“We’ve got to move on. We have good health care proposals that we’re talking about,” Rep. Sean Scanlon said.
Connecticut General Assembly
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Calls intensify for nursing home reform as legislative session nears its end
Higher mandatory staffing levels, better infection control measures are among the priorities
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For third year in a row, public option bill won’t move forward in Connecticut
Proponents of the public option insurance plan said they pulled the bill because the governor threatened not to sign it.
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House gives final passage to bill banning deceptive practices by faith-based pregnancy centers
The measure prohibits misleading advertisements in print publications, online postings and public statements.
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Bill declaring racism a public health crisis in Connecticut wins approval in Senate
The omnibus bill also calls for better data collection on race and ethnicity in health care; now moves to House
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Effort to remove CT’s religious exemption from childhood vaccinations heads to House – and Senate
It’s unclear which chamber will take up the proposal first.
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Legislators move to limit reach of health care sharing ministries in Connecticut
A bill would prohibit anyone licensed by the state’s insurance department from conducting business with a health care sharing ministry.
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Aid-in-dying bill clears key hurdle with committee passage
The bill would let terminally ill patients access medication to end their lives.
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How does the public option bill differ from Gov. Ned Lamont’s health care plan? Here’s a look at the two proposals.
With the rising cost of care a central issue this legislative session, lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration have each moved ahead with their own plans aimed at driving down prices.
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Panel recommends small, inflationary pay hike for state officials
Connecticut’s part-time legislature hasn’t received a pay hike since 2001. The annual base-pay for senators and representatives is $28,000.
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‘Public option’ health insurance in CT is a key priority for Democrats in 2021
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and thousands unemployed, legislators say having a ‘public option’ is more pressing than ever.
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Platoons of lawyers, some from CT, ready to litigate results
The legal fights over Tuesday’s election results could eclipse Bush v. Gore
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As legislators prepare for another special session, health equity measures are not on the agenda
For the second time this year, legislators will not address health equity reform during a special session.
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Police reform measure passes a divided House
The state House of Representatives voted Friday morning to pass an ambitious police reform bill.
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House passes bills capping insulin costs, permitting broader telehealth services
The measure ensures pay parity and allows a wider range of providers to participate.