CT Mirror’s 2026 Legislative Guide
Connecticut residents can look up their lawmakers and get their questions about state government answered in CT Mirror’s legislative guide.
Advocates revive fight to establish overdose prevention centers in CT
The proposed bill continues an effort that nearly gained passage last year, but ultimately ran into opposition from Gov. Ned Lamont.
To recruit first responders, CT weighs tuition, mortgage assistance
Under Lamont’s bill, CT would waive tuition at public colleges and universities and offer mortgage assistance for police and firefighters.
CT libraries face possible 20% cut to cross-town borrowing program
Library advocates are asking state legislators to fully fund borrowIT CT after Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a 20% cut to the program’s budget.
CT school leaders on Lamont’s K-12 budget: ‘A trainwreck for education’
Districts say they’re near a breaking point after years without state baseline funding adjustments. Many say costs fall to local taxpayers.
Advocates call to end school suspensions for nonviolent behavior
The proposed legislation would define violent behavior in CT law and limit the use of out-of-school suspensions to such cases.
CT legislators push Gov. Lamont for funding amid rising homelessness
State legislators and homeless service providers asked Gov. Ned Lamont directly to increase funding for homelessness services.
Lawmakers spar with Lamont administration over tax rebate plan
The CT tax rebate debate began Friday in the General Assembly, with Republicans in a key committee pushing back on Lamont’s plan.
Lamont’s top words in his 8 State of the State addresses
“Housing” was one of Lamont’s most-said words this year, coming up 25 times in his annual State of the State address.
A little flexibility gets Lamont a good start to election-year session
The fiscally cautious governor is signaling a willingness to compromise on spending and taxes, and Democrats are happy to see an opening.
CT legislature to weigh online safety, data protections for minors
Online privacy is a legislative priority this year, with several bills already introduced, including two put forward by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Lamont kicks off universal breakfast push at West Hartford school
Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget would allocate $12 million toward a universal school breakfast program; it’s his second time pushing for the effort.
CT Rep.’s ‘ICE IN’ message draws rebuke from House speaker
House Speaker Matt Ritter dressed down lawmakers Thursday after a Bristol representative wore a message supporting ICE on her blazer.
Lamont: Disband OHS, cut hospital taxes, design public option
The disbanding of the Office of Health Strategy and a revised hospital tax agreement topped Gov. Ned Lamont’s list of health care priorities.
Senate quickly votes to extend Lamont’s emergency power
The Senate voted 28-8 to extend Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers to unilaterally draw on contingency funding to cope with federal cuts.
Storrs delegation returns to Hartford for 2026 session
For Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Gregory Haddad, the governor’s proposed funding for public colleges and universities missed the mark.
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