Questions remain over Sikorsky bid for Army helicopter contract
Members of CT’s congressional delegation say they have received vague answers about why the proposal from Bell was selected over Sikorsky’s.
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VIDEO: CT Mirror reporters preview the 2023 legislative session
John Dankosky sits down with CT Mirror reporters to talk about potential legislation to look out for in the 2023 legislative session.
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Strip searching is state-sanctioned sexual violence
The stories that have been shared by currently and formerly incarcerated people expose strip searching as state-sanctioned sexual violence.
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Advocates and lawmakers make push for state-level voters’ rights act
If passed, Connecticut would join New York and a handful of other states that have implemented a state-level voting rights act.
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CT Capitol is overflowing with ideas for how to cut the sales tax
CT lawmakers have proposed reducing the 6.35% sales tax rate while also seeking to create new exemptions or restore old ones.
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Should grocery stores sell wine in Connecticut? Public hearing goes 6 hours
Supporters of CT grocery stores selling cider and wine said current laws are outdated. Opponents argued the bill would hurt local business owners.
Housing committee public hearing brings focus to homelessness
Proposed bills would further fund the state’s homeless response system and establish a right to housing in Connecticut.
Lamont unveils plan to cancel billions in CT medical debt
The plan involves working with a nonprofit organization that buys medical debt from hospitals at extreme discounts and then cancels the debt.
CT’s paid leave program denied one-third of claims in the first year
The program served far fewer workers than CT officials anticipated during its first year. Paperwork issues caused most denials, records show.
CT Democrats secure key committee posts in Congress
CT’s delegation will have familiar roles on major policy committees, but Himes is now the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee.
After over a million flight delays, CT Senator introduces airline passenger protections
The bill would give passengers compensation and recourse in the event of airline-caused flight delays and cancellations.
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