Connecticut Politics

Earlier today
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender… Insurance News Net06:26
Yesterday
Connecticut city joins other Democrat-run locations allowing noncitizens to serve as police… Fox News21:06 5-Sep-26
Lawsuit: Families say Connecticut’s IQ cutoff denies needed disability services Connecticut Post05:32 5-Sep-26
Chris Murphy walks across Connecticut to listen. Here's what residents told him. Connecticut Post05:32 5-Sep-26
CT keeps gas price-gouging trigger active. What drivers should look for? Connecticut Post05:32 5-Sep-26
In the last 7 days
Governor Lamont Highlights Volunteer Opportunities Available as Part of the September 11 National Day of Service and… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:28 4-Sep-26
What to know about CT’s drive-only licenses after fatal Ohio crash Connecticut Post05:57 4-Sep-26
CT Sues Trump Administration Over Medicaid Funds For Gender-Affirming Care Insurance News Net05:37 4-Sep-26
Ohio senator blames CT license policy for fatal crash. Lamont defends it Connecticut Post23:41 3-Sep-26
Apple tops CT lawmakers’ reported stocks. See what your legislator owns. Connecticut Post22:02 3-Sep-26
Connecticut senator urges Democrats to speak up about fighting corporate power The Washington Post20:48 3-Sep-26
Connecticut's mask ban for federal agents is now in a judge's hands Connecticut Post16:22 3-Sep-26
CT’s spotted lanternflies are suddenly everywhere. Here’s why Connecticut Post13:36 3-Sep-26
Lamont: Connecticut stands ready to aid Puerto Rico in its water crisis Connecticut Post17:36 2-Sep-26
Disgraced New England mayor drags her heels with repaying $240,000 in taxpayer cash she… MailOnline16:59 2-Sep-26
Lawmakers probe how Connecticut Children’s Medical Center betrayed trans families by capitulating to Trump Advocate.com15:23 2-Sep-26
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont News Conference on Puerto Rico Water Crisis C-Span (Video)11:33 2-Sep-26
What Trump’s proposed preservation rules could mean for Connecticut landmarks Connecticut Post05:12 2-Sep-26
CT lawmakers seek answers over CT Children's gender-affirming care settlment Connecticut Post20:03 1-Sep-26
The CT DMV rejected these vanity license plates in 2025 Connecticut Post15:41 1-Sep-26
This is Connecticut's most overhyped restaurant, according to The Takeout Connecticut Post15:31 1-Sep-26
Nadine Menendez transferred to a federal prison in Connecticut New Jersey Globe13:10 1-Sep-26
Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Invite Public to Connecticut’s Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Marking 25th… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:17 1-Sep-26
Connecticut among states targeted in federal voter-fraud investigation push Connecticut Post09:08 1-Sep-26
Governor Lamont, Elected Leaders, and Business Association Warn Connecticut Consumers That Trump’s New Tariffs Will… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)17:17 31-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces State Funding To Construct an Inclusive Playground at East Lyme’s Flanders Elementary School Connecticut Governor (Press Release)14:34 31-Aug-26
Courtney Honors Nancy Wyman in Speech on House Floor Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)13:44 31-Aug-26
The future for mail-in voting in CT: What we know and what don't know Connecticut Post05:06 31-Aug-26
Here's how much flood damage Connecticut's shoreline towns had since 1978 Connecticut Post05:06 31-Aug-26
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine CBS News13:23 30-Aug-26
Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026 CBS News11:47 30-Aug-26
Connecticut appeals judge’s ruling on $7.7 million ghost gun fine Connecticut Post05:09 30-Aug-26
CT is expanding voting chances for disabled people. Not everyone is happy Connecticut Post05:09 30-Aug-26
In the last month
ICE reportedly arrested nearly 100 people in CT this week: What we know Connecticut Post20:27 29-Aug-26
Sen. Blumenthal demands answers amid reports of increased ICE activity News 12 Connecticut08:16 29-Aug-26
Nearly 10,000 more CT households may need heating assistance this winter Connecticut Post05:07 29-Aug-26
Connecticut Officials Bring Attention to Addiction and Recovery Resources in Advance of International Overdose… Congressman John Larson (Press Release)15:03 28-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Drought Advisories Removed for All Connecticut Counties Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:05 28-Aug-26
'Looksmaxxing' influencer expelled from Sacred Heart returning to CT Connecticut Post12:28 28-Aug-26
Governor Lamont and Connecticut Officials Bring Attention to Addiction and Recovery Resources in Advance of… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:14 28-Aug-26
How Instagram and Facebook will change for CT teens under Meta deal Connecticut Post05:15 28-Aug-26
How Lamont and Fazio would tackle Connecticut’s housing costs Connecticut Post05:15 28-Aug-26
What it takes to be middle class in CT depends on your town Connecticut Post05:00 28-Aug-26
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states Connecticut Post16:45 27-Aug-26
Here are 7 new Connecticut restaurants to check out in September Connecticut Post11:00 27-Aug-26
A Connecticut Couple Is Fighting for the Right To Let People Hike on Their Land Reason09:08 27-Aug-26
State election audit puts spotlight on Westport's early voting results News 12 Connecticut06:00 27-Aug-26
Governor Lamont on ICE Activity in Connecticut: What Residents Should Know Connecticut Governor (Press Release)18:32 26-Aug-26
Connecticut officials denounce ICE enforcement in Danbury, Stamford Connecticut Post16:31 26-Aug-26
Trump’s ICE accused of ‘sinister’ plot to snatch parents at school bus stops The Raw Story15:13 26-Aug-26
Meta deal could cap kids’ Instagram and Facebook use, send CT $265M Connecticut Post10:43 26-Aug-26
Connecticut Independent Party cross-endorses dozens of 2026 candidates Connecticut Post05:06 26-Aug-26
Giant inflatable bounce park returning to CT mall for fourth year Connecticut Post04:46 26-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Files Opposition to Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule Ending Federal Energy… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:19 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)13:47 25-Aug-26
Connecticut spent $2.5M replacing this bridge. Now it needs a $3.4M fix Connecticut Post10:31 25-Aug-26
NatWest secures US Federal Reserve approval to establish Connecticut office as it seeks to… Scottish Financial News06:54 25-Aug-26
How Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods could raise costs in Connecticut Connecticut Post05:24 25-Aug-26
Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce $10 Million… Congressman John Larson (Press Release)16:22 24-Aug-26
Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Receives $10 Million Grant Award To… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)14:06 24-Aug-26
Why CT voters will keep hearing ‘I approve this message’ in campaign ads Connecticut Post05:30 24-Aug-26
How much rain fell in Connecticut? See totals from more than 30 towns Connecticut Post20:38 23-Aug-26
After 100 alleged sham marriages in CT, leaders weigh potential law changes Connecticut Post05:23 23-Aug-26
Why a Connecticut Senate race has forced a radio host off the air Connecticut Post05:06 22-Aug-26
A last-minute fundraising rush is underway for Connecticut election candidates Connecticut Post05:06 22-Aug-26
COVID-19 activity rises nationwide, while Connecticut cases remain low Connecticut Post08:54 21-Aug-26
Should Yale pay more in taxes? Connecticut governor candidate thinks so Connecticut Post05:19 21-Aug-26
CT officials warn FEMA aid remains uncertain for Fourth of July storm damage Connecticut Post15:33 20-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:59 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)11:18 20-Aug-26
Connecticut is one of the least fun states in America, study says Connecticut Post10:04 20-Aug-26
CT near top on childhood vaccines as national rates drop. Search your school Connecticut Post05:20 20-Aug-26
How a scheme that led to at least 100 fraud marriages in Connecticut worked Connecticut Post19:43 19-Aug-26
How did your town do? A town-by-town look at Connecticut primary turnout Connecticut Post12:31 19-Aug-26
5 things Connecticut drivers should know about license plate cameras Connecticut Post05:14 19-Aug-26
Appeals Court Upholds Right To Film Police—but Grants Immunity to Cops Who Arrested a Connecticut Videographer Reason14:16 18-Aug-26
Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:45 18-Aug-26
Connecticut resident tax returns with $1 million-plus income jumped 17% Connecticut Post05:13 18-Aug-26
These are the 10 best high schools in CT, according to U.S. News Connecticut Post02:01 18-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces $10.6 Million in State Grants To Strengthen In-District Special Education Programs Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:04 17-Aug-26
Connecticut father charged in 1-year-old's possible hot car death, police say Connecticut Post09:10 17-Aug-26
CT universities face new Trump administration push to reshape higher education Connecticut Post05:14 17-Aug-26
CT warns water utilities after cyberattacks disrupt systems in other states Connecticut Post05:09 17-Aug-26
The key issues in Connecticut's 2026 race for governor Connecticut Post05:09 17-Aug-26
Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont wins primary; IG says CT DOC found negligent in monitoring inmate who died by suicide News 12 Connecticut16:09 15-Aug-26
CT state park to host free campout for Perseid meteor shower Connecticut Post06:25 15-Aug-26
LA Fitness reverses closing plan, stays open at mall in this CT city Connecticut Post11:45 14-Aug-26
Four charged with arranging at least 100 sham marriages in CT, documents say Connecticut Post07:59 14-Aug-26
How concerns over license plate cameras quickly swept across Connecticut towns Connecticut Post05:08 14-Aug-26
Immigrant kids were detained for months in CT, now Blumenthal demands answers Connecticut Post14:42 13-Aug-26
A longtime incumbent was just ousted in Connecticut over his age. Is Markey next? Boston Globe11:29 13-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces $20 Million Investment To Accelerate Hartford’s Downtown Innovation Cluster Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:07 13-Aug-26
Connecticut Court Rejects Requested $7.7M Civil Penalty for Florida Company's Marketing "Ghost Gun" Parts on Its Web… Reason09:33 13-Aug-26
What comes next for U.S. Rep. John Larson after loss to Luke Bronin? Connecticut Post05:32 13-Aug-26
CT cottage food license applications jump 191% as real estate applications fall Connecticut Post05:10 13-Aug-26
After winning primary, Connecticut governor not paying attention to GOP attack Connecticut Post17:29 12-Aug-26
Aipac-backed candidate John Larson defeated in Connecticut Democratic primary by Luke Bronin Jerusalem Post17:22 12-Aug-26
Who are Lindsay Clancy's parents? Connecticut couple stay out of spotlight Connecticut Post17:06 12-Aug-26
‘Low drama in high heels’: How CT remembers former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Connecticut Post15:36 12-Aug-26
A Democratic upset in Connecticut — but Israel was not a factor Jewish Telegraphic Agency14:39 12-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Announces Sales Taxes Eliminated on School Supplies, This Year’s Sales Tax-Free Week Is Expanding Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:10 12-Aug-26
DeLauro Statement on Passing of Nancy Wyman Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (Press Release)13:05 12-Aug-26
Longtime Connecticut Rep Larson loses reelection bid, becomes 7th House Dem ousted in 2026 primaries Just The News11:59 12-Aug-26
Bronin Ousts 14-Term Rep. Larson in Conn. Primary NewsMax11:52 12-Aug-26
Connecticut U.S. Candidate Luke Bronin Primary Night Victory Remarks C-Span (Video)11:51 12-Aug-26
Former lt. governor and 'advocate for all things Connecticut' Nancy Wyman dies Connecticut Post10:41 12-Aug-26
Former Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman passes away; flags ordered to half-staff statewide News 12 Connecticut10:02 12-Aug-26
Takeaways from the primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Connecticut The Washington Post09:50 12-Aug-26
Connecticut Gubernatorial Candidate Ned Lamont Primary Night Victory Remarks C-Span (Video)09:39 12-Aug-26
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Former Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman Connecticut Governor (Press Release)09:26 12-Aug-26
What last night’s primary results mean Punchbowl News09:16 12-Aug-26
Rep. John Larson loses to challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary after serving 14 terms Just The News08:36 12-Aug-26
Running Out of Nails to Bite NOTUS07:46 12-Aug-26
Democrat John Larson loses to younger primary challenger in Connecticut Roll Call06:26 12-Aug-26
Trump targets CT's tuition for undocumented students. How did other states fare? Connecticut Post05:16 12-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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