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Complex partial seizure ruled as cause of pausing episode during House floor speech, Dem… Fox News13:16Connecticut US US Politics

Congressman, 76, Freezes amid Medical Episode During Floor Speech, then Resumes with Deeper Voice People20:56Connecticut US US Politics

Connecticut AG weighs in on Linda McMahon pick for Secretary of Education News 12 Connecticut13:24Connecticut

Connecticut AG stresses safe places for immigrants amid deportations of undocumented immigrants News 12 Connecticut12:12Connecticut

CT Democrats confront Elon Musk's access to U.S Treasury Department News 12 Connecticut03:19Connecticut Senate Connecticut Elon Musk

It's 3:30 In the morning and Chris Murphy is screeching about Elon Musk, death of democracy The Daily Caller16:58Connecticut Senate Connecticut Elon Musk

Taiwan signs education agreements with 2 US states Taiwan News02:30Maine Politics US/Taiwan Taiwanese Politics

Connecticut seeks to limit Treasury access for Musk's DOGE News 12 Connecticut11:58Connecticut Elon Musk

NY, CT among states planning to sue over DOGE ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV21:34Connecticut Elon Musk

Clinics across CT still nervous after Trump rescinds federal funding freeze News 12 Connecticut21:52Connecticut

Federal funding freeze: How White House order could affect CT Patch04:14Connecticut

‘I worry for myself.’ Hundreds debate adding abortion and LGBTQ rights to CT constitution News 12 Connecticut22:19Connecticut Transgender Issues Abortion Rights

The ups and downs of congressman John B. Larson's net worth over the years Distractify16:53Connecticut Business Connecticut US

Education advocates want expanded student protections in wake of Trump orders The CT Mirror21:37Connecticut Connecticut Schools LGBTQ+

CT's immigration landscape shaken by Trump administration’s policy shifts WSHU Public Radio20:39Connecticut Connecticut Schools World Migration

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GOP Chair to Newsmax: Conn. AG Tong Is a Prisoner to Ideology NewsMax00:09

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‘Faster, faster, faster.’ Warehouse workers ask CT lawmakers to ban extreme productivity quotas News 12 Connecticut22:05 12-Feb-25

Yesterday

Complex partial seizure ruled as cause of pausing episode during House floor speech, Dem… Fox News13:16 12-Feb-25

Connecticut Representative John Larson says a complex partial seizure caused him to stop speech … Boston Globe03:53 12-Feb-25

In the last 7 days

Governor Lamont Proposes the Largest Expansion of Preschool Access in Connecticut History Connecticut Governor (Press Release)22:08 11-Feb-25

Congressman, 76, Freezes amid Medical Episode During Floor Speech, then Resumes with Deeper Voice People20:56 11-Feb-25

CAIR-CT Supports New Haven’s Lawsuit Against Trump Admin’s Attacks on Sanctuary Cities Council on American-Islamic Relations (Press Release)19:21 11-Feb-25

The Ups and Downs of Congressman John B. Larson's Net Worth Over the Years Distractify16:53 11-Feb-25

Dem Rep. Larson, 76, Freezes on House Floor, Blames New Meds NewsMax03:14 11-Feb-25

AG Tong, bipartisan CT lawmakers announce bill to combat youth social media addiction News 12 Connecticut16:45 10-Feb-25

Connecticut AG weighs in on Linda McMahon pick for Secretary of Education News 12 Connecticut13:24 10-Feb-25

Connecticut AG stresses safe places for immigrants amid deportations of undocumented immigrants News 12 Connecticut12:12 10-Feb-25

Rep. Courtney on NBC CT: Elon Musk, Funding Freeze, Top Coast Guard Firing Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)19:44 9-Feb-25

Taiwan signs education agreements with 2 US states Taiwan News02:30 9-Feb-25

Power & Politics: 1:1 with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong News 12 Connecticut23:35 8-Feb-25

‘I worry for myself.’ Hundreds debate adding abortion and LGBTQ rights to CT constitution News 12 Connecticut22:19 7-Feb-25

Governor Lamont: Connecticut Doubles Down on Its Title as Pizza Capital of the United States Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:58 7-Feb-25

R.I., Conn., Vt., Maine among states to sue over Doge access to government payment systems… Boston Globe14:40 7-Feb-25

Connecticut seeks to limit Treasury access for Musk's DOGE News 12 Connecticut11:58 7-Feb-25

Connecticut vows to fight Trump ban on transgender girls in school sports News 12 Connecticut22:13 6-Feb-25

Rep. Courtney Pushes New Legislation to Stop Elon Musk from Invading Connecticut Residents’ Private Information Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)21:47 6-Feb-25

NY, CT among states planning to sue over Doge ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV21:34 6-Feb-25

Governor Lamont Announces 2025 Legislative Proposal: Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:13 6-Feb-25

It's 3:30 In The Morning And Chris Murphy Is Screeching About Elon Musk, Death Of Democracy The Daily Caller16:58 6-Feb-25

Governor Lamont Urges Caution as Snow Approaches Connecticut Thursday Morning Connecticut Governor (Press Release)00:44 6-Feb-25

In the last month

CT Democrats confront Elon Musk's access to U.S Treasury Department News 12 Connecticut03:19 5-Feb-25

Education advocates want expanded student protections in wake of Trump orders The CT Mirror21:37 4-Feb-25

Republican leaders express concern over potential water bill increases from Aquarion sale News 12 Connecticut12:56 4-Feb-25

Connecticut Bills to Ease Ballot Access Ballot Access News (Weblog)00:01 4-Feb-25

Governor Lamont Announces 2025 Legislative Proposal: Increase Special Education Support for Municipalities Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:41 3-Feb-25

The New England National Party forms – aims to reshape New England politics RINewsToday.com09:24 3-Feb-25

Connecticut waits for answers, impact as Trump tariffs are set to begin Saturday NBC Connecticut03:39 1-Feb-25

Dumping debate: CT lawmakers tackle illegally dumped tires News 12 Connecticut22:44 31-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces New Programs That Are Expanding Access to Contraception in Connecticut Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:12 31-Jan-25

Rep. Courtney Urges UCONN to Expand Academic Programs, Student Housing at Avery Point Campus Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)21:35 30-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces 2025 Legislative Proposal: Strengthen the Ability To Prosecute Hate Crimes Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:53 30-Jan-25

State mental health employee accused of changing voter registrations to Democrat The Blaze15:53 30-Jan-25

Clinics across CT still nervous after Trump rescinds federal funding freeze News 12 Connecticut21:52 29-Jan-25

Boosted by a Democrat who wound up losing, Menendez won House leadership contest by one vote New Jersey Globe21:26 29-Jan-25

CT's immigration landscape shaken by Trump administration’s policy shifts WSHU Public Radio20:39 29-Jan-25

Senate Leader Bob Duff discusses how a freeze of federal funds could impact Connecticut residents News 12 Connecticut12:45 29-Jan-25

'It's utterly unconstitutional and unlawful;' Connecticut lawmakers react to Trump federal freeze News 12 Connecticut11:32 29-Jan-25

Federal Funding Freeze: How White House Order Could Affect CT Patch04:14 29-Jan-25

Larson Slams President Trump’s Federal Funding ‘Freeze’ Congressman John Larson (Press Release)23:35 28-Jan-25

Governor Lamont and Comptroller Scanlon Applaud Approval of Legislation Providing Enhanced Survivor Benefits for… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)20:40 28-Jan-25

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart kicks off exploratory campaign for CT governor WSHU Public Radio18:10 28-Jan-25

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Guidance Document Issued to K-12 Schools on the Protection of… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:57 28-Jan-25

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim expresses immigration concerns as ICE agents spotted in Connecticut News 12 Connecticut11:37 28-Jan-25

State lawmakers see new opportunities to pass vaccine exemptions after Trump’s return PBS Online19:44 27-Jan-25

Connecticut Democrats bob and weave about illegal aliens The Blaze15:33 27-Jan-25

Connecticut to award nearly $6 million to family of disabled man wrongfully imprisoned for… Fox News06:38 26-Jan-25

Power & Politics: What President Trump’s return to Washington means for Connecticut News 12 Connecticut22:55 25-Jan-25

CT could lose $67 million in electric vehicle funds under Trump freeze News 12 Connecticut22:57 24-Jan-25

Undocumented Students And The Obligations To Cooperate With “ICE” --Take Two with Trump 2.0 JD Supra17:15 24-Jan-25

New outrage over President Biden granting clemency to Connecticut convicted murderer Fox News01:23 24-Jan-25

As Trump ramps up raids, CT Republicans call for more cooperation with immigration agents News 12 Connecticut22:57 23-Jan-25

Republicans want to expand types of crimes illegal immigrants can be detained and reported for WFSB.com, Connecticut22:44 23-Jan-25

Child killer scores big in Biden's mass clemency for 'non-violent' prisoners Fox News17:58 23-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces 2025 Legislative Proposal: Protecting Patients and Ensuring a Stable Healthcare System Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:17 23-Jan-25

Congressman Courtney Visits ThayerMahan to Discuss Undersea Issues PR Newswire (Press Release)15:30 23-Jan-25

Family outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug… MailOnline22:40 22-Jan-25

Dem who called Trump 'existential threat to democracy' now blocking his nominees Fox News22:02 22-Jan-25

CT Republicans offer plan to lower electric rates, but Democrats say it’s more of the same News 12 Connecticut21:52 22-Jan-25

Trump wants ICE to enter schools. A Connecticut school district is saying no. CBS Austin20:32 22-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Extends Severe Cold Weather Protocol Through Saturday Afternoon Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:12 22-Jan-25

'They can say whatever they want': Connecticut AG says he's ready to fight Trump The Raw Story16:29 22-Jan-25

CT Sues Trump Over Ending Birthright Citizenship Patch05:21 22-Jan-25

11 Jan. 6 Defendants From CT Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act Patch05:21 22-Jan-25

How Trump's executive order on offshore wind could impact the industry in Connecticut NBC Connecticut22:57 21-Jan-25

Rep. Courtney Calls Out Trump’s “Ludicrous” Order to End Birthright Citizenship Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)22:02 21-Jan-25

CT Democrats push to shield state from Trump administration's fluoride removal plan WSHU Public Radio21:24 21-Jan-25

CT, NY file lawsuit against Trump administration’s birthright citizenship executive order WSHU Public Radio20:33 21-Jan-25

Connecticut Bill to Abolish Fusion Ballot Access News (Weblog)19:34 21-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces 2025 Legislative Proposal: Strengthen Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:21 21-Jan-25

Trump signs several executive orders, including one focused on immigration WFSB.com, Connecticut04:37 21-Jan-25

Iberdrola and Avangrid Invited to the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump Business Wire (Press Release)20:58 20-Jan-25

CT’s attorney general vows to fight for immigrant families, reproductive rights as Trump is inaugurated WFSB.com, Connecticut15:33 20-Jan-25

Talking Trump: Connecticut residents share their thoughts about incoming Trump administration News 12 Connecticut18:08 19-Jan-25

Power & Politics: The state of business in Connecticut; Remembering Jimmy Carter News 12 Connecticut15:04 19-Jan-25

CT’s William Tong, other blue-state AGs brace for Trump 2.0 The CT Mirror10:17 19-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Advises Connecticut Residents To Prepare for the First Significant Snowfall of This Season Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:52 18-Jan-25

Resettlement agencies race to help refugees before Trump’s second term The Washington Times18:22 18-Jan-25

President Biden honors 7 CT educators for work in science and math NBC Connecticut17:05 18-Jan-25

Resettlement agencies race to help refugees ahead of Trump's second term The Independent05:06 18-Jan-25

This week at the Capitol: Jan. 13-17, 2025 The CT Mirror00:22 18-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Beginning Sunday Night Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:52 17-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces $58.6 Million Investment To Create Program Providing Stable Housing and Recovery Support for… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:31 17-Jan-25

CT Democrats propose modular nuclear power plants to tackle rising electricity costs WSHU Public Radio13:23 17-Jan-25

Connecticut’s Nonsensical Plan to Subsidize Strikes National Review Online12:04 17-Jan-25

CT ‘baby bonds’ program discussed at Federal Reserve conference The CT Mirror23:09 16-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces Grant Program To Accelerate Growth of Connecticut Supply Chains and Attract New Operations Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:48 16-Jan-25

Can New England’s vision for its electric grid survive Trump 2.0? The CT Mirror16:14 16-Jan-25

CT’s gov. authorizes deployment of CT National Guard, state police for Trump’s inauguration security WFSB.com, Connecticut13:31 16-Jan-25

CT Senate Democrats prioritize worker safety and striking worker benefits WSHU Public Radio13:16 16-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Authorizes Deployment of Connecticut National Guard and Connecticut State Police To Support… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:33 16-Jan-25

CT Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As 47th President Patch20:46 15-Jan-25

FLASHBACK: Dem Senator Who Questioned Hegseth’s Qualifications Engaged in Stolen Valor. The National Pulse22:29 14-Jan-25

Hegseth in the hornet’s nest The Spectator World20:57 14-Jan-25

Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:03 14-Jan-25

Rep. Courtney Celebrates the Naming of the Future USS GROTON (SSBN 828) Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)19:22 13-Jan-25

Connecticut Delegation Urges CT Farmers to Report Agriculture Losses Congressman John Larson (Press Release)19:09 13-Jan-25

Hayes, State Officials Celebrate Federal Funding for Connecticut Rail Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (Press Release)17:55 13-Jan-25

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $11.6 Million to Expand Service on the Hartford Line Congressman John Larson (Press Release)17:13 13-Jan-25

Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receiving $11.6 Million To Expand Service on the… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:04 13-Jan-25

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Connecticut is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Connecticut is represented by two U.S. Senators and five U.S. Representatives. Both Senators, Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy, are Democrats along with all five Representatives. Connecticut also has a Democrat governor, Ned Lamont, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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