Dr. Anthony Fauci expected to join Gov. Ned Lamont to tout Connecticut’s success in controlling coronavirus
In Connecticut, hospitalizations have dropped more than 95% after reaching a peak of nearly 2,000…
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Connecticut comptroller predicts $128M deficit for recently completed year; state’s financial future depends on federal action
“This is one of the most frustrating and frightening moments of my entire political life,”…
Gov. Lamont co-hosting big-money fundraiser for Democrat Joe Biden
The crowd was shoulder-to-shoulder under a tent last fall at the Greenwich home of Gov….
Connecticut Politics Week in Review: Gov. Ned Lamont signs police accountability bill that will significantly reform policing
In this Oct. 18, 2018 file photo, Independent gubernatorial candidate Oz Griebel answers a question…
Connecticut’s unemployed facing major hardships as $600 federal benefits expire
The loss of $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits will have a direct impact…
Gov. Ned Lamont signs comprehensive police accountability bill into law
“If you implement this correctly, and you put in place the provisions of this bill,…
Connecticut lawmakers passed a comprehensive police accountability bill. Here’s 9 ways it will change policing in the state.
Hartford, CT – 7/28/20 – State Sen. Kevin Witkos, left, and State Sen. Will Haskell…
Republicans, nonprofits clash with Lamont administration over federal funding; Lamont says officials are working to resolve the issue
Gov. Ned Lamont addresses reporters at a July 1 news conference in Manchester. Senate Republicans…
Connecticut Senate approves police accountability bill in wake of George Floyd’s death after often-emotional 10-hour debate
Chief State’s Attorney Richard J. Colangelo, the state’s top prosecutor, said that a problem is…
New projections show Connecticut’s budget is weathering the coronavirus pandemic better than expected; tax receipts $200M higher
House Majority Leader Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, second from left, stands with fellow Democrats in the…
Connecticut Senate approves widespread absentee ballots for November election; caps insulin prices, extends telehealth payments
Sen. Dennis Bradley, a Democrat who voted against the bill, said he has seen “manipulation,…
In advance of Senate vote, advocates call for passage of police accountability bill
“As the father of two Black boys, I’ve had some heart-wrenching conversations about the realities…
State attorney general declines to issue legal opinion on police accountability legislation but says he would defend it in court
State Attorney General William Tong, shown in this file photo, said there isn’t enough time…
Key vote on landmark Connecticut police accountability bill slated for Tuesday
Currently, municipalities and their employees are immune from damage awards on the basis of “all…
The Connecticut House approved a police accountability bill that will allow civil lawsuits against officers. Here’s what else you need to know about the proposed law
During debate, opponents sought to preserve what is known as “qualified immunity” and provides police…
Gov. Lamont tries to reassure anxious students about school reopening in midst of coronavirus pandemic
“In order for me to make sure that my kids are OK, they need to…
Senate Republican leader, top prosecutor question constitutionality of new inspector general in controversial police bill
Colangelo said another problem is that the bill calls for only four employees in the…
Jill Biden gets fundraising help from two political spouses
Jill Biden wears a face mask to protect against the spread of coronavirus as she…
Police rally at Connecticut Capitol to oppose law enforcement accountability bill that could allow citizen lawsuits against officers
As legislators arrived for a special session scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., police officers,…
Ellington Board of Selectmen issues first selectwoman a written reprimand, requires 40 hours of diversity training for sharing racist meme
Ellington’s policy on employee use of social media states that employees “are free to express…
Connecticut lawmakers to vote today on a bill that could allow civil lawsuits against police officers and municipalities, and it could come down to one vote
The inspector general would have investigated at least 19 cases in 2018 and 24 cases…
The Connecticut bar exam will be held online in response to public health concerns
For students who lack stable wireless or live in close quarters with others, an online…
Pressure mounting by chiefs, unions against accountability provision
State lawmakers are debating removing “qualified immunity” that police officers fear could harm them in…
U.S. House approves massive defense bill with billions for Connecticut-made submarines, helicopters and jet engines
In this 2015 photo, shipyard workers at General Dynamics Electric Boat prepare the submarine Illinois…