In CT, community health centers have been able to keep the lights on and generally keep up services amid the fallout from the funding freeze.
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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John Larson suffered ‘complex partial seizure’ that caused pause
Larson’s pause on Monday was initially attributed to adverse effects to medication. After more tests, doctors identified it as a seizure.
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John Larson pause on House floor attributed to ‘adverse reaction’
Larson froze and stopped talking for about 25 seconds while delivering a speech in what his office said was a reaction to a new medication.
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Trump orders shutter DEI programs at Coast Guard, academy
The New London academy had prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion as part of the Coast Guard’s recruitment and retention efforts.
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Trump rescinds federal grant pause; CT Democrats are ‘galvanized’
Wednesday’s reversal created both temporary relief and additional confusion. CT Democrats characterized it as a small, incremental victory.
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Federal grants paused: CT grapples with effects; threatens lawsuit
The late Monday memo set off a scramble as state agencies in Connecticut start to assess the effects it could have on critical programs.
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Adrian Peeler’s clemency, Jan. 6 pardons raise concerns in CT, DC
CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal plans to raise a bill to boost transparency and require notifications during the pardons and clemency processes.
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CT lawmakers raise concerns over Coast Guard leader’s firing
The Trump administration cited several reasons for Linda Fagan’s removal, including the Coast Guard’s mishandling of Operation Fouled Anchor.
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CT Republicans feel emboldened as Trump returns to power
Republicans from CT came to Washington, D.C., to celebrate Trump’s return to power. ‘There’s more excitement now than in 2017,’ one said.
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How CT Democrats plan to navigate Trump’s second term
CT state leaders and Congressional delegation are refining their approach as they gear up for the next four years.
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CT delegation reflects on Jan. 6 riot as Congress certifies Trump win
Connecticut lawmakers who were at the U.S. Capitol when rioters broke in four years ago say it serves as a reminder about the ‘fragility of our democracy.’
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Social Security Fairness Act passes Senate, set to become law
The bill, which heads to President Biden’s desk, repeals provisions that reduce benefits for thousands of public services workers in CT.
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CT to secure farm relief, disaster aid in year-end spending bill
With a shutdown looming, the U.S. House passed a government funding bill after Donald Trump and Elon Musk scuttled the original compromise.
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Social Security boost for some CT retirees clears hurdle in Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would vote on the bill, which could raise some CT retirees’ benefits, by the end of the week.
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Defense bill includes ‘incremental’ funding for a second submarine
Congress’ bill will give its annual boost to CT’s defense industry — but with only partial funding for a second submarine after disputes over procurement amid delays and budget caps.