The bill is meant to resolve a crisis ignited two months ago by a CT Supreme Court decision that reinterpreted a line in a 1993 law.
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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In conflict with outside job, CT lawmaker becomes a no-show
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Putnam, hasn’t voted in the House since April 9. A staffing shortage at his job is the cause, a party leader said.
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Last minute deal wins bipartisan passage of AI bill in CT Senate
The AI bill’s passage in the CT Senate left unanswered a bigger question: Are the changes enough for Gov. Ned Lamont?
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No CT homeschool regulation changes in omnibus education bill
A bill that passed the House was notable for what it did not address: A report that found CT has ‘no meaningful regulation of homeschooling.’
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Culture war comes to CT in debate on trans rights in nursing homes
The bill signaled the CT House Speaker’s willingness to defy Trump’s order that ended federal recognition of transgender persons.
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Deidre Gifford to retire after running DSS, DPH and OHS
Deidre Gifford, a key adviser to Gov. Ned Lamont during the COVID-19 pandemic, informed him a month ago of her intention to retire, he said.
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CT House passes bill aimed at protecting warehouse workers
The compromise bill, inspired by Amazon warehouse management, would require greater transparency about quotas and digital monitoring.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Political deal to seat John Fonfara on PURA may prove unworkable
Converting PURA to a quasi-public agency solely to give Sen. John Fonfara a promised seat is off the table for the 2025 legislative session.
Posted inCities & Towns
CT volunteer firefighter ranks have shrunk by 62.7%: ‘Wake-up call’
Difficulty in attracting volunteer firefighters, the first line of defense in most CT towns, is a crisis that has unfolded slowly.
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CT’s Senate GOP, the smallest caucus, is trying to be louder
CT Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding’s caucus is offering more, and sharper, criticisms of Gov. Ned Lamont and the Democratic majority.
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A legislative ‘rat’ returns to the CT Capitol, its origins still murky
A bill that would make CT’s state-employee health coverage available to appointees on quasi-public authority boards has passed the Senate.
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CT bill that would clear path for lawsuits against gun industry passes House
The gun industry could face civil damages for the misuse of firearms in limited circumstances in Connecticut under the bill.
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After 100 days of Trump, CT Democrats know where they stand
CT Democrats say President Trump’s performance is actually worse than his dismal polling reflects. Republicans say it’s too early to judge.
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Cheng out at CSCU following spending controversy
Cheng agreed to step aside as of July 1 following months of controversy regarding his overspending on meals, alcohol and chauffeur services.
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Effort underway to seek a pardon for former Gov. John G. Rowland
A discreet effort is underway to explore the possibility of President Donald J. Trump pardoning former Gov. John G. Rowland.