Some say moving the primary to April 2 will benefit CT during the election. But some still believe it’s held too late in the season.
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.
For many CT veterans, PACT Act offers expanded benefits
The Honoring Our PACT Act removes the burden placed on veterans to prove their illness is tied to their service.
Murphy seeks accountability from Coast Guard in spending bill
Murphy’s measure would require a report from the Coast Guard and a review of other sexual assault claims at its CT-based academy.
Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill advances. Will it pass this time?
A congressional committee OK’d the Kids Online Safety Act, but there is no set timing on when the full Senate will take it up.
How will CT farms recover from flood? Lamont seeks federal relief
Gov. Ned Lamont requested a federal agriculture disaster declaration for all eight counties to help farmers across Connecticut.
With Social Security fund running dry, CT Dems push for reform
Current estimates show depletion of the fund for old age and survivors insurance in the 2030s, and CT Democrats want to expand benefits.
Congress criticizes cover-up of Coast Guard Academy sex assault claims
The Coast Guard’s decision to bury the report of a long investigation into sex assault claims is fueling a swift response from lawmakers.
Supreme Court nixes student loan relief for 208K CT borrowers
CT residents approved for student loan forgiveness won’t see their relief after the Supreme Court struck down Joe Biden’s debt relief plan.
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling ruffles Yale, CT schools
The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action will change how colleges in Connecticut handle admissions and recruitment.
CT could get millions of dollars for military projects in federal bills
The Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Electric Boat, Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky would benefit from a federal spending bill.
One year later: CT advocates laud gun safety law, but ‘we can’t rest’
After the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed last June, CT advocates say conversations are less divisive and lawmakers are more open.
New federal background check law stopped over 200 gun sales
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act requires enhanced checks for young buyers. It stopped 206 sales, but none was in Connecticut.
Biden to visit Connecticut for major gun safety summit
The president’s trip coincides with The National Safer Communities Summit to mark one year since the passage of the federal gun safety bill.
Courtney pushes land access bill to help ‘underserved’ farmers
Farmers in Connecticut say acquiring land is one of their biggest challenges. Joe Courtney wants to address that issue in the new Farm Bill.
CT farmers have a wish list, and the new Farm Bill could help
Congress is negotiating the 2023 Farm Bill, which funds agricultural programs. CT farmers want more money for programs that fit the Northeast.