The immigration bill would create a process for residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
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Posted inEducation
Legislative committee quietly strips homeschool language from priority bill
Lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee passed the bill Monday. A section that would regulate homeschooling was removed before they voted.
Posted inMoney
House GOP budget offers big relief but works around spending cap
The CT GOP plan relies on shifting millions in hospital payments outside the spending cap and on CT winning a legal battle against New York.
Posted inHuman Services
After tragedies, CT lawmakers seek DCF reforms
House Bill 5004 would make changes to the CT Department of Children and Families, some intended to address issues raised by recent tragedies.
Posted inPolitics
John Larson endorsed by Rep. Jamie Raskin, advocate for change
Jamie Raskin became a symbol of generational change when he sought U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler’s post on the Judiciary Committee.
Posted inMoney
Lamont delivers pledged raises to CT state employees
Gov. Ned Lamont has now reached tentative deals with unions and can ask lawmakers to approve raises for the bulk of CT’s unionized workforce.
Posted inPolitics
From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont
Democrat Josh Elliott’s campaign for governor began with modest aspirations. It has since evolved into a ‘we’re in it to win it’ effort.
Posted inImmigration
CT officials: ICE detention of Cheshire student is ‘un-American’
In 2025, ICE detained an Afghan interpreter and Cheshire resident, releasing him after 4 months. On Monday, ICE detained his 19-year-old son.
Posted inMoney
Lamont, CT lawmakers could use more good luck this tax season
As final negotiations on the next CT budget get underway, Gov. Ned Lamont and his fellow Democrats in the legislature have a big problem.
Posted inPolitics
CT House OKs earmark reforms after audit, ongoing federal probe
The CT House passed a bill Thursday that would set new rules to increase transparency around millions of dollars in legislative earmarks.
Posted inGovernment
As Trump proposes cuts, his budget singles out two CT towns
The Trump administration has singled out Greenwich and Waterford for “wasteful” uses of federal funding, for things such as theater projects.
Posted inEducation
Advocates press for promised pre-K funding as CT surplus in doubt
The fund was supposed to rely on $300 million of surplus funds, but with that drying up, advocates want another way to secure $600 million.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
House passes bill to shore up CT tire disposal program
The bill would require retail stores, where the majority of used tires are dropped off, to participate in the program. They have pushed back.
Posted inMoney
Towns to CT: We need bigger share of casino slot machine revenue
Advocates want a 50-50 split in casino slot revenues, saying it would help restore towns to the level of support they received decades ago.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Eversource backs out of three solar projects supported by state
The utility sent a letter to DEEP and legislative leaders, slamming the state’s latest round of clean-energy purchases as overpriced.
