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Several microphones are held in front of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is standing in front of a podium following a debate in the 2022 U.S. Senate race.
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In CT U.S. Senate race, Blumenthal runs on decades-long record

Avatar photo by Lisa Hagen November 4, 2022 @ 12:50 pmNovember 5, 2022 @ 10:22 pm

Opponent Leora Levy calls him “out of touch,” but Sen. Richard Blumenthal is promoting his legislative history as he runs for reelection.

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Rep. Treneé McGee, anti-abortion candidate, wins Democratic primary

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Lisa Hagen and Jessica Bravo August 9, 2022 @ 10:32 pmSeptember 26, 2022 @ 3:45 pm

McGee’s race was one of eight primaries for General Assembly nominations Tuesday.

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With public option off the table, legislators and Lamont weigh other health reforms

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso June 1, 2021 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:59 am

“We’ve got to move on. We have good health care proposals that we’re talking about,” Rep. Sean Scanlon said.

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Calls intensify for nursing home reform as legislative session nears its end

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso May 26, 2021 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:58 am

Higher mandatory staffing levels, better infection control measures are among the priorities

Posted inHealth

For third year in a row, public option bill won’t move forward in Connecticut

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso May 21, 2021 @ 5:39 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:57 am

Proponents of the public option insurance plan said they pulled the bill because the governor threatened not to sign it.

Posted inPolitics

House gives final passage to bill banning deceptive practices by faith-based pregnancy centers

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso May 19, 2021 @ 8:36 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:56 am

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

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso May 18, 2021 @ 6:42 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:56 am

The omnibus bill also calls for better data collection on race and ethnicity in health care; now moves to House

Posted inHealth

Effort to remove CT’s religious exemption from childhood vaccinations heads to House – and Senate

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso March 31, 2021 @ 4:13 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:51 am

It’s unclear which chamber will take up the proposal first.

Posted inHealth

Legislators move to limit reach of health care sharing ministries in Connecticut

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso March 25, 2021 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:53 am

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

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso March 5, 2021 @ 3:29 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:52 am

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.

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso March 3, 2021 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:51 am

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

Avatar photo by Keith M. Phaneuf January 22, 2021 @ 1:31 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:44 am

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

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso November 12, 2020 @ 4:07 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:42 am

With COVID-19 cases on the rise and thousands unemployed, legislators say having a ‘public option’ is more pressing than ever.

Attorney General William Tong answers questions from the media.
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Platoons of lawyers, some from CT, ready to litigate results

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat November 3, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:42 am

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

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso September 18, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:38 am

For the second time this year, legislators will not address health equity reform during a special session.

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