Connecticut Republicans nominated Themis Klarides, a moderate who supports abortion rights and broke with Donald Trump, for U.S. Senate.
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Democrats anoint Lamont for a second term, praise his handling of economy and pandemic
The governor knows his economic record is one of the strongest cases he can make to voters. That’s a challenge for Republicans.
GOP nominates Bob Stefanowski for rematch with Gov. Ned Lamont
Connecticut Republicans united behind the gubernatorial ambitions of Bob Stefanowski, who outflanked the GOP establishment in 2018.
CT Democrats nominate Blumenthal, cast themselves as defenders of democracy
Democrats positioned Sen. Richard Blumenthal — and the party as a whole — as a bulwark against GOP efforts to strip Americans of their rights.
Ban on flavored vaping products fails to win passage for third straight year
The flavor ban had early momentum when the Public Health Committee approved the measure in March, but the bill stalled.
Cost growth benchmarks in CT budget; prescription drug price cap fails
An ambitious bill to limit annual increases in the cost of prescription drugs failed to gain traction in the legislature this year.
Chaos before convention: Democratic candidates’ tactics questioned
Sen. Matt Lesser was criticized for trying to change rules; Rep. Hilda Santiago’s campaign claimed support from neutral Gov. Ned Lamont.
5 things to know about abortion in Connecticut
The number of abortions in Connecticut has been on the decline. But who gets them, and at what point in pregnancy? Here are 5 things to know.
CT launches homeowner assistance program, part of pandemic aid
The program is another in a series of measures designed to help CT residents recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue states have passed laws to shore up abortion access. Is it enough?
Several states have taken steps to codify abortion protections, but few have increased access in anticipation of out-of-state patients.
CT’s right to collect money from former prisoners is curtailed, but not ended
CT can no longer take money won in lawsuits to pay for the cost of a person’s imprisonment — unless they’ve been convicted of certain crimes.
An embrace of Juneteenth in CT, and a clash over its meaning
The House voted 142-1 to designate Juneteenth a legal holiday in Connecticut. The overwhelmingly positive vote belied a difficult debate.
Photo essay: The last night of the 2022 legislative session
On the last night of the 2022 legislative session, weary legislators left signs of their efforts in the House chambers.
Bill making it easier for felons to get professional licenses passed by Senate
The measure is a result of a yearslong effort to ease the burdens the formerly incarcerated face after they serve their sentences.
CT Senate gives final approval to juvenile crime bill
Republicans have been hounding Democrats for a year to pass legislation addressing car thefts and shootings. This session, Democrats listened.