CT’s Sen. Murphy was the lead negotiator on the failed border bill and took criticism for his tactics. But he still thinks he can get things done.
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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Advocates urge Lamont to commit more funds for the working class
The Connecticut For All coalition and some lawmakers urged Gov. Ned Lamont to fund services for the working class during the 2024 session.
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CT children’s committee to look at mental health, summer camps
CT lawmakers plan to focus on children’s mental health care, summer camp regulations, child care foster care in the 2024 legislative session.
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Murphy pushes bipartisan border bill as CT activists raise concerns
The bill would reform the asylum process, issue more work permits and stop entry into the U.S. when border encounters reach a certain number.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT to partner with private businesses to boost parks, recreation
Under the “partnership for parks” initiative, CT’s parks could offer more camping, bicycle and boat rentals and event planning services.
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CT families could see some relief as bill with child tax credit passes
The federal child tax credit received a modest boost in the bill but falls short of the 2021 expansion, disappointing Democrats.
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CT Young Dems hold public hearing to ‘amplify’ Gen Z
The Connecticut chapter of the Young Democrats held a public hearing at the Capitol on Monday to build its own issue priority list.
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Biden looks to schools on safe gun storage as federal bill stalls
The White House is taking another incremental step on gun safety as a federal version of Ethan’s Law requiring safe storage stalled.
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Mexico’s lawsuit against CT’s Colt and other gunmakers to proceed
The ruling is a step forward for Mexico’s lawsuit alleging CT-based Colt and other manufacturers facilitate gun trafficking to drug cartels.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
After a lackluster 2023, CT’s efforts on climate policy are still stalled
Even as extreme weather fueled by climate change pummeled Connecticut last year, all major climate legislation failed.
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Bill with child tax credit gets boost amid concerns from CT Democrat
A committee Rep. John Larson sits on approved the tax bill. But Rep. Rosa DeLauro remains opposed without expanding the child tax credit.
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CT’s Sarah Russell gets committee nod for federal judgeship
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday criticized a 2020 letter Sarah Russell signed about incarceration during COVID.
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Rosa DeLauro pushes full child tax credit expansion in federal deal
DeLauro believes the potential deal benefits corporations more than families. But Rep. John Larson argues it’s a ‘home run’ for both sides.
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White House officials urge CT leaders to help sell Biden policies
State lawmakers, gun safety advocates and other leaders were invited to hear how laws signed by President Joe Biden are playing out locally.
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A long list of priorities for CT delegation, but not a lot of time
CT’s delegation wants progress on the Kids Online Safety Act, the Coast Guard and the Farm Bill. But first they need to fund the government.