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State Lawmakers Seek Stronger Nursing Home Oversight, More Ombudsmen
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Former NY Lieutenant Governor Enters Crowded Connecticut Gubernatorial Race
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City Superintendents Call for Added State Aid, as Inflation Undercuts Decade-Old Spending Target
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Lamont Takes Questions, Plans to Tackle 'Unfinished Business'
HARTFORD – Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont sat down on Thursday for a chance to talk one on one about his run for a third term, telling CT Examiner he welcomed a discussion of his record, and that he had “some unfinished business” to tackle in the next four years. Lamont is being challenged from his party’s progressive wing by State Rep. Josh Elliott, D-Hamden and from the right by State Sen. Ryan Fazio, R-Greenwich, former Republican New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and former New York Lt. Gov.
Former GOP Rep Creates Exploratory Committee for Governor
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After Federal Vaccine Shift, Lawmakers Signal Possible State Response
HARTFORD — Lawmakers are raising concerns after the U.S. Department of Health announced it would narrow its vaccine recommendations, prompting discussions with the state health department about possible changes to Connecticut law.
Iris Sanchez Easily Wins New Britain Special Election House Seat Tuesday With Low Voter Turnout
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Higher Ed Committee Eyes Major Scholarship Expansion, Student Loan Aid in 2026
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Homeschooling, Department of Children and Families at Center of a Legislative Push after Death of an 11-Year-Old
HARTFORD – The death of an 11-year-old from starvation earlier in the year has spurred top Democrats to shine a spotlight on the state’s Department of Children and Families in the coming legislative session, raising concerns among Republicans that the effort at oversight will be used against families who choose to homeschool.
Wallingford Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Conservation and Development Plan
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Elliott Takes Aim at Lamont in Democratic Primary Bid
HARTFORD — Facing long odds against two-term Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, State Rep. Josh Elliot, D-Hamden, says he’s mounting a serious challenge rooted in the belief that most registered Democrats are more progressive than the governor. Elliot is campaigning on issues he says Lamont has repeatedly ignored. The 40-year-old and House Progressive Caucus member said Wednesday he’s in the race to win it.
New Britain’s Teacher Residency Program Builds Diverse Pipeline of Local Educators
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House GOP Leader Talks Affordability, Tax Relief and Accountability Ahead of 2026 Session
HARTFORD — With less than two months until the start of the legislative session, House Minority Leader Vince Candelora, R-North Branford, and House Republicans have been busy promoting their agenda via press releases, press conferences and on social media. And they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Lawmakers Look to Build on Veterans Legislation in 2026
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Democrats to Make Absentee Voting 'For a All,' Improved Early Voting Priorities in Next Session
HARTFORD – Democratic legislators will make absentee voting for all and improved balloting for early voting one of their top priorities in the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, D-Stamford told CT Examiner this week. Blumenthal, who is co-chair of the Government Administration & Elections committee. said absentee voting for all was put to the test when 56 percent of the voters approved a 2024 constitutional amendment on the measure.
'Maybe Stability is Not a Bad Thing Given These Tumultuous Times,' Says House Speaker
HARTFORD – Democrat Matt Ritter filed papers two week ago to seek a unprecedented fourth term as House Speaker, telling CT Examiner, the chamber “runs really well,” and that he has the support of his peers. Ritter, son of former House Speaker Tom Ritter, told CT Examiner Thursday from his offices at the Legislative Office Building that he made the decision with his family in the late summer before making it official late last month.
Group Says New Britain Police Targeted 3 Protesters Ahead of National Night Out Event
NEW BRITAIN — About a dozen people rallied outside New Britain Superior Court on Wednesday, saying three protesters were unfairly charged with second-degree breach of peace for shouting obscenities and protesting outside of The Assembly Room downtown in July. The three arrested individuals — Jessy Matthews, Lily Mercado and Kimmy Reindl — are members of Dare to Struggle CT, a group that has protested what they view as police brutality and injustice.
Affordability Tops Agenda for Candidates in New Britain’s Special House Election
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Wallingford Mayor Outlines Tech Upgrades, Housing and Business Plans for Second Term
WALLINGFORD — Wallingford Republican Mayor Vince Cervoni, who ran on a platform of business growth and technology upgrades, won reelection over Democrat Alida Cella earlier this month despite the blue wave that gripped much of Connecticut and the country. Cervoni, who will be sworn in for a second two-year term on Jan. 5, recently discussed his short and long-term priorities and how he plans on working with the new Democratic majority on the Town Council.
Connecticut Foodshare Leader Warns of Growing Hunger, Calls for Sustained Support
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CCM Policy Director Breaks Down Negotiations on Revised Housing Bill
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State Democrats Approve Major Housing Overhaul in Split-Vote Special Session
HARTFORD – The State Senate voted 24-10 along party lines early Friday morning to approve a far-reaching 53-section revised housing bill that will limit parking restrictions on multifamily housing, regionalize the ‘Fair Share’ requirements for affordable housing and offer incentives for towns to build more housing. Housing Bill 8002 replaces a bill vetoed by Gov. Ned Lamont in June in response to broad opposition from local elected leaders and advocates for local control of development.
Newington Mayor Talks Top Goals for Second Term
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Lawmakers to Vote on Scaled-Back Housing Bill Amid Deep Party Divide
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Sweeping Housing Compromise in Hand, Lamont Announces Run for Re-election
EAST HARTFORD – Fresh off Democratic victories in local elections across the state, Gov. Ned Lamont says he’s running for re-election with a deal in hand for a sweeping housing bill that’s been a thorny issue for the Democrat for much of his second term in office.
New Britain Candidates Pitch Ideas for Old Residents
NEW BRITAIN – As Election Day fast approaches, New Britain’s two major party candidates for mayor discussed with CT Examiner their proposals on helping the city’s older population and offered differing views on how to do that. New Britain’s Democratic State Rep. Bobby Sanchez and Republican Sharon Beloin-Saavedra, the city’s Common Council Minority Leader, both said their top issue was affordability for seniors and both promised not to raise taxes in their first year in office.
State Pledges $3M to Feed Residents as SNAP Benefits End Amid Federal Shutdown
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Revived Housing Bill Moves to Likely November Vote, Say State Democrats
One of the chief negotiators of the state legislature’s revived housing bill told CT Examiner this week that the bill was “final stages of getting to an agreement” before going to lawmakers. State House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, D-East Hartford, has been one of the chief negotiators working with Gov. Ned Lamont and fellow lawmakers and groups including the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities to find consensus on a bill the governor is willing to sign.
New Britain Democrats Talk Staffing, Funding and Resources in Run for Board of Ed
Editor’s Note: CT Examiner earlier in the week talked to the three Republican candidates for New Britain Board of Education.
Democratic Lawmakers Set November Special Session For Federal Shutdown Response
HARTFORD — Democratic lawmakers have called for a two-day special session next month to address possible cuts to federally-funded programs if the three-week federal shutdown in Washington, D.C. continues. Senate President Pro-Tem Martin Looney, D-New Haven, told CT Examiner this week that there could be “a lot of suffering involved and we will have to look to see whether there’s any additional ways that we can address it [projected federal cuts to programs].
New Britain Finance Director Leaves After Bond Rating Boost
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Hamden Lawmaker Announces Bid for Governor, Lashes out at Lamont
HARTFORD - If Gov. Ned Lamont seeks a third term, he will face a primary challenge from the left: State Rep. Josh Elliott, D-Hamden, a member of the House Progressive Caucus, started paperwork Tuesday to run for governor.
State Legislators Look at Other States to Improve Outcomes in Higher Ed
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State Democratic Party Chair Talks Immigration, Vetoed Housing Bill and Trump in CT Examiner Interview
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New Britain's 'State-of-the-Art' Holmes Elementary to Open for 2026 School Year
By Robert Storace Paul Salina, director of city and school relations and business; Holmes Elementary School Principal Heather Nicol; and Robert Smedley, manager of special projects and technology manager for the New Britain school district. The three are standing in front of a rendering of the new Holmes Elementary School (CT Examiner)CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to unsubscribe? That's online and at the click of a button. No phone calls.
State GOP Chair Sets Sights on 2026, Takes Aim at Democrats
STRATFORD - Fresh off of his reelection Tuesday to a third term as chair of the Connecticut Republican Party, Stratford attorney Ben Proto Jr. told CT Examiner on Wednesday that his focus now turns to helping Republicans win this year's municipal races and next year's statewide contests, including the governor's race and General Assembly. "The role of the party is a lot about creating and building infrastructure for our candidates," said Proto.
Lamont Vetoes Sweeping Housing Bill, Citing Local Control Concerns
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Himes Talks Trump, Biden and Guns in CT Examiner Interview
Congressman Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, told CT Examiner Thursday that when he visits the state he gets an earful from residents in the state's 4th Congressional District on two main topics. Himes, who has represented the district since 2009, said it's the economy and President Donald Trump. "Number 1 is, broadly speaking, economic," said the 58-year-old Himes, whose district includes most of the southwest corner of the state. High housing prices and high electricity rates.
From Legal Help to Tuition Relief, New Laws Aim to Better Serve Veterans
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Connecticut Tourism Spending Trails Region, Draws Criticism
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Looney Calls GOP 'More Extreme' Than Ever, Says Dems Delivered for State
By Robert Storace State Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, D-New Haven (CT Examiner).CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to unsubscribe? That's online and at the click of a button. No phone calls. No runaround. No hassle. At less than a tenth the cost of our statewide competitors, our promise to you is no-nonsense federal, state, and local news that's nonpartisan, respects your privacy and is ad-free.
Tensions Flare After New Britain Mayoral Candidate's Husband Targeted in Council Meeting Comments
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Lawmakers Clash Over Ansonia Financial Oversight Bill
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Senate Passes $55.8B Budget Plan with Tax Rebates, Education and Medicaid Boosts
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House Passes Landmark Child Care Expansion Bill
By Robert Storace State Capitol, Hartford, CT (CT Examiner)CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to unsubscribe? That's online and at the click of a button. No phone calls. No runaround. No hassle. At less than a tenth the cost of our statewide competitors, our promise to you is no-nonsense federal, state, and local news that's nonpartisan, respects your privacy and is ad-free.
House Passes Striker Benefits Bill Despite Lamont's Promised Veto
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Senate Passes Bill Allowing Gun Violence Victims to Sue Firearm Industry
After 12 hours of debate, the state Senate voted 25-11 to pass a bill allowing victims of gun violence to sue gunmakers, distributors and retailers that don't take steps to prevent their products from falling into the wrong hands. Most lawmakers voted along party lines, except State Sen. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, who supported it, and State Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, who opposed it. The bill now heads to Gov. Ned Lamont and, if signed, would take effect Oct. 1.
Lamont Called 'Stubborn' and 'Off-Kilter' for Vowing to Veto Striker Benefits Bill
By Robert Storace Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont speaks to reporters during a press conference at Moore Field House at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut, April 1, 2020 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Tucker).CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to unsubscribe? That's online and at the click of a button. No phone calls. No runaround. No hassle.
Senate OKs Teen Access to Contraception, Prenatal Care Without Parental Consent
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Teachers Union President Highlights Key Priorities Ahead of Legislative Session's End
By Robert Storace Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias (CT Examiner).CT Examiner is just $20 a year. A one-month trial subscription is just $5. And if you want to unsubscribe? That's online and at the click of a button. No phone calls. No runaround. No hassle. At less than a tenth the cost of our statewide competitors, our promise to you is no-nonsense federal, state, and local news that's nonpartisan, respects your privacy and is ad-free.
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