Governor Lamont's tax rebate plan with increased funding for local schools.
Can CT Bars Sell THC-Infused Drinks? State Law Explained
Connecticut bars cannot legally sell THC-infused drinks. Learn who can sell them, the 2024 rule change, and what the state's cannabis law requires.
Connecticut Launches First Tire Stewardship Program
Connecticut launches the nation's first manufacturer-led tire stewardship program, allowing free tire drop-offs at four town transfer stations.
Connecticut Pushes Congress to Reform the Jones Act
Connecticut lawmakers are urging Congress to reform the 1920 Jones Act, citing higher energy costs, burdens on Puerto Rico, and clean energy delays.
CT Bills Seek ICE Accountability Backed by Tong & Blumenthal
Connecticut's Judiciary Committee advanced bills to let the state sue ICE agents for civil rights violations and restrict immigration enforcement locations.
Connecticut Pre-K Endowment Funding in Peril as Surplus Shrinks
Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Endowment may receive just $30M—less than 10% of what lawmakers promised—as the state's budget surplus dwindles.
Bridgeport Cop Took Ambulance Meant for Shooting Victim
A Connecticut Inspector General report reveals a Bridgeport officer redirected an ambulance from dying shooting victim Dyshan Best to a colleague with a panic attack.
Lamont Pushes Connecticut Ban on Machine Gun-Convertible Handguns
Gov. Ned Lamont proposes making Connecticut the second state to ban handguns easily converted to machine guns using illegal after-market switches.
Strong CT Schools Need Community Partnerships
Bridgeport students and educators braved winter storms to advocate for stronger school-community partnerships at the Connecticut State Capitol.
Connecticut Bills Would Shield Officials' Addresses From Public
Connecticut lawmakers weigh three bills exempting public servants' addresses from FOIA disclosure, raising press freedom and accountability concerns.
John Larson Faces Primary Challenge in Connecticut's 1st District
Rep. John Larson, 77, faces an unprecedented primary challenge in Connecticut as three younger Democrats push for generational change in Congress.
Connecticut Bill Would Fund UConn UFO Study
Connecticut lawmakers introduced H.B. 5422, directing UConn to study UFOs and evaluate a permanent state center, raising taxpayer spending concerns.
CT Politics: Eviction Reform, Aquarion & Towing Laws
Connecticut politics this week covers DHS funding fights, eviction reform, water utility oversight, towing laws, and school grant updates.
CT Lawmakers Propose $40M Plan to Offset Federal SNAP Cuts
Connecticut Democrats push a $40M bridge food assistance program to help 36,000 residents losing SNAP benefits under new federal work requirements.
CT's Southeast Resiliency Project Delayed by DEEP Decision
Eastern Connecticut's critical gas pipeline upgrade is 90% complete, but a state agency review is blocking the final three miles from moving forward.
CT Home Care Advocates Fear Cuts to Community First Choice
Connecticut families protest Gov. Lamont's plan to eliminate Community First Choice, warning thousands could lose home-based care or face long waitlists.
CT Lawmakers Advance Key Child Welfare Nominations
Connecticut's nominations panel unanimously approved Elena Trueworthy for Office of Early Childhood and advanced Christina Ghio as child advocate to the full House.
CT Lawmakers Consider Prison Health Care Reform Bill
Connecticut's House Bill 5567 aims to fix a crisis in inmate medical care, addressing poor nutrition, staffing shortages, and delayed treatment in state prisons.
CT House Dems Plan to Redirect Tax Rebates to Schools
Connecticut House Democrats propose diverting $100-150M from Gov. Lamont's tax rebate program to aid struggling school districts facing a fiscal crisis.
CT Legislature 2026: Guns in Schools, Rent Caps & ICE Bills
Connecticut lawmakers advance bills on off-duty officers in schools, a 5% rent increase cap, ICE detention facilities, and hospital taxes in the 2026 session.
CT Lawmakers Question DCF Nominee Susan Hamilton
Connecticut lawmakers grilled DCF interim commissioner Susan Hamilton at her confirmation hearing, raising concerns about child safety, caseworker turnover, and agency oversight.
Lamont Nominates 14 Lawyers to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 14 lawyers to fill 20 vacancies on Connecticut's Superior Court, including his former budget director and a ex-Republican lawmaker.