The sweeping bill is designed to address industry practices that critics say limit patients’ access to care, including mental health care.
CT Senate passes bill to boost insurance affordability, transparency
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Lawmakers back off plan to regulate movie start times, for now
An infamous CT bill that would have required movie theaters to publish more accurate start times now calls only for a study of the issue.
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Qué debe saber sobre los “beneficios públicos” en su factura de electricidad
El cargo por beneficios públicos incluye programas de eficiencia energética, asistencia para clientes de bajos ingresos y mas.
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REGISTER: This Could Work! with HAYVN Coworking May 28
CT Mirror State Policy Editor Erica E. Phillips will sit with Felicia Rubinstein of HAYVN Coworking on May 28, 2025, at Stamford’s Ferguson Library, 6PM.
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CT lawmakers pledged long-term care insurance reform. Will it happen?
CT lawmakers who pledged urgent reform to bring relief to LTCI policyholders are still trying to figure out what changes may move forward.
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Energy legislation needs work, but solutions are in sight
Legislators want to prudently address high utility rates. The CT Office of the Consumer Counsel has good ideas on how to do that.
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Age verification is about age – not identity
Age verification is not about identity – it’s about child safety, anonymity, and trust.
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Teachers arrested at CT Capitol after rally for education funding
The apprehensions took place following a rally of teachers, students and others seeking more per-pupil funding for CT school districts.
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Expansion of CT Trust Act passes House on largely party-line vote
The bill would ensure municipalities abide by the law, closing what advocates saw as weakness in a law intended to protect immigrants.
Posted inGovernment
At Coast Guard graduation, Kristi Noem talks as protesters gather
Coast Guard Academy commencement speaker Kristi Noem spoke about Trump’s vision for the military branch as protesters filled a nearby park.
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CT Senate moves to curb independence of elections watchdog
Under the bill, legislators whose campaign finances are overseen by the SEEC would approve the appointment of its executive director.
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Cuts endanger vital CT farm-to-school programs
Supporting farm-to-school programs isn’t just about feeding kids; it’s about shaping the next generation of Connecticut’s farmers, food entrepreneurs, and engaged citizens.