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Democrats want ICE reforms. Now they’re boxed out of the process
Republicans in Congress are using budget reconciliation to fund immigration enforcement for years with no changes sought by Democrats.
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CT House postpones vote on universal absentee voting
A protracted debate on a bill that would make voting by absentee ballots a universal option in Connecticut ended without a vote Wednesday.
Amended AI bill passed by CT Senate after extensive questioning
With Tuesday’s vote, the artificial intelligence bill now moves to the House, which last year opted to not take up that session’s AI measure.
CT House passes bill removing limits on THC in cannabis products
The Connecticut legislation would eliminate state caps on THC concentration in cannabis flower and raise THC limits in infused drinks.
Erin Stewart, GOP candidate for governor, walks back bribery claim
Erin Stewart said she was not the target of serious efforts to offer her bribes but rather heard pleas from unsophisticated constituents.
GOP protests display of tiny Pakistani flag on CT lawmaker’s desk
Rep. Maryam Khan replaced an American flag with a Pakistani flag on her desk in the CT House “as a reflection of my heritage,” she said.
Dems rewrite homeschool bill in bid to win over hesitant colleagues
The rewrite of House Bill 5468 would remove a requirement that homeschooling families submit evidence of instruction to the state each year.
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