Lamont’s budget: A big rebate; most of the rest stays the course
Lamont’s budget cuts earmarks, or funds for legislators’ smaller projects, amid an ongoing probe into the Blue Hills Civic Association.
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Host John Dankosky will host a three-part series discussing Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session.
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CT Education Committee to take up school funding, cellphone bans
Lawmakers haven’t adjusted per-pupil state funding for public education in 13 years. This year, they could raise it—and tie it to inflation.
CT House delegation splits on funding bill to end partial shutdown
Only 21 House Democrats supported the bill, including three members of CT’s delegation: U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney and Jim Himes.
Tax cuts rank high on CT legislative agenda for 2026
Tax-cutting proposals and gubernatorial election years traditionally go hand in hand in CT, and 2026, so far, has been no exception.
Lamont to propose $200-per-person CT tax rebate
The $500 million rebate technically would be paid out of CT’s sales tax receipts and would not force deep cuts to the state budget.
Luke Bronin outpaces U.S. Rep. John Larson in fundraising, again
Bronin and Larson widened their fundraising advantage over Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune, who are also vying for CT’s 1st District.
CT launches legal abortion hotline billboards
Connecticut and Massachusetts set up the Abortion Legal Hotline in response to President Donald Trump’s election in 2024.
Ryan Fazio campaign policy pitch promises cheaper electricity
GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio promised to lower the cost of electricity, saying CT’s green efforts have burdened ratepayers.
Former PURA chair appeals fine from public records panel
Marissa Gillett said the $2,500 fine, issued by the state’s Freedom of Information Commission in December, was excessive and unwarranted.
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