U.S. Rep. John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune faced off in a debate more about the political moment than policy.
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.
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After delays, CT finalizes $53M in federal disaster relief for farmers
Eligible CT farmers will soon get to apply for a portion of disaster relief from a federal grant for smaller farming states.
Posted inPolitics
Larson, Bronin waging an ad war in waning weeks before primary
As the fight for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District enters its final weeks, John Larson and Luke Bronin are waging an ad war.
Posted inGovernment
Himes calls Trump’s election speech ‘easily disprovable lies’
Trump bemoaned vulnerabilities in the country’s election infrastructure but didn’t provide evidence of interference or election tampering.
Posted inMoney
Bronin, Larson rake in money for primary. Who’s donating to them?
Wealthy individual donors and political action committees are shaping the four-way Democratic primary for CT’s 1st Congressional District.
Posted inGovernment
Jahana Hayes splits with CT delegation on U.S. aid to Israel
The House blocked the amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid. But the vote divided the Democratic Party as public opinion shifts on Israel.
Posted inPolitics
Veterans group gives Bronin a boost on airwaves ahead of primary
VoteVets’ $1 million ad buy is the first foray of an outside group into the Aug. 11 Democratic race for CT’s 1st Congressional District seat.
Posted inPolitics
Jillian Gilchrest tries to break through in primary, one door at a time
Canvassing helped Jillian Gilchrest unseat an incumbent in 2018, but she faces an uphill battle in the Democratic primary for Congress.
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Voting by mail in Connecticut: Here’s what you need to know
CT voters can now vote absentee for any reason. But that comes as President Trump asserts extraordinary, unprecedented power over elections.
Posted inPolitics
Candidates in CT 1st District primary take aim at each other, Trump
The challengers to U.S. Rep. John Larson criticized both Trump and the Democratic Party in Congress. Larson trained his fire on the president.
Posted inJustice
CT officials cheer Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court blocked President Donald J. Trump’s attempt to curb automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers support passage of federal housing bill. What’s in it?
The bill is a rare piece of major, bipartisan legislation that got through a divided Congress months out from the midterm elections.
Posted inPolitics
Ruth Fortune qualifies for a four-way primary in 1st District
U.S. Rep. John Larson will face three challengers in the Aug. 11 primary as he seeks to defend the seat he’s held for nearly three decades.
Posted inPolitics
John Larson steps up attacks on Luke Bronin on labor, fundraising
The campaign for CT’s 1st Congressional District has grown more heated, particularly since Luke Bronin became the party-endorsed candidate.
Posted inGovernment
‘I don’t know if it exists’: Murphy casts doubt on Iran war deal
Trump signed a preliminary deal that would end a nearly four-month war with Iran. But lawmakers haven’t seen the details or been briefed.