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Report: Erin Stewart received more than $120,000 in severance
A new investigative report shows former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart demanded more than $200,000 in unused time off as she left office.
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Which Senators talked the most during CT’s legislative session?
Just days before the end of the session, Sen. Rob Sampson presented his fifth amendment to a bill after as many hours of debate.
Larson tries to shift narrative to ideologies, not generations
Larson is trying to reframe the fight for the Democratic nomination as an ideological battle and not a generational challenge.
Josh Elliott endorsed for House reelection as he runs for governor
Rep. Josh Elliott was endorsed for reelection to the House of Representatives while he challenges Gov. Ned Lamont in a primary for governor.
In new book, Murphy mulls politics in era of lost connections
In his second book, Murphy explores the societal and economic forces that he believes shaped modern-day American politics.
Matt Brokman leaves Lamont administration to oversee reelection campaign
The governor’s chief of staff will become his campaign chairman, taking a hands-on role as Lamont faces Democratic challenger Josh Elliott.
Amount of public testimony on bills is growing, but who’s writing it?
More than 43,800 pieces of written testimony were submitted during the 2026 legislative session, nearly a 250% increase compared to 2016.
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