SB 4, wide-ranging legislation that establishes restrictions on how data brokers can use consumer information, passed the state Senate 31-4.
CT Senate passes consumer data protection legislation
Posted inGovernment
Tong, CT lawmakers back bill allowing lawsuits over AI sexual images
AG William Tong and Judiciary Committee leaders want to grant residents the right to sue entities that circulate AI-generated sexual images.
Posted inHousing
CT eviction reform gets public nod of approval from Lamont
Gov. Ned Lamont has previously stayed out of the debate on the issue of eviction reform, which has come up the past few legislative sessions.
Posted inPartner Content
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less-dangerous drug
In historic shift, acting AG Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug.
Posted inJustice
CT nonprofits supporting victims of crime to see more funding cuts
The cuts are result of dwindling infusions into the Crime Victims Fund, which come from penalties and fines for federal criminal convictions.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why CT students can’t wait any longer for SB 7
An increase in state education aid for Connecticut’s high-need school districts is long overdue.
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CT’s homeless students deserve better transportation
We know what happens when transportation fails. Nearly half of homeless students nationwide are chronically absent.
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CT leaders must deliver on early care and education promises
It appears that just a fraction of the promised $300 million childcare support might be delivered. — a devastating blow to parents and guardians counting on this support.
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Who will heal the healthcare workers?
Each day in the U.S., an average of 57 nurses are assaulted, which is about two per hour.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT public benefits charge cut; electricity rates to fall by nearly 15%
The changes will result in about $30 off the average Eversource monthly bill and about $34 off United Illuminating monthly bills, PURA said.
Posted inMoney
Officials plan to tap savings to make next CT budget work
The move would ensure Connecticut’s next budget provides major boosts to municipal aid, affordable child care and tax relief.
Posted inGovernment
CT House passes ban on ‘convertible pistols’
HB 5043 would ban the sale of pistols that can be easily converted into a machine gun. It would primarily affect Glocks.
Posted inBriefs
Is most of the CT public benefits charge always tied to Millstone deal?
Under a state contract, utilities like Eversource and United Illuminating must buy 50% of Millstone’s output at a fixed price through 2029.
Posted inTransportation
CT could become first state to offer free bus transit to veterans
Lawmakers approved reduced-price fares last year, but program was never funded. This year, Gov. Ned Lamont wants to take it a step further.