The debate over House Bill 5004 reflected the deep divide among Democrats and Republicans on the science, economics and politics of climate.
2024 Legislative Session
Posted inHousing
CT Senate passes bill to help convert offices into apartments
The CT Senate voted for a bill that would require towns to allow the conversion of commercial spaces into apartments as-of-right.
Posted inJustice
CT bill on ‘gender responsiveness’ in juvenile justice passes House unanimously
The legislation would develop a framework for maintaining sex trafficking data and address children experiencing sexual abuse in foster care.
Posted inGovernment
Lawmakers weigh changes to CT open records law. What does it mean?
Supporters say the bills are essential for employees’ privacy and protection. Opponents say the changes would lessen government transparency.
Posted inPolitics
CT House votes to set standards on THC products
The House voted 130-16 for a measure intended to set clear rules for THC-infused beverages and other intoxicating products made from hemp.
Posted inMoney
Report: Billions more in taxes coming in to CT than expected
Citing ‘shocking … revenue numbers,’ House Speaker Matt Ritter said ‘there might need to be an adjustment’ to how much CT saves.
Posted inGovernment
Police investigate threat at state Capitol
Security was stepped up at the CT Capitol Tuesday after a person who claimed to have weapons threatened to kill everyone on Capitol grounds.
Posted inMoney
CT revenues soaring, but legislators still can’t spend them
Progressives have said this year’s budget debate, which involved huge piles of untouchable cash, will fuel the push for reforms in 2025.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont defends fiscal guardrails but is open to workarounds
A shared desire to end the session without drama has led to a deal with some budget gimmicks.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers OK legislation to ban bottle bill recycling scams
The law would ban people from returning empties if they already know that they have been redeemed or if they were purchased out of state.
Posted inHealth
House passes broad bill overhauling aspects of elder care sector
The bill, which makes changes to CT’s home care and nursing home industry, follows CT Mirror reporting exposing gaps in elder care.
Posted inPolitics
I’m a Gen Z CT resident. What 2024 bills should I care about?
Plenty of bills this year could impact CT high school- and college-age residents, including initiatives on education, housing and money.
Posted inPolitics
THC-infused drinks found a loophole in CT cannabis law
Hemp-derived products don’t fall within current regulations. H.B. 5150 would change that — and make other adjustments.
Posted inMoney
House GOP budget: Boost K-12, cut care for undocumented
House Republicans pitched a budget that boosts education, ends health care for undocumented women and children and trims the state workforce.
Posted inPolitics
CT paid sick leave expansion passes House; heads to Senate next
The bill would gradually transform CT’s limited paid sick leave law, which originally passed in 2011, into a nearly universal benefit.