U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy will campaign in five battleground states, spend time with CT candidates and try to boost turnout at ‘No Kings’ rallies.
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.
Posted inGovernment, Politics
With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win majority
Members of CT’s delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.
Posted inGovernment
After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety
CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.
Posted inGovernment
Senate passes college sports bill amid opposition from CT senators
Blumenthal’s measure could make it easier for schools like UConn to join a power conference. But he and Murphy didn’t back the overall bill.
Posted inImmigration
Murphy seeks answers from DHS on ICE operations, arrests in CT
Murphy wrote to DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin for details on the total number of arrests and an update on a promised investigation.
Posted inPolitics
Rep. John Larson won’t seek third-party run after primary defeat
Larson lost the four-way primary to Luke Bronin in August. Larson’s term ends in early January, marking the end of his 28-year tenure.
Posted inGovernment
Murphy seeks to bar ICE enforcement at playgrounds, bus stops
Murphy’s trio of bills comes in response to a four-day ICE operation in Danbury that resulted in 118 arrests. The bills face long odds.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal touts passage of Russia sanctions bill as CT Dems split
CT’s delegation supports Ukraine. But its House members voted against sanctioning Russia because of the authority it gives President Trump.
Posted inGovernment
As Congress takes up college sports bill, Murphy is a top critic
The bipartisan bill would set national standards on college sports. It got a major boost after clearing its first procedural vote.
Posted inJustice, Politics
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
CT was one of the states that sued to block Trump’s order. AG William Tong called the ruling a ‘huge win for free and fair elections.’
Posted inPolitics
CT GOP heads to Dallas for Trump-centric midterm convention
A 15-person CT delegation will attend a two-day convention they hope will boost GOP turnout in November’s midterm elections.
Posted inGovernment
CT opens applications for farmers seeking federal disaster aid
Eligible farmers who experienced losses due to extreme weather in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for a piece of CT’s $53 million grant program.
Posted inPolitics
Larson lost to a younger challenger. Could Blumenthal face a similar test?
After U.S. Rep. John Larson was soundly defeated by the younger Luke Bronin, CT’s aging members of Congress face similar questions.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin defeats Rep. John Larson in CT 1st District primary
Luke Bronin decisively defeated U.S. Rep. John Larson in the Democratic primary for the 1st District, effectively guaranteeing him the seat.
Posted inPolitics
In final days, Dems seeking 1st District seat take message to voters
John Larson, Luke Bronin, Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune focused on union rallies and door-knocking in their pitches to Democratic voters.