Dozens of CT cities and towns could get a boost for local projects. But they could get left out if Congress passes a short-term funding bill.
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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CT gets $53M in farm disaster funds; applications could open in fall
CT was awarded $53 million of a federal block grant to help small and midsized farmers recoup weather-related losses from 2023 and 2024.
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Rosa DeLauro undergoes surgery to treat spinal stenosis
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro is having the spinal surgery while Congress is on recess and plans to keep up her schedule during physical therapy.
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¿Cómo serán los nuevos requisitos laborales de Medicaid y SNAP en CT?
El “gran y hermoso proyecto de ley” introducirá cambios en la forma en que algunas personas califican o siguen siendo elegibles para Medicaid o asistencia alimentaria durante los próximos dos años.
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Courtney addresses budget ‘shortfall’ on Virginia-class submarines
Courtney’s amendment gives the Virginia-class submarine program a $1 billion boost, keeping up the two-a-year cadence for FY 2026.
Posted inHuman Services
What will new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements look like in CT?
Some people will need to work, train or volunteer 80 hours a month to qualify for benefits. But it won’t take effect for at least a few years.
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CT sues over ‘chilling effect’ of SNAP recipient data collection
The lawsuit seeks to block the Trump administration from conditioning SNAP funding on whether states provide the personal data of applicants.
Posted inImmigration
As political sands shift on immigration, some CT Reps pivot
Some CT lawmakers supported enforcement efforts against immigrants with criminal pasts, but they are now balking at heavy-handed approaches.
Posted inPolitics
New Haven attorney to challenge Rep. Rosa DeLauro in primary
Damjan DeNoble, a 40-year-old lawyer, cited the need for generational change as a motive for seeking a primary against U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
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When could the ‘big beautiful bill’ cause CT tax relief, benefit cuts?
Many tax breaks and provisions will go into effect soon. But some cost-cutting measures, like Medicaid changes, will take a couple of years.
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CT officials voice concern as ‘big beautiful bill’ set to become law
Rep. Jahana Hayes argued provisions in the bill are ‘direct attacks on our youngest generation’ based on implications for education and SNAP.
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CT senators cite a ‘catastrophe’ as Senate passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
The bill extends tax cuts and reforms Medicaid and SNAP to pay for them. Sen. Chris Murphy called it a ‘health care catastrophe’ for CT.
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Blumenthal, Murphy leave Iran briefing ‘without a lot of comfort’
Chris Murphy said U.S. strikes likely only set Iran’s nuclear program back a few months, while Blumenthal argued it was too early to tell.
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Himes introduces resolution despite murky situation in Middle East
Amid a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East and the delay of intel briefings, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes is moving ahead with a war powers resolution.
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Himes and CT delegation wait for answers on Iran bombing
Himes is expected to introduce a war powers resolution to block U.S. involvement in the conflict between Iran and Israel.