Lawmakers grill judicial nominees; confirmation votes postponed
The Judiciary Committee postponed confirmation votes on Superior Court judge nominees after tough questioning about their qualifications.
CT Mirror chosen again for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network
Investigative Reporter Jenna Carlesso was chosen to participate in what will be CT Mirror’s third stint in the Local Reporting Network.
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Agricultural lab expansion will help CT farmers solve new problems
As the climate warms and farmers face new challenges, CT is investing nearly $40 million to update and expand one of its agricultural labs.
States, including CT, sue Trump over toxic air rule rollback
The regulation, known as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule, limits emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants.
CT finance panel keeps Lamont tax rebate plan in play
The finance panel endorsed a 1.75% surcharge on the capital gains earnings of single filers with annual income that exceeds $1 million.
Protesters call on Jim Himes to withdraw support for surveillance program
US Rep. Himes has affirmed his support for reauthorizing the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act, FISA. Many of his constituents oppose it.
Legislature’s $29B spending plan sets up negotiations with Lamont
The Appropriations Committee’s $29 billion budget would enhance Medicaid payments and invest in public transit, municipal grants and more.
Sen. Tony Hwang not running; A sign of larger trouble for CT GOP?
Tony Hwang’s decision not to seek reelection gives Democrats a chance to shrink the minority to single digits for the first time since 1974.
CT lawmakers want public control of Torrington transfer station
Under the proposed bill, CT’s Dept of Administrative Services would grant ownership of the trash facility to the NRRA for next to nothing.
US Supreme Court to decide if Trump can end birthright citizenship
SCOTUS will hear arguments April 1, 2026, in a case challenging the President Donald Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship.
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