If SNAP funding dries up next month as threatened, that will put increasing pressure on Connecticut food pantries to fill the need.
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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Bronin leads Larson in fundraising in 1st District race
Luke Bronin raised nearly $1.2 million since announcing in late July, compared to John Larson’s $809,000 haul over the past three months.
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Trump threatens Blumenthal with investigation after Bondi dustup
Clashes between CT’s U.S. senators and the Trump administration intensified as battle lines hardened with no movement on the federal shutdown.
Posted inHuman Services
CT will continue to fund WIC food program amid government shutdown
WIC, which costs about $200,000 a day to run in Connecticut and serves around 52,000 people, will continue thanks to an infusion of state funds.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Federal funding for CT energy projects nixed amid shutdown fight
The Trump administration is cutting $8 billion that supports climate-related projects across 16 states, including Connecticut.
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Rep. John Larson: Being on GOP watch list is a badge of honor
U.S. Rep. John Larson said his inclusion on a Homeland Security ‘watchlist’ is a badge of honor that could help his reelection campaign.
Posted inGovernment
CT prepares as federal government shutdown looms
Connecticut officials say they feel prepared to weather the early days of a federal government shutdown, but damage will start to pile up.
Posted inHealth
What CT hospitals, health centers want from federal rural grant
CT could get at least $500 million over the next five years, starting in 2026. The grant was part of President Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill.’
Posted inGovernment
As government shutdown looms, CT Dems push for ACA subsidies
Despite a looming federal shutdown, Democrats are insisting that any short-term funding bill must address health care priorities.
Posted inPolitics
Murphy: Canceling Jimmy Kimmel is ‘censorship,’ ‘not America’
Sen. Chris Murphy said the Trump administration is using the Charlie Kirk shooting to justify going after those who don’t agree with Trump.
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.