Josh Hershman has been serving as interim insurance commissioner since December. Senators unanimously approved his appointment last week.
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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As Trump proposes cuts, his budget singles out two CT towns
The Trump administration has singled out Greenwich and Waterford for “wasteful” uses of federal funding, for things such as theater projects.
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Himes at odds with some Dems, constituents over surveillance law
FISA’s 702 program allows the government to monitor non-U.S. persons abroad without warrants. Americans’ records can get swept up.
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In final weeks of CT session, AI policy bills come into focus
Advocates hope a new approach to regulating artificial intelligence will finally generate results, despite tensions with the industry.
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CT bottle bill concerns prompt legislation that could return rate to 5¢
A bill that could decrease Connecticut’s bottle redemption rate from 10 cents to 5 cents passed out of a legislative committee this week.
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Agricultural lab expansion will help CT farmers solve new problems
As the climate warms and farmers face new challenges, CT is investing nearly $40 million to update and expand one of its agricultural labs.
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No Kings rallies in CT draw thousands, old and young, in protest
CT state officials decried Trump initiatives such as the SAVE America Act and the war in Iran at the No Kings rally in Hartford.
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Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a deal stalled in Congress.
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CT governor, secretary of the state speak out against SAVE America Act
The bill, currently before the US Senate, would require “documentary proof” of citizenship to register, photo identification at the polls.
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CT food bank aiding unpaid TSA agents amid shutdown talks
Connecticut Foodshare is providing groceries to unpaid TSA workers at CT’s airports while negotiations to fund Homeland Security continue.
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Murphy forces war powers vote as Iran conflict persists
Democrats’ latest effort to rein in military action will get blocked. But Sen. Chris Murphy wants Congress to debate it nonetheless.
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Forensic lab-on-wheels ready for deployment to CT crime scenes
The state used about $1 million in federal COVID emergency funding to purchase and outfit the mobile forensic service.
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White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations
A legislative blueprint laid out how Trump wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence without curbing innovation.
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CT helps lead legal challenge to repeal of endangerment finding
A coalition of states and cities filed suit against the EPA contending that rescinding the so-called endangerment finding is unlawful.
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Blumenthal won’t support Markwayne Mullin for DHS secretary
Sen. Richard Blumenthal was satisfied by Markwayne Mullin’s answer on judicial warrants but said he won’t support his nomination.