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Connecticut Children’s agrees to end trans youth care for 10 years in DOJ deal Connecticut Post10:17 12-Sept-26
Last time El Niño was this strong it brought CT a winter surprise Connecticut Post00:01 12-Sept-26
In the last 7 days
Trump wants Bombardier out of US market. In CT, the company employs hundreds The CT Mirror20:44 11-Sept-26
Friends mourn Connecticut man who 'just wanted to make the world better' Connecticut Post20:03 11-Sept-26
Connecticut GOP proposes ending income tax for thousands and suspending gas tax News 12 Connecticut18:08 11-Sept-26
Governor Lamont Announces Contest To Win Ultimate Celebrity Foodie Experience With Chef Scott Conant at Upcoming Launch … Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:03 11-Sept-26
"A Pardon Cannot … Change the Underlying Facts and Truth" for Purposes of a Defamation Action Reason15:24 11-Sept-26
Why Bradley and Tweed airports have little power to restrict ICE operations Connecticut Post10:12 11-Sept-26
Connecticut issues cease-and-desist orders to nine prediction market companies Connecticut Post02:12 11-Sept-26
Governor Lamont Announces New Actions Against Illegal Prediction Markets Offering Sports Wagers in Connecticut Connecticut Governor (Press Release)20:05 10-Sept-26
Fact check: Lamont says Fazio would open schools to ICE. Is that accurate? Connecticut Post10:15 10-Sept-26
Sprouts moves closer to opening its first Connecticut store in Westport Connecticut Post10:13 10-Sept-26
The State of Disclosure: A conversation with Connecticut’s campaign finance director OpenSecrets21:08 9-Sept-26
Packed CT-to-NYC trains expected over the next 2 weekends Connecticut Post19:29 9-Sept-26
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Friday in Observance of 9/11 Anniversary Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:22 9-Sept-26
Connecticut ranks No. 7 among America's happiest states Connecticut Post14:57 9-Sept-26
Millions in disaster relief now available for Connecticut farmers hit by floods, drought and frost News 12 Connecticut11:37 9-Sept-26
Why a strong El Niño may not mean a snowless CT winter Connecticut Post03:02 9-Sept-26
Here's what's in Connecticut's latest $1.9 billion in new spending Connecticut Post22:06 8-Sept-26
Governor Lamont Announces State Bonding Approved To Continue the Recently Enacted Reduction in Public Benefit Costs on… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:37 8-Sept-26
Governor Lamont and Agriculture Commissioner Hurlburt Announce Application Period Now Open for $52.9 Million in… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:06 8-Sept-26
Dem city bashed for policy ‘encouraging criminal illegal aliens’ as rap sheets revealed: ‘Lives … Fox News17:01 8-Sept-26
3,100 Youths Have Visited Connecticut’s Urgent Crisis Centers since 2022 Connecticut Post10:12 8-Sept-26
Are Men Okay? Washington Monthly10:04 8-Sept-26
What's open and closed in Connecticut on Labor Day Monday Connecticut Post08:01 8-Sept-26
Second Amendment Roundup: 1st Volley of Briefs Filed in Viramontes Reason02:38 8-Sept-26
Senator Murphy: Trump is dangerously delusional Pars Today08:45 7-Sept-26
Trump Justice Department urges Supreme Court to strike down state and local AR-15 bans Just The News23:41 6-Sept-26
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender… Insurance News Net11:26 6-Sept-26
Connecticut city joins other Democrat-run locations allowing noncitizens to serve as police… Fox News02:06 6-Sept-26
In the last month
Lawsuit: Families say Connecticut’s IQ cutoff denies needed disability services Connecticut Post10:32 5-Sept-26
Chris Murphy walks across Connecticut to listen. Here's what residents told him. Connecticut Post10:32 5-Sept-26
CT keeps gas price-gouging trigger active. What drivers should look for? Connecticut Post10:32 5-Sept-26
Governor Lamont Highlights Volunteer Opportunities Available as Part of the September 11 National Day of Service and… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:28 4-Sept-26
What to know about CT’s drive-only licenses after fatal Ohio crash Connecticut Post10:57 4-Sept-26
CT Sues Trump Administration Over Medicaid Funds For Gender-Affirming Care Insurance News Net10:37 4-Sept-26
Ohio senator blames CT license policy for fatal crash. Lamont defends it Connecticut Post04:41 4-Sept-26
Apple tops CT lawmakers’ reported stocks. See what your legislator owns. Connecticut Post03:02 4-Sept-26
Connecticut senator urges Democrats to speak up about fighting corporate power The Washington Post01:48 4-Sept-26
Connecticut's mask ban for federal agents is now in a judge's hands Connecticut Post21:22 3-Sept-26
CT’s spotted lanternflies are suddenly everywhere. Here’s why Connecticut Post18:36 3-Sept-26
Lamont: Connecticut stands ready to aid Puerto Rico in its water crisis Connecticut Post22:36 2-Sept-26
Disgraced New England mayor drags her heels with repaying $240,000 in taxpayer cash she… MailOnline21:59 2-Sept-26
Lawmakers probe how Connecticut Children’s Medical Center betrayed trans families by capitulating to Trump Advocate.com20:23 2-Sept-26
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont News Conference on Puerto Rico Water Crisis C-Span (Video)16:33 2-Sept-26
What Trump’s proposed preservation rules could mean for Connecticut landmarks Connecticut Post10:12 2-Sept-26
CT lawmakers seek answers over CT Children's gender-affirming care settlment Connecticut Post01:03 2-Sept-26
The CT DMV rejected these vanity license plates in 2025 Connecticut Post20:41 1-Sept-26
This is Connecticut's most overhyped restaurant, according to The Takeout Connecticut Post20:31 1-Sept-26
Nadine Menendez transferred to a federal prison in Connecticut New Jersey Globe18:10 1-Sept-26
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Invite Public to Connecticut’s Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Marking 25th… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:17 1-Sept-26
Connecticut among states targeted in federal voter-fraud investigation push Connecticut Post14:08 1-Sept-26
Governor Lamont, Elected Leaders, and Business Association Warn Connecticut Consumers That Trump’s New Tariffs Will… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)22:17 31-Aug-26
See how your CT school performed on state tests Connecticut Post21:02 31-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces State Funding To Construct an Inclusive Playground at East Lyme’s Flanders Elementary School Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:34 31-Aug-26
Courtney Honors Nancy Wyman in Speech on House Floor Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)18:44 31-Aug-26
The future for mail-in voting in CT: What we know and what don't know Connecticut Post10:06 31-Aug-26
Here's how much flood damage Connecticut's shoreline towns had since 1978 Connecticut Post10:06 31-Aug-26
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine CBS News18:23 30-Aug-26
Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 CBS News16:47 30-Aug-26
Connecticut appeals judge’s ruling on $7.7 million ghost gun fine Connecticut Post10:09 30-Aug-26
CT is expanding voting chances for disabled people. Not everyone is happy Connecticut Post10:09 30-Aug-26
ICE reportedly arrested nearly 100 people in CT this week: What we know Connecticut Post01:27 30-Aug-26
Sen. Blumenthal demands answers amid reports of increased ICE activity News 12 Connecticut13:16 29-Aug-26
Nearly 10,000 more CT households may need heating assistance this winter Connecticut Post10:07 29-Aug-26
Connecticut Officials Bring Attention to Addiction and Recovery Resources in Advance of International Overdose… Congressman John Larson (Press Release)20:03 28-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Drought Advisories Removed for All Connecticut Counties Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:05 28-Aug-26
'Looksmaxxing' influencer expelled from Sacred Heart returning to CT Connecticut Post17:28 28-Aug-26
Governor Lamont and Connecticut Officials Bring Attention to Addiction and Recovery Resources in Advance of… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:14 28-Aug-26
How Instagram and Facebook will change for CT teens under Meta deal Connecticut Post10:15 28-Aug-26
How Lamont and Fazio would tackle Connecticut’s housing costs Connecticut Post10:15 28-Aug-26
What it takes to be middle class in CT depends on your town Connecticut Post10:00 28-Aug-26
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states Connecticut Post21:45 27-Aug-26
Here are 7 new Connecticut restaurants to check out in September Connecticut Post16:00 27-Aug-26
A Connecticut Couple Is Fighting for the Right To Let People Hike on Their Land Reason14:08 27-Aug-26
State election audit puts spotlight on Westport's early voting results News 12 Connecticut11:00 27-Aug-26
Governor Lamont on ICE Activity in Connecticut: What Residents Should Know Connecticut Governor (Press Release)23:32 26-Aug-26
Connecticut officials denounce ICE enforcement in Danbury, Stamford Connecticut Post21:31 26-Aug-26
Trump’s ICE accused of ‘sinister’ plot to snatch parents at school bus stops The Raw Story20:13 26-Aug-26
Meta deal could cap kids’ Instagram and Facebook use, send CT $265M Connecticut Post15:43 26-Aug-26
Connecticut Independent Party cross-endorses dozens of 2026 candidates Connecticut Post10:06 26-Aug-26
Giant inflatable bounce park returning to CT mall for fourth year Connecticut Post09:46 26-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Files Opposition to Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule Ending Federal Energy… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)20:19 25-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces $8 Million in Federal and State Funding To Replace the Historic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry Vessel Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:47 25-Aug-26
Connecticut spent $2.5M replacing this bridge. Now it needs a $3.4M fix Connecticut Post15:31 25-Aug-26
NatWest secures US Federal Reserve approval to establish Connecticut office as it seeks to… Scottish Financial News11:54 25-Aug-26
How Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods could raise costs in Connecticut Connecticut Post10:24 25-Aug-26
Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce $10 Million… Congressman John Larson (Press Release)21:22 24-Aug-26
Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Receives $10 Million Grant Award To… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:06 24-Aug-26
Why CT voters will keep hearing ‘I approve this message’ in campaign ads Connecticut Post10:30 24-Aug-26
How much rain fell in Connecticut? See totals from more than 30 towns Connecticut Post01:38 24-Aug-26
After 100 alleged sham marriages in CT, leaders weigh potential law changes Connecticut Post10:23 23-Aug-26
Why a Connecticut Senate race has forced a radio host off the air Connecticut Post10:06 22-Aug-26
A last-minute fundraising rush is underway for Connecticut election candidates Connecticut Post10:06 22-Aug-26
COVID-19 activity rises nationwide, while Connecticut cases remain low Connecticut Post13:54 21-Aug-26
Should Yale pay more in taxes? Connecticut governor candidate thinks so Connecticut Post10:19 21-Aug-26
CT officials warn FEMA aid remains uncertain for Fourth of July storm damage Connecticut Post20:33 20-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:59 20-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2026 Class of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:18 20-Aug-26
Connecticut is one of the least fun states in America, study says Connecticut Post15:04 20-Aug-26
CT near top on childhood vaccines as national rates drop. Search your school Connecticut Post10:20 20-Aug-26
How a scheme that led to at least 100 fraud marriages in Connecticut worked Connecticut Post00:43 20-Aug-26
How did your town do? A town-by-town look at Connecticut primary turnout Connecticut Post17:31 19-Aug-26
5 things Connecticut drivers should know about license plate cameras Connecticut Post10:14 19-Aug-26
Appeals Court Upholds Right To Film Police—but Grants Immunity to Cops Who Arrested a Connecticut Videographer Reason19:16 18-Aug-26
Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:45 18-Aug-26
Connecticut resident tax returns with $1 million-plus income jumped 17% Connecticut Post10:13 18-Aug-26
These are the 10 best high schools in CT, according to U.S. News Connecticut Post07:01 18-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces $10.6 Million in State Grants To Strengthen In-District Special Education Programs Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:04 17-Aug-26
Connecticut father charged in 1-year-old's possible hot car death, police say Connecticut Post14:10 17-Aug-26
CT universities face new Trump administration push to reshape higher education Connecticut Post10:14 17-Aug-26
CT warns water utilities after cyberattacks disrupt systems in other states Connecticut Post10:09 17-Aug-26
The key issues in Connecticut's 2026 race for governor Connecticut Post10:09 17-Aug-26
Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont wins primary; IG says CT DOC found negligent in monitoring inmate who died by suicide News 12 Connecticut21:09 15-Aug-26
CT state park to host free campout for Perseid meteor shower Connecticut Post11:25 15-Aug-26

      
            
      
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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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