Funding for about 175 projects across CT was delayed for months while Congress worked through a tumultuous process to fund the government.
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CT House delegation splits on funding bill to end partial shutdown
Only 21 House Democrats supported the bill, including three members of CT’s delegation: U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney and Jim Himes.
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One for, one against: CT senators split on federal funding deal
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., voted for the funding package, while U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., opposed it.
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Is Congress facing another shutdown threat? Here’s what to know.
Funding for much of the federal government runs out Jan. 30. If Congress doesn’t approve a deal by then, it could lead to a partial shutdown.
Posted inHealth
CT to get $154M through federal rural health grant for 2026
CT will receive federal assistance to improve health care and access in rural parts of the state ahead of anticipated cuts to Medicaid.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Federal funding for CT energy projects nixed amid shutdown fight
The Trump administration is cutting $8 billion that supports climate-related projects across 16 states, including Connecticut.
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CT delegation seeks millions in earmarks amid funding uncertainty
Dozens of CT cities and towns could get a boost for local projects. But they could get left out if Congress passes a short-term funding bill.
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Federal funding cuts hit CT libraries, museums: ‘It’s just appalling’
Some museums and libraries will need to lay off workers. Others remain in a holding pattern as they decide the future of some services.
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CT delegation warns of threats to Medicaid in GOP budget plan
The resolution was the first step in enacting Trump’s agenda. But proposed spending cuts could slash Medicaid, SNAP and other programs.
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Federal grants paused: CT grapples with effects; threatens lawsuit
The late Monday memo set off a scramble as state agencies in Connecticut start to assess the effects it could have on critical programs.
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Passage of government funding bills secures $174M for CT
Congress approved federal funding, formerly known as earmarks, for more than 180 local projects in 70 Connecticut cities and towns.
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CT to get $138M for local projects in first government funding bills
More than 60 CT towns will see investments flow into their communities, and additional municipalities could be included in the second batch.
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CT to secure $236 million windfall from federal spending bill
Communities across Connecticut will receive funding, formerly known as earmarks, for infrastructure, housing, education and more.
Posted inJustice
Summer brings the annual focus on how to prevent crime in CT
Gov. Ned Lamont highlighted $5 million in crime-prevention funding, though the precise plan is a work in a progress.
Posted inNews
School district leaders say Lamont’s plan to use federal funds will leave them short
Superintendents say the federal funds aren’t enough, and when they dry up, they’ll be back to square one.