The bill would make CT fill a regulatory void left by congressional inaction on AI, including its role in forming decision-making algorithms.
2024 Legislative Session
Posted inGovernment
Feds ban non-compete clauses as CT reconsiders bill to limit them
The FTC voted to curb non-competes, but critics are suing to block the final rule. Meanwhile, CT is considering legislation to limit them.
Posted inGovernment
CT elections enforcement commission wants more investigators, head says
The SEEC has struggled with its caseload after the Bridgeport election scandal, but lawmakers have said more money to add staff is unlikely.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Climate change legislation faces another uphill battle to approval
CT has four major climate bills awaiting legislative action this session. It’s anyone’s guess what will emerge to make it to a vote, or pass.
Posted inPolitics
CT AI bill would set standards, but Lamont remains wary
Senate Democrats said they are narrowing a proposal to set standards for the development and use of artificial intelligence in CT.
Posted inGovernment
Federal internet benefits at risk in CT. Could a state bill fill in gaps?
Advocates say S.B. 3 could act as a ‘backstop’ if Congress doesn’t fund the Affordable Connectivity Program by the end of the month.
Posted inPolitics
Facing deadline, CT’s legislative factory comes to life
The wheels of the CT General Assembly slowly began turning this week, producing some of the first floor votes since the 2024 session opened.
Posted inMoney
Lamont won’t say if he’ll ease ‘debt diet’ to make CT budget fix work
CT legislative leaders plan to borrow to cover operating expenses in the next budget — creating a significant hole to be tackled next year.
Posted inHousing
CT housing advocates say they’re tired of waiting for change
As this year’s legislative session nears its end, many of the housing bills still waiting for votes might die.
Posted inMoney
CT officials insist tax cuts will remain as pandemic relief expires
Despite a projected $16B income tax revenue loss across CT and 25 other states, Lamont and the legislature agree CT tax cuts aren’t at risk.
Posted inJustice
CT House unanimously passes ‘street takeover’ bill
The bill would give local leaders the ability to fine people who organize, participate in, or gather to observe a street takeover.
Posted inImmigration
Marriage license citizenship bill gets House OK
The bill aims to curb deportations by prohibiting CT town registrars from inquiring about the citizenship of applicants for marriage.
Posted inGovernment
Bill advances to expand definition of ‘line of duty’ deaths
Under the bill, the definition could include deaths or disabilities that occurred within 24 hours of shifts with strenuous activities.
Posted inEconomic Development
Are CT non-competes enforceable? What to know about state law
CT doesn’t have one standard for enforcing a non-compete; rather, courts rely on a five-factor test to determine whether an agreement is reasonable.
Posted inMoney
Lamont won’t help lawmakers leave gaps in next CT budget
If Democratic legislators want more funds in core programs, they must close holes in the CT budget as well, the Lamont administration said.