The bill provided Lamont with a ready-made platform to tout his support among the state’s labor unions ahead of the Democratic convention.
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GOP candidates Fazio, McCaughey debate; Stewart takes a pass
Sen. Ryan Fazio and Newsmax host Betsy McCaughey talked about appealing to unaffiliated voters during a debate broadcast live on WTIC-AM.
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Lamont crows legislative, fiscal successes as he pivots to campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont happily cast himself Thursday as a sensible, centrist leader who has paid down crushing debts and boosted education.
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Endorsements pile up in CT’s 1st District ahead of convention
As Luke Bronin touted Pete Buttigieg’s support, John Larson and Jillian Gilchrest also rolled out endorsements prior to Monday’s convention.
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Voting by mail to be a universal option in Connecticut
A divided Senate gave final passage Wednesday to legislation that lifts the last barriers to no-excuse absentee voting in Connecticut.
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Lamont signs ICE law on courthouse steps, defying Trump administration
A bill signing ceremony underscored that Trump’s aggressive immigration tactics will be a central theme in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney will not run for reelection
Sen. Martin M. Looney told his caucus Saturday that he will not seek reelection this fall after 46 years as a lawmaker.
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Larson gets Working Families Party endorsement
John Larson, a Democrat who regularly has been cross-endorsed by the WFP in general elections, is certain of facing a primary in August.
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Erin Stewart claims ‘witch hunt’ but doesn’t address pension issues
Erin Stewart, a GOP gubernatorial hopeful, said she is a victim of Republican collaborators and Democratic puppeteers on a “witch hunt.”
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Leaving office, Erin Stewart sought pension benefit that didn’t exist
Erin Stewart, a GOP gubernatorial hopeful, requested a partial pension as she exited as New Britain mayor — a benefit the city doesn’t offer.
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Bronin criticizes Larson over publicly funded digital ads
Larson’s spokesman said the ads comported with House rules and were approved by the Bipartisan Communications Standards Commission.
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Lamont talks free transit for all, education funding at ‘In the Room’
Gov. Ned Lamont reiterated his push for free bus fares for veterans and expressed interest in statewide free fares at CT Mirror’s “In the Room” event.
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CT governor, secretary of the state speak out against SAVE America Act
The bill, currently before the US Senate, would require “documentary proof” of citizenship to register, photo identification at the polls.
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Blue states push to ban ICE at polls amid federal voter intimidation fears
Several Democratic states—including CT—are moving to bar federal immigration agents from being near polling places and other election sites.
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Poll: Lamont’s long-shot challenger is far behind, but slightly less so
Lamont’s job approval rating in the University of New Hampshire poll was a tepid +4, with 49% approving and 45% disapproving.