The survey found Richard Blumenthal, a two-term Democrat, leading Leora Levy 49% to 36%, with 10.5% undecided and 5% preferring someone else.
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Lawsuit challenging CT gun laws retooled after plaintiff, lawyer quit
The CT lawsuit is part of a national effort to test gun safety laws after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a New York law.
Posted inGovernment
Senate races to confirm CT judges to 2nd Circuit Court
The Senate will likely start voting this week on Sarah Merriam’s confirmation. CT’s senators hope to take up Maria Kahn’s nomination soon.
Posted inJustice, Politics
CT Capitol Police charge Tolland man with threatening a lawmaker
A caller left a message threatening to shoot state Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, Capitol Police said.
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Lamont boasts 10-point lead over Stefanowski in latest Emerson/WTNH poll
Lamont benefits from a considerable gender gap in the Emerson poll, with an 18-point lead over his Republican challenger among women.
Posted inInvestigations
Officials vowed a speedy audit of CT’s school construction program after a scandal. Results could be months away.
Initial results from an audit of two programs overseen by Kosta Diamantis were to be available by late April. They haven’t been released.
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Leora Levy: Donald Trump ‘not on the ballot’ despite endorsement
Republican Leora Levy is running against U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, but CT voters still grapple with Donald Trump’s influence.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Connecticut NIMBYs on train noise – another perspective
Recently I wrote a column about NIMBYs… the “not in my backyard” crowd. I received a very thoughtful reply which I’d like to share.
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CT gubernatorial campaigns struggle to be forthright on taxes
Bob Stefanowski says Gov. Ned Lamont “is a liar” about his record on cutting taxes, but some say Stefanowski wasn’t clear about his 2018 plan.
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Bob Stefanowski doesn’t testify in case against Independent Party
The judge will decide by Sept. 15 whether to remove the Independent Party nominee from the November election ballot.
Posted inJustice, Politics
Connecticut’s mask mandate is gone, but the litigation continues
Is a legal challenge to Connecticut’s emergency powers during COVID-19 moot or an opportunity to legally vet them ahead of future crisis?
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Minor party endorses Lamont after a pledge for election reform
In courting the endorsement of the Griebel-Frank for CT Party, Gov. Lamont and Bob Stefanowski both pledged support for ranked-choice voting.
Posted inEconomic Development
Job growth in CT is lagging. What do experts suggest we do?
The gap between job growth in Connecticut and national job recovery since the pandemic recession is expected to widen, a think tank found.
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Bob Stefanowski enters culture wars with ‘parental bill of rights’
Republican Bob Stefanowski stepped into the culture wars over transgender rights and how students are taught about race, sex and gender.
Posted inHousing
Fighting back: How some CT tenants are organizing to improve their housing
At least five tenants unions have formed in Connecticut to help renters address issues like maintenance problems, rent raises and evictions.