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Murphy objects to Homeland Security funding over lack of reforms
Republicans sought short-term DHS funding to continue talks, but Sen. Chris Murphy objected on behalf of the Democrats. A shutdown is likely.
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CT legislature to weigh online safety, data protections for minors
Online privacy is a legislative priority this year, with several bills already introduced, including two put forward by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Hopes dim for quick resolution to Homeland Security funding bill
Negotiations devolved into a blame game among Republicans and Democrats over who should be talking to whom about the DHS funding bill.
Storrs delegation returns to Hartford for 2026 session
For Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Gregory Haddad, the governor’s proposed funding for public colleges and universities missed the mark.
CT House delegation splits on funding bill to end partial shutdown
Only 21 House Democrats supported the bill, including three members of CT’s delegation: U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney and Jim Himes.
One for, one against: CT senators split on federal funding deal
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted for the funding package, while U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., opposed it.
Another government shutdown? Odds grow amid ICE funding clash
Senate Democrats, including CT’s two U.S. senators, are mostly unified against new funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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