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Stories about state and federal agencies and the actions they’re taking, as well as the inner workings of state government.
Lamont, Fazio offer preview on coming debate over electric rates
The two candidates serve on CT’s Bond Commission, which voted Tuesday to borrow $125M to offset the public benefits charge on electric bills.
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CT, Democratic states file new lawsuit to block Trump’s mail voting order
The action against U.S. Postal Service marked a new phase in high-stakes litigation after SCOTUS ruled against the states in a separate case.
Sen. Chris Murphy, Cathy Holahan divorce, 2 years after separation
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Cathy Holahan divorced in late July, nearly two years after the couple announced their separation.
Senate panel approves Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act
The unanimous vote moves KOSA to the Senate floor. But lawmakers will need to work out differences with the House, which passed its own bill.
Governors and lawmakers say they’re getting serious about states’ rights
At major gatherings in recent days, state authority was a major focus. Govs and lawmakers agreed the federal government has grown too powerful
After delays, CT finalizes $53M in federal disaster relief for farmers
Eligible CT farmers will soon get to apply for a portion of disaster relief from a federal grant for smaller farming states.
Election officials: ‘Motor voter’ registration of noncitizen an anomaly
House Republicans asked state auditors to examine whether Connecticut’s automated “motor voter” registration system is vulnerable to errors.
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