Himes said he understands fellow Democrats feel there’s urgency to have a stimulus deal, but he supports Pelosi’s hardline stance.
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Trump’s ‘tax holiday’ has few takers in Connecticut
Connecticut employers think deferring payroll taxes is too complex, and somewhat risky.
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CT lawmakers join Democratic calls for ouster of Caputo, Azar
Caputo has become a liability to the White House, but it is sticking with him so far.
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Connecticut jobless to receive additional $300 starting this week from new federal program
The money will be paid retroactively to July 26 for those who qualify and will be paid for six weeks.
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They’re not on the ballot, but Blumenthal and Murphy likely to feel big impact from election
With control of the Senate in play, Connecticut’s senators may be propelled into the majority, and new jobs and status.
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Workers may see bigger paychecks under Trump plan, but Larson says there’s a price to pay
Under Trump’s plan, paychecks would be larger for the rest of this year, then shrink as deferred taxes are repaid.
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CT delegates endorse party platform that progressives decry as too conservative
Progressives objected, but CT delegates backed a platform that rejected Medicare-for-all, a Green New Deal or defunding the police .
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DeLauro in hot race, but it’s not for re-election
The race that is consuming Rep. Rosa DeLauro right now is for the gavel of the House Appropriations Committee.
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CT delegates embrace Harris for her message — and for who she is
Harris’s personal story as the daughter of immigrants resonated with CT delegates.
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Postmaster freezes plan for controversial changes, but CT Dems say that’s not enough
Saying they disenfranchise voters, Tong sues to stop postal service changes, CT lawmakers back legislation that would do the same.
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Lamont is guarding reserves for recession to come. Critics say he’s prioritizing austerity over COVID response
The governor has been withholding use of state money for pandemic relief in fear it will run out too soon.
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Advocates hope stimulus bill gives U.S. Census Bureau more time to finish its count
While the state as a whole has a good census response rate, Hartford has the worst one in the nation.
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Lembo: CT’s economic gains could slip away soon without more federal aid
Connecticut’s recent economic gains could soon slip away without more federal aid, Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo says.
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Trump administration defunds CT police in ‘sanctuary’ policy likely to come under Supreme Court review
The Supreme Court is likely to decide whether the Justice Department can continue to withhold policing grants from Connecticut.
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GOP stimulus funds would relax restrictions on Connecticut’s COVID funds, but that’s little help to Lamont
While the GOP has offered to relax restrictions, it opposes new pandemic funds for state and local governments.
