CT’s submarine and aerospace companies and suppliers could see major investments in workforce and supply chain development.
Congress
How CT’s influence in Congress will change with divided government
With a narrow GOP House majority, CT Democrats will lose committee chairmanships but say they’ll still have leverage in crafting policy.
CT lawmakers seek federal relief for home energy prices
New England lawmakers want more federal money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, but it might not happen before winter.
Jahana Hayes maintains money lead over George Logan in ‘toss-up’ CT-5 race
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, widened her fundraising lead over Republican George Logan in what is widely seen as Connecticut’s most competitive congressional race.
Special master asks Democrats, Republicans to seek congressional map compromise
Connecticut’s deadlocked Reapportionment Commission was invited by a special master to try once more to agree on a congressional map.
Lamont softens opposition to continuing federal unemployment benefits
The governor says he could support giving the jobless less than the current payout of $600 a week.
Top CEOs, including some from Connecticut, taking lead in police reform
With police reforms stalled in Congress, the nation’s CEO’s, including those from Cigna and Travelers, have released a compromise plan.
Looking toward fall, Connecticut colleges seek shield from COVID-19 lawsuits
The schools are lobbying both Congress and the Lamont administration for protections from lawsuits stemming from coronavirus infections on campus.
CT lawmakers grapple with how to serve constituents, conduct duties, in coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has physically isolated Connecticut’s lawmakers from their constituents and brought unpredictable challenges.
U.S. House approves coronavirus bill with DeLauro priority: paid sick leave
The massive coronavirus spending bill would give Connecticut more than $400 million in additional Medicaid funding.
Best of 2019: Diabetics taking desperate measures as cost of insulin skyrockets
A precipitous rise in the price of insulin is forcing many Americans to ration the drug or go without.
DeLauro seeking to block Trump food stamp cuts
DeLauro said the Trump administration’s move to require some food stamp recipients to work at least 20 hours a week “is a betrayal of our nation’s values.”
Blumenthal leads effort to end Amtrak’s shield from lawsuits
Amtrak changed the boilerplate language on its tickets to prevent passengers from suing the company in court.
Lobbying war stalls Congress’ attempt to end ‘surprise medical bills’
Connecticut has a tough state law to protect residents from surprise medical bills, but not tough enough to protect everyone.
Dem leaders want GOP action on gun bills, but haven’t moved on assault weapons
Democratic leaders responded to the weekend shootings by calling on the GOP to approve expanded FBI background check bills.