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Stories about Connecticut politicians, the General Assembly, elections, state legislation, the state’s congressional delegation and the impact of federal legislation on Connecticut.
Fight for generational change takes aim at U.S. Rep. John Larson
U.S. Rep. John Larson told Democrats he has experience and seniority his challengers lack, and they have something he does not: time to wait.
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CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
Lamont would ban sales of handguns convertible to machine guns
Dozens of opponents say the Connecticut bill is an overreach that would ban sales of popular Glock firearms and similar striker-fired pistols.
Long-term care insurance legislation advances
The bill would require CT Insurance Dept. to hold a public hearing when insurers’ rate hike requests exceed 10%, notify lawmakers in advance.
Sen. Ceci Maher to retire, says it is time for next generation
Sen. Ceci Maher, 72, announced she will not seek reelection, but will instead step aside so “younger leaders” can take the reins.
CT to close transfer station at center of local trash dispute
The Torrington facility was the subject of a dispute involving two trash haulers and allegations of favoritism at the state Capitol.
Lamont vetoes speedy earmarks: ‘My objection is to the process’
Gov. Ned Lamont cut grants and earmarks worth $4 million from six sections of a bill that sped to passage with little review last week.
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