CT was one of the states that sued to block Trump’s order. AG William Tong called the ruling a ‘huge win for free and fair elections.’
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CT’s public campaign financing: Here’s what to know
Public financing has been used by many candidates, although in recent years several gubernatorial candidates have self-funded campaigns.
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Electric bills, primary spending, CCSU president complaint: CT politics news
Plus: the Blue Ribbon Commission is at work, a foster care prevention grant is awarded, and Lamont announces new Shore Line East trains.
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Lamont’s first general-election attack ad links Fazio to Trump and ICE
Gov. Ned Lamont linked Republican challenger Ryan Fazio to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.
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CT GOP heads to Dallas for Trump-centric midterm convention
A 15-person CT delegation will attend a two-day convention they hope will boost GOP turnout in November’s midterm elections.
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Lamont, Fazio offer preview on coming debate over electric rates
The two candidates serve on CT’s Bond Commission, which voted Tuesday to borrow $125M to offset the public benefits charge on electric bills.
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Defamation suit by GOP candidate Jonathan De Barros dismissed
He did not dispute he was convicted of shooting two men, but claimed he cannot be called a murderer due to an appellate decision and a pardon.
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Ryan Fazio claims Lamont ‘destroyed’ fiscal caps. But did he?
While Lamont has engaged in workarounds, he says the routine has led to savings, cut pension debt and offset federal cuts to vital services.
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Rep. John Santanella defeats Thomas Tyler in court-ordered primary
Rep. John P. Santanella, D-Enfield, defeated challenger Thomas Tyler on Tuesday in a special court-ordered Democratic primary.
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Stephanie Thomas unsure if report of federal elections probe is true
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said she does not know if CT under investigation by the Trump administration for possible voter fraud.
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Ryan Fazio offers prayers, talks property taxes to unseat a governor
Ryan Fazio is trying to be the first person to unseat a Connecticut governor in 72 years. The road ahead is steep and not clearly mapped.
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Ryan Fazio: All CT students should attend schools they choose
Under Ryan Fazio’s plan, CT would end lotteries and waitlists for schools. Fazio wants all students to get into the school they want.
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CT, Democratic states file new lawsuit to block Trump’s mail voting order
The action against U.S. Postal Service marked a new phase in high-stakes litigation after SCOTUS ruled against the states in a separate case.
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Housing, CSCU auditing, school technology: CT politics news
Plus: PURA holds electric rates steady and Gov. Ned Lamont gets an endorsement from the Connecticut Association of Realtors.