Martin Looney, a lawmaker for 45 years and the top Senate leader for a decade, filed papers that make him a candidate for reelection at 77.
Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney files for reelection
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Did billionaire wealth nearly triple one year during COVID?
Billionaire wealth grew during the COVID pandemic due in part to a strong stock market and returns of profits to shareholders.
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U.S. House punts vote on college-athlete compensation bill
The Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act would bar student-athletes from being recognized as employees.
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Harding High’s progress marks turning point for Bridgeport schools
Harding High is no longer on the state’s list of lowest-performing schools. Staff and students say the changes are palpable.
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Special education needs embedded mental health support
As schools struggle to manage emotional and behavioral challenges, a mental health crisis among children in special education grows.
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Connecticut needs climate heroes
CT leadership has not stood up for major provisions in the governor’s executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inMoney
3 CT state employee unions to get pay hikes worth 4.5%
The COLA and step raise effectively represent a 4.5% increase and could help all state employees get similar raises.
Posted inPolitics
John Healey departing as CT Senate GOP chief of staff
Healey’s support for Erin Stewart’s campaign for governor puts him at odds with a caucus committed to her GOP rival, Sen. Ryan Fazio.
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Does Connecticut fine people who don’t clear snow, ice from their vehicle?
There are laws about removing snow and ice from commercial and noncommercial vehicles, with exceptions for very specific instances.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Eversource appeals PURA rejection of Aquarion Water sale
The two CT utilities filed an appeal Tuesday challenging PURA’s decision last month to block the sale of the Aquarion Water Company.
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More industries want Trump’s help hiring immigrant labor
Restaurants, construction and landscaping businesses lost a combined 315,000 immigrant workers through August, according to a Stateline analysis.
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CT resident joins Zillow class action lawsuit, claiming deceptive practices
The plaintiffs say Zillow violated their rights by tricking buyers into using Zillow agents and Zillow loans to finance their purchases.
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CT podría abordar el tema de las comidas escolares universales
Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre las comidas escolares universales en CT y por qué podría tratarse en la sesión legislativa del 2026.