Congress approved the first public health funding bill in Trump’s second term. In it, lawmakers largely rejected his proposed spending cuts.
Congress rebuffs Trump’s $33B in cuts to health, human services
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Lamont’s top words in his 8 State of the State addresses
“Housing” was one of Lamont’s most-said words this year, coming up 25 times in his annual State of the State address.
Posted inBriefs
Are heart attacks from shoveling snow common?
Heart attacks while shoveling snow are a well-documented risk. Men with certain health conditions or low fitness are especially vulnerable.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The State of Housing in CT: Why it matters now
This report’s findings point to a clear reality: Connecticut’s housing system is not meeting the needs of the people who live and work here.
Posted inPolitics
A little flexibility gets Lamont a good start to election-year session
The fiscally cautious governor is signaling a willingness to compromise on spending and taxes, and Democrats are happy to see an opening.
Posted inPolitics
CT legislature to weigh online safety, data protections for minors
Online privacy is a legislative priority this year, with several bills already introduced, including two put forward by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Posted inGovernment
Hopes dim for quick resolution to Homeland Security funding bill
Negotiations devolved into a blame game among Republicans and Democrats over who should be talking to whom about the DHS funding bill.
Posted inEducation
Lamont kicks off universal breakfast push at West Hartford school
Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget would allocate $12 million toward a universal school breakfast program; it’s his second time pushing for the effort.
Posted inPolitics
CT Rep.’s ‘ICE IN’ message draws rebuke from House speaker
House Speaker Matt Ritter dressed down lawmakers Thursday after a Bristol representative wore a message supporting ICE on her blazer.
Posted inPartner Content
Massachusetts, Nova Scotia announce partnership on offshore wind
The two governments will develop offshore wind in their respective areas and share knowledge, workforce, ports and, potentially, energy itself.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Train derails in Mansfield; cars with liquid propane topple into river
The train had 43 cars; 14 derailed, including six carrying liquid propane. Four ended up partially in the Willimantic River.
Posted inBriefs
Are there ICE operations planned during Super Bowl LX?
Key U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials indicated in the fall that they planned to send agents to the Super Bowl.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The danger of nationalizing the vote
In CT, elections are secure not because power is centralized, but because it is shared transparently, locally, and with bipartisan oversight.