Sen. Chris Murphy said the Trump administration is using the Charlie Kirk shooting to justify going after those who don’t agree with Trump.
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
As government funding deadline nears, CT Dems seek leverage
How would CT Democrats exert what leverage they have in a Republican Congress — and what would they accept in a spending deal?
Posted inGovernment
DeLauro calls for RFK Jr.’s firing amid ouster of CDC director
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ‘set us back decades’ by firing experts working on infectious disease prevention, Rep. Rosa DeLauro said.
Posted inPolitics
Jillian Gilchrest joins field seeking to topple Rep. John Larson
Jillian Gilchrest had been expected to announce a run for John Larson’s U.S. House seat after Luke Bronin and others lined up.
Posted inGovernment
Murphy warns of ‘food crisis for kids’ caused by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
CT lawmakers and advocates say Trump’s tariffs and the ‘big beautiful bill’ will hurt students and teachers as they return to school.
Posted inGovernment
CT Jewish leaders denounce new rules for federal security grants
Recipients of the nonprofit security grant will be prohibited from DEI programming, staging some boycotts or helping undocumented immigrants.
Posted inGovernment
CT delegation seeks millions in earmarks amid funding uncertainty
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.
Posted inGovernment
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.
Posted inGovernment
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.
Posted inEspañol
¿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.
Posted inGovernment
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.
Posted inGovernment
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.