Democrats say they retained the seat that Democrat Caroline Simmons wrested from the GOP in 2014. She resigned after her election as mayor.
Mark Pazniokas
Mark is the Capitol Bureau Chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror. He is a frequent contributor to WNPR, a former state politics writer for The Hartford Courant and Journal Inquirer, and contributor for The New York Times.
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Stefanowski calls Lamont ‘out of touch,’ airs TV ads
Connecticut’s wealthy Republican challenger says the wealthier Democratic governor has no sense of middle-class struggles.
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‘Informational’ hearing yields little information about CT’s digital gamblers
Gentle questioning by legislators elicited no information about the habits of CT gamblers since online gambling went live in October.
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CT tracks online gambling closely — but not problem gambling
Online gambling data could tell us much about addiction. Like most states cashing in, Connecticut doesn’t want to know.
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State worker vaccination mandate to expire, among other executive orders
Gov. Ned Lamont will not seek an extension of his executive order requiring state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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With a phone call to radio friends, Bob Stefanowski opens 2nd race for CT governor
With inflation on the rise, Bob Stefanowski echoed Ronald Reagan’s question from 1980: Are you better off than four years ago?
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Special master recommends tweaks to Connecticut congressional map
A court-appointed master recommended minimal changes to a Connecticut congressional map that has produced only Democratic wins since 2008.
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Rep. Sean Scanlon to explore run for comptroller
Rep. Sean Scanlon is opening an exploratory campaign, becoming the first Democrat to put a marker on the comptroller’s race.
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Facing a potential primary, Larson formalizes his reelection status
His challenger is 27, hoping to catch a wave. Congressman John B. Larson says he is ready.
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AG, lawmakers review implications of hospital antitrust suit
An antitrust lawsuit against Hartford HealthCare comes as Connecticut explores what waning competition is doing to costs and care.
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Tension as Lamont, lawmakers look toward end of pandemic emergency
Gov. Ned Lamont is intent on sharing responsibility for the next phase of the COVID pandemic with the General Assembly.
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Top prosecutor’s fate will await completion of investigation, judge says
The Criminal Justice Commission is awaiting results of an investigation into the chief state’s attorney hiring of an official’s daughter.
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CT legislative leaders: Mental health system in ‘deep crisis’ is priority in 2022 session
House and Senate leaders say that Connecticut’s overburdened and understaffed mental health system will be a legislative priority in 2022.
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Stefanowski zings Lamont in Facebook ad; GOP hits harder on Twitter
A Republican attack ad on Twitter comes in a lull before the Connecticut campaign for governor begins in earnest.
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Special master asks Democrats, Republicans to seek congressional map compromise
Connecticut’s deadlocked Reapportionment Commission was invited by a special master to try once more to agree on a congressional map.