Some people condemned strip searches as an unfair exertion of power, while correction officers called it a resource for deterring violence.
2023 Legislative Session
Posted inHousing
CT ‘Work Live Ride’ bill revives transit-oriented development debate
Debate grew heated during a hearing on a Connecticut bill offering towns access to public dollars if they zone for more residential density.
Posted inPolitics
CT could loosen qualifications to run for Attorney General
The rule that a lawyer have 10 years of “active practice” in CT to run for attorney general would change to six years under a new bill.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Once again, CT lawmakers take hard look at utility accountability
Connecticut lawmakers are looking to overhaul electric utility accountability and regulations for the second time in three years.
Posted inHousing
Advocates fear CT senior property tax relief bill could weaken affordable housing law
Advocates worry the bill would allow towns to enact moratoriums without actually putting any new affordable units on the market.
Posted inEducation
CT lawmakers look to end the ‘transcript trap’
Thousands of CT students’ college transcripts are held up over debt, but a bill already approved in committee would end the practice.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT theaters want tax credit to lure Broadway pre-tour production
Performing arts leaders are pushing lawmakers to approve a tax break for traveling theater productions that choose to “tech” in Connecticut.
Posted inJustice
CT bill would limit ‘deceptive’ police tactics on minors
The proposed bill would protect minors from a false admission of guilt due to ‘deceptive or coercive’ tactics by police.
Posted inHealth
Legislators question Lamont’s approach to cutting health costs
Gov. Lamont’s proposal to control prescription drug and hospital costs could cost hospitals hundreds of millions in lost revenue.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT now a battleground in fight over minimum wage at restaurants
CT is one of 13 states considering applying the minimum wage to restaurants. Wait staff currently earn a minimum of $6.38 per hour plus tips.
Posted inMoney
Lamont defends truck mileage tax: ‘You got to pay your bills’
A GOP bill up for a public hearing Friday would end collection of CT’s truck mileage tax on July 1. The tax raised $4.3 million in January.
Posted inPolitics
CT legislators push for more mental health support for kids
The measures to improve mental health care for children in Connecticut continue the work from last session.
Posted inGovernment
Publication of legal notices in newspapers could be nearing an end
A court case involving the Old Saybrook borough of Fenwick could clear the way for a change in the law about publication of legal notices.
Posted inHousing
CT Housing Committee won’t vote on rent cap this session
The committee instead pushed forward a bill that would create a task force to study rent stabilization.
Posted inPolitics
CT gun bill supported by city mayors runs into resistance
Sen. Gary Winfield said the new gun bill to target repeat offenders, supported by the mayors of some of CT’s biggest cities, is too broad.
