Connecticut Politics

Yesterday
Connecticut legislators get a 4.5% raise in each year of 2025-2026 term The CT Mirror21:45 6-Dec-24
Governor Lamont Announces $9.8 Million in Federal Grants to Benefit Municipal Parks in Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:16 6-Dec-24
In the last 7 days
Youth advocates: Nearly $1 billion proposal could cut teen crime and boost Connecticut’s economy News 12 Connecticut22:50 5-Dec-24
Anthem Bcbs to reverse plan to cap anesthesia coverage in 3 states 6 ABC / WPVI-TV21:51 5-Dec-24
New leaders named to 8 committees of CT General Assembly The CT Mirror21:41 5-Dec-24
Anthem Bcbs calls off plan to cap anesthesia coverage in at least one state Scripps News21:12 5-Dec-24
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Saturday for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:00 5-Dec-24
Paying too much for prescriptions? New state task force hopes to finally lower cost News 12 Connecticut21:59 4-Dec-24
Connecticut Secretary of State Releases Presidential Write-in Tally Ballot Access News (Weblog)21:03 4-Dec-24
Governor Lamont Announces State Grants to Remediate 21 Blighted Properties and Put Them Back Into Productive Use To… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:40 4-Dec-24
Students, refugees in Conn. concerned about second Trump administration impact NBC Connecticut22:56 3-Dec-24
CT bids farewell to Jodi Rell, the governor who calmed a crisis The CT Mirror19:13 3-Dec-24
Connecticut comes out to remember former Gov. Jodi Rell News 12 Connecticut12:18 3-Dec-24
CT reports progress on underfunded state employee pension funds The CT Mirror01:30 3-Dec-24
Governor Lamont, Comptroller Scanlon, Treasurer Russell Announce Connecticut Pension Funds Achieve Highest Funded… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:51 2-Dec-24
A Connecticut town that swung toward Trump offers clues for Democrats The Washington Post12:39 2-Dec-24
First Black Mayor In New England, Thirman Milner, Dies At 91 Black Enterprise18:38 30-Nov-24
Five Members of Congress From Connecticut, All Democrats, Get Thanksgiving Bomb Threats, One Day After Similar Threats… The New York Sun01:15 30-Nov-24
In the last month
First popularly elected Black mayor in New England, Thirman Milner, has died at 91 MailOnline22:06 29-Nov-24
Thanksgiving Bomb Threats Were Signed 'Maga,' Top Democrat Says Forbes21:17 29-Nov-24
Hakeem Jeffries: Bomb Threats to Dems Signed 'MAGA' NewsMax20:49 29-Nov-24
Hartford’s Thirman Milner, first Black mayor in New England, dies The CT Mirror20:37 29-Nov-24
Dem leader condemns Thanksgiving bomb threats against liberal lawmakers after Team Trump… Fox News20:30 29-Nov-24
First black mayor of Hartford, New England dies Friday WFSB.com, Connecticut18:59 29-Nov-24
Five Connecticut Democrats targeted with threats while home for Thanksgiving CNN - YouTube18:16 29-Nov-24
New England's first Black mayor Thirman Milner has died at age 91 NBC Connecticut18:14 29-Nov-24
Connecticut House Democrats say they were target of Thanksgiving Day bomb threats Just The News14:46 29-Nov-24
Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats Scripps News13:08 29-Nov-24
Her wrestling empire was said to harm children. Trump chose her for education The Telegraph, Calcutta10:35 29-Nov-24
Threats target 5 Connecticut Democrats Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette09:42 29-Nov-24
Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes NPR07:04 29-Nov-24
After Trump's Cabinet picks, now Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats The Telegraph, Calcutta05:09 29-Nov-24
At least 6 Connecticut Democrats receive bomb threats on Thanksgiving UPI04:54 29-Nov-24
After Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, five Connecticut Democrats receive bomb threats The Times of India01:57 29-Nov-24
At Least Five Members of Congress From Connecticut Report Receiving Bomb Threats TIME01:54 29-Nov-24
House Democrats From Connecticut Targeted With Thanksgiving Bomb Threats NTD News23:24 28-Nov-24
Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes Los Angeles Times23:21 28-Nov-24
Bomb Threats Target Homes Of Democratic Lawmakers From Connecticut HuffPost (US)23:05 28-Nov-24
Trio of House Democrats Targeted by Thanksgiving Bomb Threats Mediaite22:24 28-Nov-24
Democratic Connecticut lawmakers report bomb threats at homes The Columbian, Washington21:52 28-Nov-24
Bomb threats target members of Conn. Congress' homes on Thanksgiving NBC San Diego21:36 28-Nov-24
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving CBS News20:56 28-Nov-24
Bomb Threats Made to 4 Connecticut Dem Reps' Homes NewsMax20:34 28-Nov-24
Democratic members of Congress get bomb threats on Thanksgiving ABC News19:56 28-Nov-24
Connecticut House Democrats report being targeted by bomb threats on Thanksgiving Fox News19:54 28-Nov-24
Multiple House Democrats target of Thanksgiving bomb threats The Washington Times19:47 28-Nov-24
CT farmers face uncertain future under Trump administration, aging workforce WSHU Public Radio13:36 28-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Appoints Dr. Alice Pritchard as Interim Executive Director of the Connecticut Technical Education and… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)14:41 27-Nov-24
Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell to lay in state at CT Capitol The CT Mirror20:26 26-Nov-24
NH Municipal Assoc.: Conn. Lakes Headwaters' Logging Plan Impacts All Towns, Cities In Depth NH20:03 26-Nov-24
Governor Lamont and Mrs. Lamont Invite Public to Tour the Governor’s Residence for the Annual Holiday Open House Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:29 26-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Extending Deadline for Volunteer Fire Departments to Apply for Compensation in… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:07 26-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Shares Details of Funeral Services Honoring Governor M. Jodi Rell Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:06 26-Nov-24
Connecticut took on Trump on climate before. It will probably be harder to do it again. Energy News Network11:07 26-Nov-24
CT must be a national leader on civil rights in a second Trump administration The CT Mirror05:41 26-Nov-24
Immigrants protest in New Haven over Donald Trump’s immigration policies and deportation plans WFSB.com, Connecticut03:28 26-Nov-24
Lamont promises ‘amends’ for aide’s personal use of state car The CT Mirror21:53 25-Nov-24
CT took on Trump on environment before; it will probably be harder to do it again The CT Mirror10:12 24-Nov-24
Foul-mouthed Connecticut teacher who 'threatened to kill' Donald Trump voters reveals shock… MailOnline20:50 23-Nov-24
Courtney, Hayes, Blumenthal, & Murphy Announce $2.8 Million for Energy Upgrades at Small Farms & Rural Businesses Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)03:00 23-Nov-24
Connecticut has some of the nation’s high electricity bills. Is wind power the answer? News 12 Connecticut22:20 22-Nov-24
People Are Rushing to the Doctor Before Trump 2.0 The Cut15:15 22-Nov-24
Should NJ end Gov. Murphy’s mandate to sell only electric vehicles by 2035? News 12 New Jersey22:26 21-Nov-24
Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Governor M. Jodi Rell Congressman John Larson (Press Release)19:07 21-Nov-24
Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell dies at 78 ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV17:16 21-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Governor M. Jodi Rell Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:26 21-Nov-24
M. Jodi Rell, the governor who helped Connecticut recover from scandal, dies The CT Mirror16:01 21-Nov-24
Former Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell dies at 78 News 12 Connecticut15:13 21-Nov-24
Lamont says McMahon will struggle to fulfill Trump's education promises WSHU Public Radio13:35 21-Nov-24
M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78 ABC News13:00 21-Nov-24
State regulators investigating 29th District state Senate race that was decided by just a 589-vote margin News 12 Connecticut12:56 21-Nov-24
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is Trump’s pick for education secretary. She could have a big impact on Connecticut… News 12 Connecticut23:25 20-Nov-24
Trump’s education pick once incorrectly claimed to have education degree Boston Globe18:23 20-Nov-24
Connecticut announces 2025 Kid Governor News 12 Connecticut16:59 20-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Announces Businesses Will Receive a 6% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Rates in 2025 Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:00 20-Nov-24
Connecticut Finishes Write-in Tally for President Ballot Access News (Weblog)03:33 20-Nov-24
CT’s Sarah Russell confirmed by Senate to U.S. District Court The CT Mirror00:58 20-Nov-24
Medicaid deficit has Republicans questioning benefits for undocumented immigrants NBC Connecticut22:31 19-Nov-24
Democratic attorneys general to respond to Trump's anticipated mass deportations WSHU Public Radio13:16 19-Nov-24
Hayes Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Request for Supplemental Disaster Relief Funding Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (Press Release)23:26 18-Nov-24
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Biden Administration for Heeding Calls for Ag Disaster Assistance Congressman Jim Himes (Press Release)05:00 18-Nov-24
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 17, 2024 CBS News17:32 17-Nov-24
CT Democrats ask: In 2024 election, where was the city turnout? The CT Mirror10:18 17-Nov-24
Power & Politics: Washington shifts right – but CT remains Democratic stronghold News 12 Connecticut00:00 17-Nov-24
Analysis | How Trump's Election Could Impact Healthcare In Connecticut Insurance News Net16:14 16-Nov-24
Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $291 Million for Rail Projects Congressman John Larson (Press Release)06:30 16-Nov-24
‘Use it or lose it.’ Connecticut wins millions for faster trains, but will Trump pull the funding? News 12 Connecticut22:00 15-Nov-24
Governor Lamont, Congressional Delegation Announce Connecticut Receiving $291 Million for Rail Projects Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:10 15-Nov-24
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy discusses how the Democratic Party rebuilds itself KJZZ09:56 15-Nov-24
Connecticut teacher resigns after viral video threatening Trump supporters sparks backlash The Times of India09:00 15-Nov-24
Courtney and Connecticut Congressional Delegation Working to Help Farmers Recoup Losses After Extreme Weather Events Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)03:21 15-Nov-24
Foul-mouthed Connecticut teacher learns harsh lesson after threatening to kill Trump voters MailOnline20:07 14-Nov-24
Connecticut Special Ed. Teacher Who Threatened to Kill Trump Voters Resigns Shore News Network17:35 14-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Announces 278 Small Businesses and Nonprofits Received $5.9 Million in Emergency State Funding To… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:16 14-Nov-24
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Working to Help Farmers Recoup Losses After Extreme Weather Events Congressman Jim Himes (Press Release)05:00 14-Nov-24
Judge greenlights 'Save Women's Sports' Title IX suit amid more forfeits over alleged trans player Just The News04:33 14-Nov-24
Torrington recount confirms win for Republican Joe Canino WSHU Public Radio21:22 13-Nov-24
Connecticut Unveils the Nation’s First Christmas Movie Trail, Giving Holiday Fans a Chance to Experience the Magic… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)20:23 13-Nov-24
Rep. Courtney Announces $3.9 Million Federal Grant for Cross Sound Ferry Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)15:19 13-Nov-24
Chris Reddy, loser in UConn district, files elections complaint The CT Mirror22:11 12-Nov-24
Despite national losses, Democrats gain veto-proof majority in Connecticut News 12 Connecticut21:55 12-Nov-24
Conn. Teacher Suspended, Threatened to Kill Trump Voters NewsMax20:31 12-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Announces Trust Fund Investments Protect Connecticut Employers From Federal Unemployment Tax Increases… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)20:27 12-Nov-24
Foul-mouthed Connecticut teacher suspended over video where she threatened to kill Trump… MailOnline17:46 12-Nov-24
Undocumented immigrants in Conn. worry about Trump's deportation plans NBC Connecticut03:45 12-Nov-24
Trump’s Deputy Chief of Policy choice renews fears of mass deportations WFSB.com, Connecticut21:38 11-Nov-24
On heels of Trump reelection, CT launches 24/7 abortion care hotline WSHU Public Radio13:27 11-Nov-24
Governor Lamont Declares Stage 2 Drought Advisory for All of Connecticut Connecticut Governor (Press Release)22:26 9-Nov-24
The country decides Dems are even worse than Trump The CT Mirror05:19 9-Nov-24
Trump, CT Speaker Both Targeted In Assassination Plot: Feds: CT News Patch01:10 9-Nov-24
‘I’m scared.’ New hotline offers free legal advice to Connecticut reproductive clinics News 12 Connecticut23:07 8-Nov-24
Connecticut saw a shift toward the Republican party in 2024 The CT Mirror20:51 8-Nov-24
CT launches new abortion rights hotline News 12 Connecticut16:50 8-Nov-24
Will there be a housing boom in 2nd Trump term? Insurance News Net15:51 8-Nov-24
Democrats gain seats in legislature, securing veto-proof majority NBC Connecticut22:36 7-Nov-24

      
            
      
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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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