Lawmakers passed 218 bills this year. But many more never made it out of their committees or were never voted on by the full legislature.
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Evictions, AI, public transportation bills: CT politics news
Plus: The fate of bills concerning data centers, health care affordability, fertility treatment, Aquarion Water Company and balloons.
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Did CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal vote to block U.S. arms sale to Israel?
The resolutions voted on by the U.S. Senate in April 2026 would have blocked the sale of bulldozers and bombs to Israel.
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What is the duck curve and how does it impact your electric bill?
ISO reports New England is on pace for a record number of ‘duck curve’ days, driven by the performance of smaller, rooftop solar systems.
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Shutdown ends, SNAP benefits, AI small business bill: CT politics news
Plus: Food Security Day and NAACP Advocacy Day at the Capitol, public alerts for sewage spills and human trafficking notices.
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Are CT men under 26 always enrolled for selective service when licensed to drive?
Many U.S. states register men ages 18-25 for the Selective Service – or military draft pool – when issuing a driver’s license.
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How do CT municipalities adopt, pay for their budgets?
While CT funds its budget off a mix of taxes, including income, sales, business and more – towns get most of their money from property taxes.
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Camp safety, state tourism, Hartford Whalers Day: CT politics news
Plus: Help for college gamblers, medical credit card advertising regulations, and a small business ‘concierge’ through DECD.
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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.
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Why are officials in CT seeking to regulate prediction markets?
CT’s U.S. senators want guardrails for these platforms. The Trump administration is suing CT for trying to regulate prediction markets.
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Gas tax holiday, Tim Ackert, landlord registry: CT politics news
Plus: Eversource and the RWA respond to William Tong and the Senate passes bills on wage theft and homeowners renting out rooms.
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Can Congress invoke the 25th amendment to transfer presidential powers to a vice president?
Once presidential powers are transferred to the VP, POTUS can reclaim his or her duties by notifying Congress they are again able to serve.
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Are Black Americans disproportionately represented on the organ transplant waitlist?
Black or African American patients accounted for about 27% of people on the national transplant waiting list, about 28,000 people.
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Why is CT bottle redemption up for debate again in 2026?
The bottle deposit rose to 10 cents two years ago. CT lawmakers are now questioning that move after the redemption rate rose to 97% in 2025.
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CSCU oversight, special ed complaints: CT politics news
Plus: A ban on former disgraced cops becoming School Resource Officers, a Torrington transfer station, and a research & development tax credit.