Legislators say the interest from the rainy day fund could solve many problems, but Gov. Ned Lamont says it would violate basic principles.
2024 Legislative Session
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CT lawmakers want $100 million for child care ‘trust fund’
The proposed fund, modeled after a New Mexico initiative, would allow CT to ‘actually do things’ in a Blue Ribbon Panel child care plan.
Posted inEducation
CT bills would fight teacher shortage by changing pay, certification
The bills would increase CT starting salaries for teachers and paraeducators, as well as simplify the path for teacher certification.
Posted inJustice
Hilary Carpenter nomination for prison ombuds role saved by committee
Lawmakers had previously cast an 8-8 vote against Hilary Carpenter, but on Tuesday advanced the governor’s pick to the full CT legislature.
Posted inHousing
CT bill would let religious institutions build temporary shelters
Legislators voted to advance a bill that would allow CT religious organizations to install temporary homeless shelters on their property.
Posted inMoney
CT lawmakers seeking new options to work around budget cap
CT lawmakers have spent millions in recent years outside the ‘fiscal guardrails,’ but these temporary wells are quickly running dry.
Posted inPolitics
‘Up in flames’: CT insurance committee advances no bills
Thursday’s deadline for the committee to advance bills went by with no votes on legislation this session, a failure that drew concerns.
Posted inMoney
CT employee raises could hinder aid for higher education
CT higher ed officials say raises for state employees could complicate their already uphill climb to close deficits and preserve programs.
Posted inPolitics
Anti-abortion advocates oppose CT constitutional amendment
The March for Life drew more than 1,500 people who called on CT to halt a proposal to enshrine reproductive rights in the state Constitution.
Posted inJustice
CT bill would expand criminal protective orders
A proposal would allow CT courts to issue criminal protective orders against people found not guilty by reason of mental illness.
Posted inEconomic Development
Is CT’s film and TV tax credit program in its final season?
Amid budget constraints, legislative leaders from both parties favor ending the tax credits, but ESPN, NBC and actors are pushing back.
Posted inMoney
CT state agencies ordered to tally unspent ARPA funds
The directive from Gov. Lamont’s budget director was issued hours after The Connecticut Mirror published a story about legislators’ concerns.
Posted inHealth
Bill would protect those at religious hospitals who offer care info
CT providers who give information about reproductive health at religious hospitals could not be dismissed or penalized for it under the bill.
Posted inHousing
CT’s homelessness outreach providers at work with care, supplies
CT providers are asking for $20M for outreach programs, which offer services to people who are hard to reach, such as those living outside.
Posted inEducation
CT proposal to limit school safety drills fails
An effort to reduce the number of safety drills in CT schools was stripped from an education bill after criticism from Newtown stakeholders.
