Sen. Ceci Maher, 72, announced she will not seek reelection, but will instead step aside so “younger leaders” can take the reins.
Sen. Ceci Maher to retire, says it is time for next generation
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lawmakers advance nominations of new PURA board
Lamont’s four PURA nominees cleared a legislative hurdle after hours of questioning over what they might do about CT’s high electricity costs.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs after SCOTUS loss
More states have joined CT in a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the previous ones.
Posted inGovernment
CT senators respond to Kristi Noem firing: ‘She was horrible’
Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said even with Noem gone, Homeland Security needs to undertake a vastly different approach.
Posted inPartner Content
CT lawmakers consider new regulations on wake surfing
The proposal would allow wake surfing to take place within 200 feet of the shoreline on most Connecticut lakes, with some exceptions.
Posted inJustice
CT state police deploy new multimillion-dollar technology, equipment
Troopers demonstrated new tasers, bodycams, virtual reality training and other software Wednesday. CT has approved $120M for the equipment.
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Blue states push to ban ICE at polls amid federal voter intimidation fears
Several Democratic states—including CT—are moving to bar federal immigration agents from being near polling places and other election sites.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
My school is grading me with AI. It got my grade wrong.
AI produces errors serious enough to require a dispute button built right into the tool. So how many students, facing an error, simply accept the score and move on.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT small businesses hope their latest R&D tax credit push pays off
Lawmakers are again considering expanding the state’s R&D tax credit to small businesses. Advocates are hopeful it will pass this session.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT can lead on housing by confronting corporate consolidation
During the debate on HB 8002, critics argued that private equity posed a serious risk. I agree, but concern without action is not leadership.
Posted inInvestigations
A difficult week for Sen. Doug McCrory and earmarks
The FBI investigation of the Hartford Dem’s role in delivering millions in earmarks played a part in Lamont’s line-item veto of the earmarks.
Posted inEducation
CT high school students argue for increase in ECS funding formula
Students from across CT urged lawmakers to act on two bills that would increase the Education Cost Sharing grant formula that funds schools.
Posted inHealth
Will CT recoup $127M in taxes owed by Prospect Medical Holdings?
At a ribbon-cutting at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday, Gov. Lamont said it’s unclear how much in unpaid taxes CT will recover from Prospect.
Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers seek to rein in Trump on Iran
After Trump officials briefed Congress on the Middle East, Senate will take up war powers resolution Wednesday. House to follow Thursday.
Posted inGovernment
EMS workers ask to be included in Lamont’s free tuition proposal
The governor’s bill offers help with college tuition and mortgage payments to firefighters and police. EMS workers want to be included.