Luke Bronin, Hartford’s mayor since 2016, could be a Democratic candidate for governor if Ned Lamont decides not to run again in 2026.
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Posted inPolitics
At least 7 CT General Assembly committees to get new leadership
The first new CT General Assembly committee assignments include Rep. Maria Horn as Finance co-chair and Rep. Steve Steinberg leading Energy.
Posted inInvestigations, Justice
Former CT Rep. DiMassa says he was paid in cash to process phony invoices
DiMassa said he was paid in a “wad of $100 bills” and other kickbacks in exchange for pushing fake invoices through West Haven city hall.
Posted inJustice
Criminal charges filed against officers in Randy Cox incident
Five New Haven police officers face reckless endangerment and cruelty charges after Randy Cox, a Black man, was paralyzed in a police van.
Posted inMoney
CT essential worker bonuses to be cut for all but lowest-income
CT Democratic leaders said they had no choice, given the limited funds Gov. Ned Lamont would support for the Premium Pay program.
Posted inPolitics
In special session, CT legislature extends gas tax holiday
The measure extends CT’s gas tax holiday, bolsters heating assistance, cuts ‘Premium Pay’ bonuses and adjusts the bottle deposit program.
Posted inHealth
Flu season in CT coming earlier, hitting harder this year
Leaders at children’s hospitals worry that more flu cases will make the crowding situation worse in intensive care and emergency departments.
Posted inPolitics
Small shifts in power hide big changes within CT General Assembly
More than half of the seats in the CT House and nearly two-thirds in the Senate will have turned over since 2018, some more than once.
Posted inJustice
CT Supreme Court creates avenue for people to fight high bail
The change could protect people accused of crimes from being incarcerated with bonds they have no chance of being able to pay.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT recreational pot sales will start within months, regulators say
CT officials said this week that approved marijuana businesses are on track to launch retail sales within the next few months.
Posted inMoney
CT essential worker bonuses on Monday’s special session agenda
In a special session Monday, the CT General Assembly will also address an extension of the gas tax holiday and additional energy assistance.
Posted inPolitics
CT Department of Transportation to get a new leader
Garrett Eucalitto will replace Joseph J. Giulietti as commissioner of the CT Department of Transportation, Gov. Lamont announced.
Posted inMoney
CT essential worker relief caught in debate over who owes ‘heroes’
CT essential workers waiting to learn if they’ll receive $1,000 bonuses are stuck in a debate between Gov. Ned Lamont, businesses and labor.
Posted inMoney
Report: CT reduced its debt by 7.4% over past year
Connecticut shaved down all major areas of debt — including pension and retirement debts — and more is expected to come off the books soon.
Posted inHealth
CT children’s hospitals, swamped with RSV, brace for flu cases
Flu cases are rising at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital as RSV cases already strain capacity.
