Three of the four state legislative caucuses chose new leaders Thursday.
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Lamont rules out tolls, waits for clarity in White House
The governor said the nation is hungry for a resolution.
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Helped by Trump, Democrats gain in CT General Assembly
Donald Trump’s unpopularity in Connecticut appeared to help Democrats increase majorities in the General Assembly.
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Panel will propose new legislation for nursing homes as COVID-19 cases, deaths in facilities continue to rise
Officials and legislators will consider whether there should be new requirements for staffing levels, testing and more in nursing homes.
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Land of Steady Habits? Rematches are the fashion.
Eight of the 36 state Senate races are do-overs, as are 26 of the 151 state House races.
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Connecticut House tackles legislating in age of COVID-19
The Connecticut House was nearly empty as votes were magically cast Thursday. The lawmakers were not invisible, just socially distant.
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Legislators see an opportunity for reforms in wake of George Floyd’s death
There’s an urgency now, lawmakers say, but they worry a delay could kill the momentum for meaningful reforms.
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Connecticut lawmaker: ‘Unfortunately, I have tested positive…’
A member of the Democratic caucus in the Connecticut House of Representatives has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Lawmakers scale back Capitol activities, order four-day cleaning to combat COVID-19
Legislative leaders closed the Capitol complex indefinitely Monday to all non-legislative functions. It will be shut for an intensive four-day cleaning starting Thursday..
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GOP’s Harry Arora wins special election in Greenwich
The win by Republican Harry Arora keeps the seat of former Rep. Fred Camillo in the hands of a party trying to regain dominance in Greenwich.
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Senate Democrats near ‘contingent consensus’ on truck tolls
The Democratic majorities of the General Assembly edged ever so cautiously Tuesday toward a consensus on a 10-year, $19 billion transportation infrastructure plan.
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For the second time, health program for CT seniors in the budget bulls-eye
To save money, the state proposes to implement an assets test for the popular Medicare Savings Program.
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Connecticut reaches bipartisan deal to help federal workers
The bipartisan deal will provide state-backed loans from banks.
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Special elections set for Feb. 26 in five districts
Gov. Ned Lamont issued writs Friday setting Feb. 26 as the date for special elections to fill vacancies in the General Assembly created by the resignations of three state senators and two state representatives who joined his administration.
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Lamont hiring three senators, two House members
At least five legislative seats will fall vacant Wednesday as Sens. Tim Larson of East Hartford, Terry Gerratana of New Britain and Beth Bye of West Hartford and Reps. James Albis of East Haven and Chris Soto of New London join the administration of Gov.-elect Ned Lamont.