Gov. Ned Lamont’s reelection launch coincides with the mishandling of a personnel move at the Connecticut Democratic Party.
Jason Rojas
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Bill changing campus safety reporting gets final passage in House
House Majority Leader Jason Rojas received a forcible reminder Wednesday morning the bill hadn’t been called yet.
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Democrats pick Ritter as speaker, gear for COVID session
Three of the four state legislative caucuses chose new leaders Thursday.
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Report: State revenues crater amidst COVID-19-induced economic chaos
The coronavirus-induced recession would rip $7 billion from Connecticut’s coffers by 2023, triggering another major tax debate.
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State Bond Commission runs hard into technical difficulties
“Should I be listening to the jazz music on CT-N?” asked Rep. Chris Davis, R-Ellington. The answer was no.
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Lamont’s first budget could hinge on progressive taxes
Gov. Ned Lamont’s goal of completing his first state budget on time could be stymied by his reluctance to order taxes aimed specifically at Connecticut’s wealthiest.
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Who pays the next CT tax hike? Democrats must answer question soon.
None of the options are good for Democrats, who must decide whether to spread additional tax pain to low and middle-income residents or ask the state’s wealthiest to pay more.
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Puerto Ricans press a new governor on an old grievance
The legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus say their constituents are waiting for Gov. Ned Lamont to name a Puerto Rican commissioner.
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Rojas to propose 4-cent hike in CT gasoline tax
Unless some action is taken during the regular 2018 session — which begins Feb. 7 — the House chairman of the General Assembly’s tax-writing panel said he’s convinced capital projects will stall, rail and bus fares will rise, and key transit services will be canceled.
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Aresimowicz changes co-chairs at Finance, Labor committees
Updated Friday, Jan. 6
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, shook up committee leadership assignments in his second day as speaker Thursday, including the removal of Rep. Jeffrey Berger of Waterbury, his one-time rival for majority leader, as co-chair of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee.