The Environmental Protection Agency revoked its own determination that required it to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
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 reports of online exploitation grow, CT leaders try new strategies
CT officials are considering new regulations on social media and gaming companies to protect youths, but advocates say there’s more to do.
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CT secures about $190 million in earmarks from federal bills
Funding for about 175 projects across CT was delayed for months while Congress worked through a tumultuous process to fund the government.
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Which parts of the ‘big beautiful bill’ will go into effect in 2026?
From tax changes and Trump accounts to student loan caps and SNAP changes, a number of provisions in the bill go into effect in 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Trump administration plans to write regulations using Artificial Intelligence
The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations.
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CT officials decry fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
Connecticut officials denounced the federal agents’ actions in Minneapolis and called for the Senate to vote against an ICE funding bill.
Posted inImmigration
CT House Dems vote against Homeland Security funding bill
The DHS funding bill narrowly cleared the Republican-led House as Congress seeks to fund the rest of the government before Jan. 30.
Posted inImmigration
Sen. Chris Murphy went to Texas. ICE didn’t offer a warm welcome.
Chris Murphy tried to go inside two detention centers operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement but was denied entry on Tuesday.
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Lamont: Doug McCrory should ‘step back’ from Senate leadership
Lamont said the potentially fraudulent spending at the Blue Hills Civic Association raised concerns and should prompt McCrory to ‘step back.’
