All five Democrats from CT joined lawmakers to stop the removal of a U.S. House speaker for the second time in less than a year.
Lisa Hagen
Lisa Hagen is CT Mirror and CT Public's shared Federal Policy Reporter. Based in Washington, D.C., she focuses on the impact of federal policy in Connecticut and covers the state’s congressional delegation. Lisa previously covered national politics and campaigns for U.S. News & World Report, The Hill and National Journal’s Hotline. She is a New Jersey native and graduate of Boston University.
After Norwalk fire, CT to get $3 million in federal funding for I-95 bridge repairs
The I-95 fire forced the demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge, but CT’s Department of Transportation will get funding to help rebuild it.
Courtney pushes to restore submarine build rate after proposed cut
Navy officials attributed the proposed cut in Virginia-class submarines for FY25 to budget constraints set by Congress.
Former Derby mayoral candidate sentenced to 10 days in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Gino DiGiovanni Jr., a former Derby alderman, was sentenced for entering the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, as riots broke out to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election.
Feds ban non-compete clauses as CT reconsiders bill to limit them
The FTC voted to curb non-competes, but critics are suing to block the final rule. Meanwhile, CT is considering legislation to limit them.
Federal internet benefits at risk in CT. Could a state bill fill in gaps?
Advocates say S.B. 3 could act as a ‘backstop’ if Congress doesn’t fund the Affordable Connectivity Program by the end of the month.
Fundraising picks up in CT’s 5th District with national attention
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes still holds a major cash advantage but GOP rival George Logan raised slightly more money over the past three months.
Biden uses federal gun safety law to expand background checks
Biden used a provision in CT Sen. Chris Murphy’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to issue a rule about background checks and gun dealers.
U.S. House OKs bill to help grow CT workforce, manufacturing sector
The bipartisan bill, which now heads to the Senate, would address workforce gaps and bolster recruitment for CT companies like Electric Boat.
Biden and Trump win CT primaries; Many ‘uncommitted’ votes
The primaries, a gentle test for CT’s first foray into in-person early voting, saw about 18,000 votes cast ahead of Tuesday.
Murphy delves into compromise and conflict in interview
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy addressed the Middle East, the current state of Congress and more in a wide-ranging CT Mirror interview.
CT officials, advocates condemn Supreme Court abortion pill case
CT leaders and reproductive rights advocates denounced a U.S. Supreme Court case that could curb access to the abortion pill Mifepristone.
Passage of government funding bills secures $174M for CT
Congress approved federal funding, formerly known as earmarks, for more than 180 local projects in 70 Connecticut cities and towns.
Protection for Coast Guard cadets reporting assaults gets initial OK
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney’s safe-to-report policy for the New London academy is part of a Coast Guard authorization bill.
Will RNC reopen Black, Latino community center in CT? It’s unclear
In 2022, the RNC opened community centers, including one in CT, to engage with voters of color. Now, state GOP officials want a new one.