Tim Walz had an enthusiastic rooting section in the CT delegation, including U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, a classmate from the election of 2006.
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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In DNC speech, Chris Murphy focuses on borders, not guns
Sen. Chris Murphy’s primetime speech at the DNC focused on border negotiations. Talks about the gun safety bill happened off the main stage.
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CT Dems at DNC see parallels to Obama era – and new energy
On the second night of their convention, Democrats sought to turn the page to focus on the excitement of their nominee, Kamala Harris.
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Former CT GOP Rep. Chris Shays visits Democratic Convention
Shays told CT delegates he wanted a candidate who ‘inspires’ him. He believes he found that in Vice President Kamala Harris.
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‘Hottest ticket in town’: CT delegates rally in Chicago for Harris
Lawmakers, activists and other CT delegates have a busy schedule of meetings and events at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Matthew Corey wins GOP primary, faces uphill fight against Murphy
In low-turnout primaries in Connecticut, Republicans chose nominees for the U.S. Senate and the 4th Congressional District.
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CT primaries: GOP candidates clash over style more than issues
CT’s GOP primary candidates differ more on personality and the style in which they prosecute the case against the Democratic incumbents.
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At Coast Guard hearing, more survivors tell of sexual misconduct
The reckoning over the U.S. Coast Guard’s handling of sexual misconduct claims at its New London academy has shifted to the enlisted side.
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For CT Dems, Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz is well-known
While Tim Walz is not well-known nationally, elected officials in CT said they worked with him while he was in Congress and as a governor.
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Boost to child tax credit blocked in Senate as push grows in CT
The bipartisan bill would have expanded the child tax credit and given businesses tax breaks. The push for a similar benefit in CT is growing.
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Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate
KOSA amassed major bipartisan support after stalling for years. But it still faces criticism and uncertain prospects in the House.
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Blumenthal’s kids online safety act advanced by U.S. Senate
KOSA has amassed bipartisan support in the Senate despite concerns some groups. But the bill’s fate in the U.S. House remains uncertain.
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Netanyahu speaks at Lieberman service, Congress amid tensions
The prime minister praised Lieberman’s unwavering support for Israel. But Netanyahu faced boycotts and protests when addressing Congress.
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‘A great nominee’: CT Democrats align in support of Kamala Harris
A grant announcement in New Haven was rebranded as the work of the Biden-Harris administration as CT Democrats continue to endorse Harris.
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Biden drops out, and CT Democrats largely line up behind Harris
Most top CT Democrats quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Biden said he wouldn’t run.