CT will receive federal assistance to improve health care and access in rural parts of the state ahead of anticipated cuts to Medicaid.
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 inHealth
What to know about the ACA subsidies set to expire Jan. 1
ACA subsidies will likely lapse at the end of 2025. CT is using surplus funds to help people next year, but will Congress act? What to know,
Posted inGovernment
Blumenthal wants Venezuela boat video released; Hegseth says no
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he left a closed-door meeting with top Trump officials on Tuesday with ‘more questions than answers.’
Posted inGovernment
Defense bill will boost CT contractors, including Electric Boat
The National Defense Authorization Act will bolster CT’s big three defense companies — Electric Boat, Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney.
Posted inHealth
Lamont pledges $70M for health care after US Senate deadlocks
CT will spend $70 million of the emergency surplus funds it set aside to partly offset the looming loss of millions in ACA subsidies.
Posted inGovernment
CT farmers won’t see federal relief for crop damage until 2026
CT hoped to open applications for a piece of its $53 million grant in the fall. But after the government shutdown, the funding hit a delay.
Posted inImmigration
Blumenthal questions actions of federal immigration agents
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal cast a spotlight Tuesday on what he described as “troubling patterns of conduct” by federal immigration agents
Posted inGovernment
Rep. Jim Himes wants Venezuela boat strike video made public
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes was one of only a handful of lawmakers authorized to view the classified video of deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean.
Posted inGovernment
House version of Kids Online Safety Act ruffles Blumenthal, parents
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee removed a core part of the Senate KOSA bill: the “duty of care” section.
Posted inPolitics
More young adults in CT finding a home in the Republican Party
The Connecticut Young Republicans group has been building its ranks in recent months as the party courts younger generations to get involved.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal: Trump’s return marked by ‘flagrant abuse’ of norms
The hour-long talk delved into familiar themes and issues, including Blumenthal’s concerns about politically motivated prosecutions.
Posted inHealth
Trump’s ACA subsidy stance unclear as CT premium hikes loom
President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling the rollout of a health care proposal on Monday that could shake up last-minute negotiations.
Posted inGovernment
CT could still see some fallout from government shutdown
Federal workers are awaiting missed paychecks, and programs that rely on federal grants have stalled, though they could resume soon.
Posted inGovernment
CT delegation opposes shutdown deal over health care subsidies
CT Democrats said they will continue to fight to extend premium subsidies that will soon expire for Affordable Care Act health plans.
Posted inPolitics
Chris Murphy used to be a lead negotiator. That changed in 2025.
Murphy, previously a key negotiator, said on striking deals: ‘I just don’t think that’s the job right now. The job is to save the democracy.’