Connecticut Politics

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CT Republicans call for an inspector general to investigate state corruption WSHU Public Radio12:48
Yesterday
Connecticut car dealers consider car tariff impacts announced by the White House NBC Connecticut20:55 27-Mar-25
Governor Lamont and Serve Connecticut Announce Grants To Support Youth-Led Service Projects Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:43 27-Mar-25
Governor Lamont: Trump Administration Cuts Will Have Sweeping Impact on Public Health, Mental Health, and Addiction… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:53 27-Mar-25
CT officials oppose Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote WSHU Public Radio12:32 27-Mar-25
In the last 7 days
Officials and advocates blast Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote NBC Connecticut22:52 26-Mar-25
CT’s secretary of the state to weigh in on Trump’s elections executive order WFSB.com, Connecticut13:24 26-Mar-25
CT ballot fraud saga leads GOP to alert Bondi after 150 charges lodged, Dem reforms ‘miss the… Fox News15:49 25-Mar-25
Musk Backlash Sours Democrats on Tesla’s Bid for Direct Sales Bloomberg Law09:06 25-Mar-25
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts Military Times16:34 24-Mar-25
A Connecticut Student’s Research Project Became a Casualty of Trump’s DEI Purge The 74 Million14:36 24-Mar-25
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025 CBS News16:05 23-Mar-25
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school CBS News14:54 23-Mar-25
Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont on Dept. of Education executive order; 1:1 with Sen. Chris Murphy News 12 Connecticut01:25 23-Mar-25
Who is Abhishek Kambli? Indian-origin lawyer defending Trump in alien enemies act case The Financial Express03:35 21-Mar-25
In the last month
Connecticut leaders react to Trump signing executive order beginning dismantling of Department of Education WFSB.com, Connecticut22:09 20-Mar-25
Trump adds spice to Connecticut’s annual debate over labor bills The CT Mirror21:17 20-Mar-25
Connecticut Democrats propose $300M universal pre-K trust fund News 12 Connecticut11:21 20-Mar-25
ICYMI: Larson Calls Out Trump-Musk Attacks on Social Security on Connecticut Public’s The Wheelhouse Congressman John Larson (Press Release)20:45 19-Mar-25
Trump's New Social Security Filing Restrictions: What To Know In CT Patch20:22 19-Mar-25
Rep. Courtney Fighting Tooth and Nail to Save Medicaid from GOP Cuts Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)15:30 19-Mar-25
Trump Proposal To Eliminate Federal Taxes At 150K: What It Means In CT Patch19:34 18-Mar-25
Bill would guarantee CT minors access to birth control. Critics say it’s not needed News 12 Connecticut20:45 17-Mar-25
Governor Lamont Announces Start of the Dutch Point Viaduct Rehabilitation Project on I–91 in Hartford Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:47 17-Mar-25
Sen. Murphy backs Schumer's leadership but says Democrats need new 'tactics' Scripps News19:50 16-Mar-25
Connecticut’s senators explain why they’re voting ‘no’ on the Republican spending measure WFSB.com, Connecticut12:27 14-Mar-25
Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Statements on EPA Announcement Rolling Back Environmental and Clean Air… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)21:19 13-Mar-25
Connecticut Lawmakers Take Steps to Protect Worker Benefits. Its New England Neighbors Should Do the Same. Niskanen Center20:17 13-Mar-25
Governor Lamont Announces Voting for the Pizza Capital Trail Opens Friday (Pi Day!) Connecticut Governor (Press Release)19:47 13-Mar-25
NY, CT AGs sue Trump administration over attempts to shutter Education Department WSHU Public Radio16:49 13-Mar-25
‘Where’s Elon?’ Democrat calls out missing ‘genius’ at Doge hearing The Independent16:28 13-Mar-25
‘You will do whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump tell you to do.’ Connecticut congressman… Boston Globe14:32 13-Mar-25
Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged CBS News08:50 13-Mar-25
Rep. Courtney Renews Calls for Investments in Workforce Training Programs Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)19:20 12-Mar-25
Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education could impact Connecticut funding News 12 Connecticut10:27 12-Mar-25
Democrats and republicans working on bill to help law enforcement across state WFSB.com, Connecticut00:34 12-Mar-25
Fitbit murder case conviction upheld despite improprieties by prosecutor CBS News10:29 11-Mar-25
5 years since COVID, Connecticut says we are better prepared News 12 Connecticut10:26 11-Mar-25
Report: Married Senator Literally Cozies Up To Media While On Date The Daily Caller22:03 10-Mar-25
CT officials hope to stop President Trump's energy tariff NBC Connecticut21:41 10-Mar-25
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Made, Connecticut’s Premier Business Leadership Series Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:43 10-Mar-25
Governor Ned Lamont Announces Launch of Made, Connecticut’s Premier Business Leadership Series Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:33 10-Mar-25
Connecticut Democrats Try Private Endowment Tax Again Chief Investment Officer17:51 10-Mar-25
Former Connecticut Representative, longtime Putnam mayor Daniel Rovero has died at 87 WFSB.com, Connecticut20:29 9-Mar-25
Power & Politics: Looking ahead at 2026 gubernatorial race; Bridgeport ballot fraud latest News 12 Connecticut17:56 9-Mar-25
Rep. Courtney Joins CT Leaders to Slam House GOP Cuts to Medicaid Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)22:38 6-Mar-25
Republicans and Democrats clash over lowering electric rates at the state Capitol News 12 Connecticut22:03 6-Mar-25
Connecticut rep. votes to censure Rep. Al Green following Trump address outburst WFSB.com, Connecticut19:23 6-Mar-25
Connecticut’s attorney general helps secure court order blocking Trump administration’s funding freeze WFSB.com, Connecticut18:22 6-Mar-25
Ex-Sen. Kevin Kelly named superior court judge in Hartford News 12 Connecticut12:44 6-Mar-25
Trump's promise to invest in shipbuilding could impact Connecticut's economy NBC Connecticut22:41 5-Mar-25
Take Two: CT lawmakers voting again on emergency special education money News 12 Connecticut21:57 5-Mar-25
Governor Lamont Commemorates International Open Data Day and Open Data in Connecticut Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:07 5-Mar-25
Local reactions to President Trump’s Congressional Address sparks debate WFSB.com, Connecticut10:59 5-Mar-25
Connecticut governor returns from trade mission to India with a broken arm The Washington Times21:04 4-Mar-25
More States Are Filling a Federal Gap by Helping Police Track Stolen Guns The Trace20:40 4-Mar-25
Governor Lamont Announces Job Assistance Available for Displaced Federal Workers Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:39 4-Mar-25
Chappy the baby seal has died, weeks after being rescued in a Connecticut city KJZZ14:28 4-Mar-25
Trump’s tariffs could lead to surging gas prices in CT WFSB.com, Connecticut14:09 4-Mar-25
Rolling Stones' Keith Richards named first recipient of Connecticut Excellence Award News 12 Connecticut12:34 4-Mar-25
"Chappy," Baby seal found stranded on street near Yale dies CBS News10:33 4-Mar-25
Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces run for CT governor NBC Connecticut23:15 3-Mar-25
Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces run for governor News 12 Connecticut21:27 3-Mar-25
Governor Lamont To Present Legendary Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards With the Inaugural Connecticut Governor’s… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:53 3-Mar-25
Governor Lamont Proposes Eliminating Fees for Obtaining and Renewing Occupational Licenses Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:20 3-Mar-25
Federal workers set to rally in West Haven against Trump administration’s mass firings WFSB.com, Connecticut13:50 2-Mar-25
Bridgeport nonprofit kicks off public awareness campaign in support of homeless protection bill News 12 Connecticut02:23 2-Mar-25
Power & Politics: 1:1 with Connecticut's Democratic, GOP party leaders News 12 Connecticut23:20 1-Mar-25
Larson Calls Out Trump-Musk Plan to Gut Social Security with Workers, Retirees, and Advocates at East Hartford Social… Congressman John Larson (Press Release)00:28 1-Mar-25
Republicans request federal investigation into ‘integrity of CT's electoral system' NBC Connecticut21:34 28-Feb-25
Connecticut's Chris Murphy emerges as a clear voice for Democrats countering Trump Boston.com15:44 27-Feb-25
CT library book banning bills raise concern among some lawmakers The CT Mirror22:43 26-Feb-25
Want an extra $1,800 per year? Dozens of CT lawmakers push for new child tax credit News 12 Connecticut21:55 26-Feb-25
President Trump wants to do away with Daylight Saving Time, Connecticut wants to keep it News 12 Connecticut11:34 26-Feb-25
Trump Considering Big Changes For Postal Service: What To Know In CT Patch04:53 26-Feb-25
CT lawmakers look to expand “shield law” for abortion providers News 12 Connecticut22:00 25-Feb-25
Connecticut: “Arrest warrants detail charges of voter fraud in Bridgeport” Election Law (Weblog)14:56 25-Feb-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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