Republican Bob Stefanowski said his courtship of voters opposed to vaccine mandates does not signal a personal skepticism about vaccines.
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‘Burn pits’ bill passes Senate, expanding benefits for CT veterans
After Republicans unexpectedly blocked the PACT Act last week, the Senate passed the veterans’ bill, which now heads to President Joe Biden.
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Who is Leora Levy? Meet the CT GOP candidate for U.S. Senate running on Trump’s platform
Levy, a social conservative, has pitched herself as an “America First” candidate, running in the mold of Donald Trump.
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Who is Themis Klarides? Former CT House GOP leader is running for U.S. Senate
The former House GOP leader from Derby is a fiscal conservative and social moderate. State Republicans endorsed her to challenge Blumenthal.
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Who is Peter Lumaj? Perennial conservative candidate tries his hand in U.S. Senate race
A fan of Donald Trump, the perennial candidate describes himself as a “true conservative” who is anti-abortion and pro-Second Amendment.
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CT child tax rebate claimed by more than 70% of eligible households
Of the $125 million that CT legislators set aside for the child tax credit, about $92.5 million has been claimed.
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The problem of cash bail in CT: ‘They just cannot claw their way out’
There are fewer people imprisoned today than in 2008. But the cash bail system can still keep people locked up, unable to buy their way out.
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Biden taps Maria Araujo Kahn of CT Supreme Court for 2nd Circuit
The nomination creates the possibility of a vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court prior to the gubernatorial election.
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CT bond panel OKs $850M in finance, including $60M for local projects
The State Bond Commission approved more than $60 million for dozens of projects in lawmakers’ home districts.
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West Haven could lose grants, credit rating amid financial scandal
West Haven has been effectively cut out of grants from CT’s State Bond Commission, an indication of the extent of the city’s fiscal problems.
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CT veterans await benefits as GOP stalls ‘burn pits’ bill in Senate
The veterans’ bill was expected to pass Congress by the end of the week, but the path forward is now uncertain after Republicans blocked it.
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Bob Stefanowski goes after Ned Lamont on prison conditions
Bob Stefanowski, GOP candidate for governor, said the administration of Gov. Ned Lamont has failed to heed complaints of staff and inmates.
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CT anti-abortion advocates press for parental notification legislation
Anti-abortion advocates in Connecticut are calling for a bill requiring people under 16 to notify their parents before getting an abortion.
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Long COVID in CT: What you need to know about symptoms, treatment options
Programs to treat long COVID symptoms are emerging, and research into the syndrome has begun. Here’s what Connecticut hospitals are doing.
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Bob Stefanowski would tap CT’s reserves to aid small businesses
Bob Stefanowski’s $640 million relief plan would tap CT’s rainy day fund to help small businesses replenish the unemployment trust.