The bill creates free and reduced cost CT child care slots, while also providing funding for special education programming.
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CT library book banning bills raise concern among some lawmakers
Some GOP lawmakers opposed bills designed to deter book banning, arguing parents need input into which books are taken off library shelves.
Posted inHuman Services
Bethany sex abuse case prompts controversial bill on town camp safety
The bill, which among other reforms would ensure municipal programs for children conduct employee background checks, got mixed reactions.
Posted inHealth
Legislators try again to pass law on mental health parity
The legislation seeks to hold health insurers accountable and comply with federal regulations that require parity in mental health services.
Posted inHealth
CT senators seek to guard against federal cuts in health funding
CT Democrats are attempting to preemptively pass legislation to soften the fallout of possible retaliatory federal cuts to health spending.
Posted inGovernment
CT’s Sara Bronin to lead Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Bronin, who was nominated by President Biden last year, was confirmed Thursday and will serve as chair of the federal agency through 2024.
Posted inGovernment
Federal spending bill could include some CT priorities, but not all
Election reforms will likely be in a federal funding bill, but prospects for the child tax credit and an online safety bill are uncertain.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT defense companies likely to get boost from federal spending bill
CT’s submarine and aerospace companies and suppliers could see major investments in workforce and supply chain development.
Posted inPolitics
Ahead of Sandy Hook anniversary, a push for assault weapons ban
Gun violence survivors joined CT politicians to call on the Senate to restore the federal assault weapons ban, which is unlikely to pass.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inPolitics
Citing divorce fight, Alex Kasser resigns from the CT Senate
The state Senator said stress from her contentious divorce her husband, Seth Bergstein, led to her decision to resign.
Posted inPolitics
Senate votes to repeal CT’s religious exemption to mandatory vaccinations
Senators voted 22 to 14 in favor of the proposal after more than eight hours of debate.
Posted inPolitics
Patricia Billie Miller breaks ground taking Senate seat
Patricia Billie Miller is the first woman and first person of color elected to the Connecticut Senate from Stamford.
Posted inEconomic Development
Senate sends data center incentives and town aid pledge bills to Lamont’s desk
Senate endorsed an omnibus fiscal bill that lays the groundwork for a major boost in PILOT aid to many municipalities.
Posted inEducation
Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education
Cardona was the youngest principal in the state of Connecticut.