In his second book, Murphy explores the societal and economic forces that he believes shaped modern-day American politics.
Politics
Lamont’s former aide, Jeff Beckham, withdraws as judicial nominee
Gov. Ned Lamont’s former top fiscal adviser, Jeffrey Beckham, asked Lamont to withdraw his nomination as a judge of the CT Superior Court.
Sen. Tony Hwang not running; A sign of larger trouble for CT GOP?
Tony Hwang’s decision not to seek reelection gives Democrats a chance to shrink the minority to single digits for the first time since 1974.
CT minimum wage rises to $16.94. Gov. Lamont celebrates impact
The state’s most recent increase, announced in the fall, has pushed CT to one of highest statewide minimum wages in the country.
CT municipal camp bills, proposed after Bethany scandal, expire
Proposed regulations spurred by a child sex abuse scandal at a Bethany camp will not come to pass after session ended without a vote on them.
Transformative CT early childhood education bill gets full passage
The bill promises to transform early childhood care and education for generations by eventually allowing free access for qualifying families.

