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Stories about Connecticut politicians, the General Assembly, elections, state legislation, the state’s congressional delegation and the impact of federal legislation on Connecticut.
‘Glock switch’ bill is driving up gun sales in CT, dealers say
A proposed ban on the sale of ‘convertible pistols,’ HB5043 is driving up sales, but some gun dealers say a ban is the wrong idea.
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Two Republicans sue top Democrats over ‘emergency’
Two conservative House Republicans filed suit last week, asking the Court to define what constitutes an ’emergency’ under legislative rules.
On second try, absentee voting bill glides to passage in CT House
The CT bill would repeal a law that now denies absentee ballots to those who don’t meet six specific conditions.
CT Senate passes consumer data protection legislation
SB 4, wide-ranging legislation that establishes restrictions on how data brokers can use consumer information, passed the state Senate 31-4.
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.
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.
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.
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