At the CT convention, Murphy sounded like a politician who has settled on a political home and role — the bipartisan dealmaker.
Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy, Connecticut’s junior U.S. senator, was first elected in 2012. Sen. Murphy has supported stricter gun legislation and affordable health care.
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.
Biden uses federal gun safety law to expand background checks
Biden used a provision in CT Sen. Chris Murphy’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to issue a rule about background checks and gun dealers.
Murphy delves into compromise and conflict in interview
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy addressed the Middle East, the current state of Congress and more in a wide-ranging CT Mirror interview.
Flexing bipartisan bona fides, Chris Murphy hopeful despite defeat
CT’s Sen. Murphy was the lead negotiator on the failed border bill and took criticism for his tactics. But he still thinks he can get things done.
Murphy pushes bipartisan border bill as CT activists raise concerns
The bill would reform the asylum process, issue more work permits and stop entry into the U.S. when border encounters reach a certain number.
White House officials urge CT leaders to help sell Biden policies
State lawmakers, gun safety advocates and other leaders were invited to hear how laws signed by President Joe Biden are playing out locally.
Chris Murphy involved in border talks as Congress seeks to pass aid
Murphy and other negotiators are faced with resistance from both parties and a closing window to get a bipartisan deal done.
Chris Murphy wants America to be less lonely. He thinks government can help
Sen. Chris Murphy is touting federal legislation to combat loneliness as a coalition of groups in CT seek to rebuild social connections.
CT senators back bill on Puerto Rico deciding its political status
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal support a referendum for Puerto Rico to decide if it wants statehood, independence or sovereignty.
Biden forms gun violence prevention office sought by advocates
For years, advocates urged the government to create such a role that would establish a coordinated response aimed at reducing gun violence.
Murphy seeks accountability from Coast Guard in spending bill
Murphy’s measure would require a report from the Coast Guard and a review of other sexual assault claims at its CT-based academy.
Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill advances. Will it pass this time?
A congressional committee OK’d the Kids Online Safety Act, but there is no set timing on when the full Senate will take it up.
One year later: CT advocates laud gun safety law, but ‘we can’t rest’
After the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed last June, CT advocates say conversations are less divisive and lawmakers are more open.
New federal background check law stopped over 200 gun sales
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act requires enhanced checks for young buyers. It stopped 206 sales, but none was in Connecticut.