CT’s delegation will have familiar roles on major policy committees, but Himes is now the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee.
Government
Stories about state agencies and the actions they’re taking, lawmakers and the moves they’re making to strengthen or loosen existing state regulations, and the inner workings of state government.
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DAS Commissioner grilled about school construction audit during nomination hearing
Lawmakers grilled Michelle Gilman about an audit of CT’s school construction program, which the department of administrative services oversees.
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State fires hazmat company involved in Diamantis investigation
AAIS of West Haven, which received the bulk of CT remediation work in recent years, is ensnared in the investigation into Kosta Diamantis.
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CT school construction program audit done, but questions remain
The audit did not review interactions between school districts and the school construction grants program, administered by Kosta Diamantis.
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Rob Hotaling, who ran against Lamont, to join his administration
Rob Hotaling, the Independent Party candidate for governor, will be deputy commissioner in the Dept. of Economic and Community Development.
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CT nonprofits want $482 million funding boost
CT social service providers, after years of underfunding, have sights set on the budget surplus to fix understaffing and other issues.
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CT officials mull ranked-choice voting this session
At least one bill has been filed to allow ranked-choice voting — where voters rank candidates by preference — in municipal elections in CT.
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Chris Murphy seeks immigration reform after southern border visit
Murphy hopes Congress can find a compromise on immigration reform, arguing that a ‘lack of order at the border affects us in Connecticut.’
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CT Capitol empties to pray with family of Rep. Quentin Williams
CT Rep. Quentin Williams made a final visit to the Capitol on Wednesday, a hearse carrying his remains to a brief, poignant prayer service.
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CT lawmakers seek to ‘stabilize’ child care industry
As COVID-relief funding runs out, child care advocates call for hundreds of millions to boost wages, expand access and rebuild the industry.
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Hundreds gather at vigil for CT Rep. Quentin Williams
Hundreds attended the vigil in Middletown for Quentin Williams and remembered the legislator as an advocate for change and a friend to all.
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BEST OF 2022: How Connecticut’s influence in Congress will change with divided government
With a narrow GOP House majority, CT Democrats will lose committee chairmanships but say they’ll still have leverage in crafting policy.
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BEST OF 2022: Connecticut municipalities using federal ARPA funds to expand police surveillance tools
The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
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CT to secure $236 million windfall from federal spending bill
Communities across Connecticut will receive funding, formerly known as earmarks, for infrastructure, housing, education and more.
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Lawmakers outline health policy priorities for upcoming session
Pressure is mounting on legislators to tackle the escalating cost of health care, to expand access to care and more in the upcoming session.