Federal lawmakers from New York and Connecticut want to regulate the cryptocurrency stablecoin. They have different ideas about how to do so.
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New Haven could be next CT city to install school bus safety cameras
Passing a school bus in New Haven could result in a $250 fine, with the money collected going toward roadway safety improvements.
Murphy introduces bill to block Trump from profiting off meme coins
Murphy’s bill would ban presidents and members of Congress from selling meme coins, a form of cryptocurrency inspired by internet phenomena.
CT lawmakers, advocates ask federal government to restore Planned Parenthood funding
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, which also has one location in Rhode Island, found out about the pause on March 31.
CT film, TV community call potential tax credit cuts a ‘guillotine’ for media industry
State officials and film and TV leaders say media production in CT could be at risk if the state’s digital media tax credit is lowered.
Blumenthal slams plan to reduce VA workforce by 15%
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the VA’s plan to cut 70,000 employees would have ‘seismic’ effects for the nation’s veterans.
CT officials respond to Trump’s executive orders, say the fight is just beginning
CT officials said they were working on a way for residents and businesses to report financial impacts of the Trump administration’s actions.
CT, NY consider banning cellphones in the classroom
Gov. Ned Lamont said CT’s department of education will release guidance for districts on school cellphone use later this month.
CT promised to erase the criminal records of 130,000 people. 18 months later, only 10% have been
In 2021, CT passed the “Clean Slate” law to erase conviction records for minor offenses. But the state is struggling to keep its promise.
New Haven could install CT’s first red light and speeding cameras
Mayor Justin Elicker said he’ll submit 19 locations for consideration. Eleven are for red light cameras, and 8 are for speed safety cameras.
CT residents sue water companies over PFAS contamination
Three CT residents have sued Connecticut Water and Aquarion, arguing they should do more to get PFAS chemicals out of their water supply.
Blumenthal and Murphy introduce legislation to stop dangerous gun marketing
The bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to study the dangers of gun marketing and fine distributors that market unfairly.
Blumenthal announces lawsuit against U.S. Department of Defense
The lawsuit claims that the DOD is withholding information about toxic chemicals on military bases from Afghanistan veterans.

