While CT officials have spoken in support of a gas tax holiday, they also haven’t met to discuss anything and remain focused on other plans.
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Sen. Blumenthal proposes bill establishing guardrails for prediction markets
As more lawmakers weigh in on the issue, Sen. Chris Murphy also plans to introduce legislation that would ban trades on government actions.
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US House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he wants to give the White House “space” to release the Epstein information on its own.
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May Day rallies gather crowds in CT, across U.S.
Hundreds gathered outside the CT Capitol to protest the actions of the Trump administration and push CT legislators on local issues.
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New England Head Start office closed; federal funding in flux
Although funding for the early childhood program has not been cut, uncertainty remains about its future. One parent said she is ‘terrified.’
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CT residents protest President-elect Trump ahead of inauguration
Connecticut contingent in DC carried signs and expressed concerns about the fate of minorities, women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ community under Trump.
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Chris Murphy to join Senate leadership ranks in next Congress
Murphy was added to the leadership roster to help Democrats with policy and messaging as they enter the minority party next year.
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Chris Murphy wants America to be less lonely. He thinks government can help
Sen. Chris Murphy is touting federal legislation to combat loneliness as a coalition of groups in CT seek to rebuild social connections.
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Supreme Court nixes student loan relief for 208K CT borrowers
CT residents approved for student loan forgiveness won’t see their relief after the Supreme Court struck down Joe Biden’s debt relief plan.
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CT Democrats secure key committee posts in Congress
CT’s delegation will have familiar roles on major policy committees, but Himes is now the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee.
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CT Medicare enrollees could see savings under insulin price cap
More than 11,000 Medicare enrollees in CT would have seen an average $590 savings if there was a monthly insulin cap in 2020.
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CT delegation seeks Army briefing about Sikorsky loss of helicopter contract
CT’s congressional delegation has requested a briefing from the Army on its decision not to award an assault aircraft contract to Sikorsky.
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Chris Murphy seeks immigration reform after southern border visit
Murphy hopes Congress can find a compromise on immigration reform, arguing that a ‘lack of order at the border affects us in Connecticut.’
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CT Reps on failed U.S. House Speaker votes: ‘We’re all in limbo’
Kevin McCarthy’s failed attempts to secure the leadership position have put House business on hold, and CT representatives are frustrated.
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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.