Plus: Work stacks up for Congress post-recess, a report condemns “extorded compliance,” and CT puts $10M towards rural infrastructure.
CT Mirror Staff
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Eversource, Blumenthal, data centers: CT politics news
Plus: Stacey Abrams in CT, a federal investigation into sexual assault handling, and education accountability metrics.
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OHS disbanded, $25 minimum wage push, housing grants: CT Politics news
Plus: A $25 minimum wage push, housing grants for small towns, free bus fares for July 4th, and an online forum with Lamont and Elliott.
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CT bills that didn’t pass in 2026: School cellphones, data centers, evictions
Lawmakers passed 218 bills this year. But many more never made it out of their committees or were never voted on by the full legislature.
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Evictions, AI, public transportation bills: CT politics news
Plus: The fate of bills concerning data centers, health care affordability, fertility treatment, Aquarion Water Company and balloons.
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Shutdown ends, SNAP benefits, AI small business bill: CT politics news
Plus: Food Security Day and NAACP Advocacy Day at the Capitol, public alerts for sewage spills and human trafficking notices.
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Camp safety, state tourism, Hartford Whalers Day: CT politics news
Plus: Help for college gamblers, medical credit card advertising regulations, and a small business ‘concierge’ through DECD.
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CSCU oversight, special ed complaints: CT politics news
Plus: A ban on former disgraced cops becoming School Resource Officers, a Torrington transfer station, and a research & development tax credit.
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DHS shutdown, HB 8002, State of the Bears: CT politics news
Plus: Updates on family planning clinic funding, an ambitious reading pitch, and a proposed penalty for replacing workers with AI.
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Ganim reelection, DECD study, nursing home spending: CT politics news
Plus: The House OKs two PURA nominees, a new Department of Children and Families head gains committee approval and overdoses decline.
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Eviction reform, Aquarion, towing laws: CT politics news
Plus: Rep. Rosa DeLauro wants to fund DHS but not ICE, and bills increasing the ECS formula and offering tax credits for paid internships advance.
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Scanlon’s campaign, Bronin endorsement: CT Politics news
Plus: Updates on the Connecticut Education Issues Summit, the Council of Small Towns, and the Planning and Development Committee.
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This week at the Capitol: May 26-30, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
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This week at the Capitol: May 19-23, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
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This week at the Capitol: May 12-16, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.