The Senate’s Electoral Count Act reforms bill, which CT Sen. Chris Murphy worked on, has bipartisan support. But the House’s version doesn’t.
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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Murphy, Blumenthal backing bill to ban guns near election sites
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal say the legislation will protect voters. It is unclear if Senate Republicans will support it.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers help boost low-income home energy program
Lawmakers in Washington and CT fought to include $1 billion in a short-term federal government funding bill to help offset heating costs.
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Connecticut: 454,200 califican para la condonación de la deuda estudiantil federal
Cerca de 454,200 CT prestatarios son elegibles para recibir al menos $10,000 en alivio de la deuda estudiantil bajo el plan del Biden.
Posted inGovernment
Sandy Hook survivors call on Senate to pass assault weapons ban
Advocates want the Senate to go beyond the new gun safety bill and renew a federal assault weapons ban. But passage remains a challenge.
Posted inJustice
CT’s Maria Kahn sails through Senate hearing for 2nd Circuit
Kahn, a justice on the CT Supreme Court, largely avoided tough questioning from Republicans, who focused their attention on another nominee.
Posted inEducation
In CT, 454,200 qualify for federal student debt forgiveness
Nearly a half million CT residents with student loans are eligible for debt relief, and more than half of them are Pell Grant recipients.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers seek federal relief for home energy prices
New England lawmakers want more federal money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, but it might not happen before winter.
Posted inGovernment
CT’s Judge Sarah Merriam confirmed to 2nd Circuit Court
Merriam, a federal district court judge, is one of two Connecticut nominees appointed by President Joe Biden to sit on the 2nd Circuit.
Posted inGovernment
Senate races to confirm CT judges to 2nd Circuit Court
The Senate will likely start voting this week on Sarah Merriam’s confirmation. CT’s senators hope to take up Maria Kahn’s nomination soon.
Posted inPolitics
Leora Levy: Donald Trump ‘not on the ballot’ despite endorsement
Republican Leora Levy is running against U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, but CT voters still grapple with Donald Trump’s influence.
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Leora Levy: Donald Trump ‘no está en la boleta electoral’ a pesar de su respaldo
Así como la republicana Leora Levy se enfrenta al senador Richard Blumenthal para el Senado, los votantes de CT siguen lidiando con Trump.
Posted inPolitics
National political groups target Hayes, Logan in heated 5th District race
A Republican super PAC is the latest group to release TV ads in Connecticut’s most competitive House race of the 2022 midterm elections.
Posted inGovernment
White House approves $43 million plan for CT to expand high-speed broadband access
The White House approved Connecticut’s plan to invest nearly $43 million in affordable broadband access through a program launching in 2023.
Posted inEducation
Thousands in CT to benefit from Biden’s student loan debt relief plan
Some borrowers who earn less than $125,000 will qualify for forgiveness up to $20,000. The average debt for Connecticut borrowers is $35,162.
