The CT Senate vote came hours after a group of advocates dressed in wedding dresses urged lawmakers to pass the bill to ban child marriages.
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CT Democrats split over debt ceiling vote amid GOP cuts
CT’s congressional delegation was divided over the debt limit bill, but all of them bemoaned Republicans’ push for spending cuts.
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With House vote, CT moves to further tighten gun laws
Gun controls demanded by Gov. Ned Lamont and a tougher approach to gun crimes urged by urban mayors won overwhelming passage Thursday.
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CT’s welfare safety net is ‘second worst.’ That could change.
Connecticut’s 21-month limit on cash assistance is the second-shortest in the U.S. But a bill would lengthen it and raise income and asset limits.
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Internet ‘nutrition labels’ seek to make charges more transparent
Internet providers have been pushing back on efforts to make pricing and service speeds more transparent for consumers.
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CT Senate passes Democratic priority bill on kids’ mental health
The wide-ranging bill deals with issues including access to mental health care, education, and libraries, among other things.
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CT Dems reject SNAP work requirements in debt limit talks
Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, said she is ‘very concerned’ by the GOP push in Congress for stricter requirements to access food stamps.
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State police report details speed, alcohol levels in Quentin Williams crash
Quentin Williams’ blood alcohol level was 0.159%, and wrong-way driver Kimede Mustafaj’s was 0.137%, according to a state police investigation.
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CT moves to end unregulated sales of marijuana gummies
CT moved towards banning synthetic marijuana and limiting the sale of consumables containing THC sold outside the regulated cannabis industry.
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Quentin Williams and wrong-way driver both drunk in fatal crash, officials say
Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams and the wrong-way driver blamed for his death were legally drunk, officials familiar with investigation said.
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CT cities and towns could save millions under new pension reforms
Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s plan drew praise from legislative leaders and Gov. Ned Lamont. The municipal pension fund is used by 107 CT towns.
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Biden to nominate CT Judge Vernon Oliver for U.S. District Court
The nomination comes after the Senate confirmed two of Biden’s nominees from CT to sit on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill gains more support in Congress
The CT senator said the bill was changed to address critics’ concerns and doubled its lawmaker support since its first introduction in 2022.
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Murphy proposes $1B plan to combat fentanyl coming into U.S.
Sen. Chris Murphy wants to boost efforts to seize fentanyl as CT sees the drug heavily contributing to accidental overdose deaths.
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Poll: Voters like Lamont and tax cuts, open to higher spending
A new Wesleyan poll shows CT voters approve of Gov. Ned Lamont’s performance and tax cuts, but they’re also OK raising taxes on the wealthy.