In historic shift, acting AG Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug.
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CT nonprofits supporting victims of crime to see more funding cuts
The cuts are result of dwindling infusions into the Crime Victims Fund, which come from penalties and fines for federal criminal convictions.
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CT House postpones vote on universal absentee voting
A protracted debate on a bill that would make voting by absentee ballots a universal option in Connecticut ended without a vote Wednesday.
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CT public benefits charge cut; electricity rates to fall by nearly 15%
The changes will result in about $30 off the average Eversource monthly bill and about $34 off United Illuminating monthly bills, PURA said.
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Officials plan to tap savings to make next CT budget work
The move would ensure Connecticut’s next budget provides major boosts to municipal aid, affordable child care and tax relief.
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CT House passes ban on ‘convertible pistols’
HB 5043 would ban the sale of pistols that can be easily converted into a machine gun. It would primarily affect Glocks.
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CT could become first state to offer free bus transit to veterans
Lawmakers approved reduced-price fares last year, but program was never funded. This year, Gov. Ned Lamont wants to take it a step further.
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CT Judicial Branch launches remote hearings page amid fear of ICE at courthouses
The Judicial Branch launched a new webpage, where residents can find information on remote hearings, amid concerns about ICE at courthouses.
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Amended AI bill passed by CT Senate after extensive questioning
With Tuesday’s vote, the artificial intelligence bill now moves to the House, which last year opted to not take up that session’s AI measure.
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Ban on releasing balloons passes CT Senate
Senate Bill 452 would ban the intentional release of balloons and require CT retailers to attach weights to balloons sold.
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Lamont’s vaccine bill HB 5044 passes after heated debate in CT House
Gov. Ned Lamont’s bill expanding Connecticut’s authority over immunizations was poised to pass the House Tuesday, following a lengthy debate.
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Federal judge strikes down Trump actions that slowed clean energy projects
A federal judge struck down several actions, including a requirement that solar, wind projects be personally approved by Interior Sec. Burgum
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Lamont meets with Brookfield first selectman about Iroquois project
Steve Dunn, a Democrat, is part of a group of local officials campaigning against a project to expand the Iroquois pipeline’s daily capacity.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Trump’s environmental policies mean dirtier air for CT
CT’s air quality had improved over 50 years of increasingly rigorous federal regulations and enforcement. That progress is now under assault.
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CT House passes bill removing limits on THC in cannabis products
The Connecticut legislation would eliminate state caps on THC concentration in cannabis flower and raise THC limits in infused drinks.