Plus: Updates on family planning clinic funding, an ambitious reading pitch, and a proposed penalty for replacing workers with AI.
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What to know about Lamont’s plan to expand CT vaccine authority
Gov. Ned Lamont said the bill would expand CT’s authority over vaccine policy amid “mixed messages” at the federal level.
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Ganim reelection, DECD study, nursing home spending: CT politics news
Plus: The House OKs two PURA nominees, a new Department of Children and Families head gains committee approval and overdoses decline.
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Can unpaid medical bills go on your credit report in Connecticut?
CT legislation applies to debts related to health care goods and services, including hospital care, medical equipment and prescriptions.
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CT’s ‘nips’ surcharge: What to know and why it faces opposition
Consumers pay a five-cent surcharge for alcohol bottles under 50 mL. The program has generated millions in revenue, but some have concerns.
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Did a judge rule CT corporations are ‘entitled’ to refund for overturned Trump tariffs?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs was unconstitutional.
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Is tick season starting earlier than usual in 2026?
Ticks and other pests can stay protected beneath thick snow layers — like those created by recent snowstorms, experts say.
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How much does electricity cost at CT’s municipal utilities?
Eversource and UI provide electricity to most of CT — except the 77,000 or so customers of municipal-owned utilities. But who pays the most?
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Guns in schools, rent increases, ICE: CT politics news
Plus: Proposed hospital provider tax changes, a pitch for three-year bachelor’s degrees, and a family caregiver tax credit bill advances.
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Are CT restraining orders only issued if there is physical violence?
The law expanding the domestic violence definition is named after women killed by their partners: Jennifer Farber Dulos and Jennifer Magnano.
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Can bars sell THC-infused drinks in CT?
THC beverages are now limited to 3 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce container, and purchases are restricted to individuals 21 and older.
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What to know about CT’s reproductive shield law
What’s a shield law and how would a new bill impact patients receiving telehealth reproductive care and the providers giving it? What to know.
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Diamantis scandal, ‘superfund’ bill, DHS: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for overdose prevention centers, private equity protections in health care, and a ‘Golden Girls Bill.’
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What to know about Lamont’s “CT option” plan for health care
Gov. Ned Lamont wants a bill passed to study the feasibility of a “Connecticut option” — a new health plan for universal, affordable care.
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Caregiver tax credit, athlete exemption from PE: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for a bigger Correction Ombuds office, a life jacket requirement for children and more Office of the Child Advocate staff.