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Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:07 21-Apr-25
Governor Lamont, CTDOT Urge Drivers to Prioritize Safety During Work Zone Awareness Week Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:26 21-Apr-25
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Woman born in Pa. gets immigration email telling her to leave the U.S. PennLive.com, Pennsylvania12:04 18-Apr-25
'Good for society.' New bill aims to expand autism awareness training for law enforcement News 12 Connecticut21:41 17-Apr-25
UConn students and faculty protest Trump cutting research grants, revoking visas NBC Connecticut18:14 17-Apr-25
Stressed and fearful.’ CT college students protest Trump policies at ‘Hands Off’ rallies News 12 Connecticut17:22 17-Apr-25
Report: State launched investigation into online data as result of Connecticut Data Privacy Act News 12 Connecticut16:55 17-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Announces Start of Bridge Replacement and Traffic Flow Improvement Project on I-95 in West Haven Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:47 17-Apr-25
State lawmakers discuss future of Medicaid in Connecticut News 12 Connecticut16:58 16-Apr-25
CT lawmakers claim they can cut your power bill by 40%. Will it work? News 12 Connecticut16:48 16-Apr-25
Connecticut Department of Education refuses to sign Trump administration’s DEI order News 12 Connecticut13:43 16-Apr-25
Connecticut’s education department defies Trump Administration’s Dei orders WFSB.com, Connecticut13:01 16-Apr-25
Connecticut Reaffirms Commitment To Creating Education Opportunities for All Children Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:11 16-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Launches Reporting Tool for Entities in Connecticut Impacted by Recent Federal Actions Connecticut Governor (Press Release)09:58 16-Apr-25
State lawmakers to discuss future of Medicaid in Connecticut News 12 Connecticut06:48 16-Apr-25
CT lawmakers push to restore ‘Made in USA’ funding cut by Trump administration WSHU Public Radio16:57 15-Apr-25
Read first statement of Conn. man allegedly held captive for 20 years CBS News16:10 15-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Statement on Senate Votes Approving the Nominations of David Arconti and Marissa Gillett as PURA… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:24 15-Apr-25
In the last month
Governor Lamont, Comptroller Scanlon Announce Enhanced Cancer Screenings for Firefighters Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:55 14-Apr-25
Sen. Blumenthal: Some GOP senators oppose Medicaid cuts that could impact 94,000 in CT News 12 Connecticut06:58 14-Apr-25
Larson, Ways and Means Democrats Press Secretary Kennedy on Health and Human Services Cuts and Office Closures Congressman John Larson (Press Release)23:36 11-Apr-25
Several projects across Connecticut approved for funding by State Bond Commission News 12 Connecticut17:14 11-Apr-25
Dem Rep Who Claims To Want Border Security Regrets Voting For Bill To Detain Illegal Migrants The Daily Caller15:29 11-Apr-25
The Northeast bet big on offshore wind. Trump wants to halt the industry entirely NPR15:17 10-Apr-25
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Most Tariffs: CT Leaders React Patch23:22 9-Apr-25
Connecticut House votes to re-appoint controversial utility regulator during PURA confirmation hearing News 12 Connecticut17:44 9-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Announces Victory Parade and Rally Honoring UConn Women’s Basketball Scheduled for This Saturday in… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)09:22 8-Apr-25
‘Public enemy number one’ stepmom fires back at child abuse accusations, attorney says Fox News08:00 8-Apr-25
A word to the anti-Trump protesters and their media enablers Catholic World News14:53 7-Apr-25
CT Democrats seek public support to stop GOP Medicaid cuts WSHU Public Radio08:38 7-Apr-25
Thousands protest against Trump Administration, Musk in Connecticut NBC Connecticut09:07 6-Apr-25
Face the Facts: Republican lawmakers say lowering cost of living is a priority NBC Connecticut09:07 6-Apr-25
Federal grant awarded to the Connecticut State Library terminated News 12 Connecticut07:38 6-Apr-25
Across Connecticut, demonstrations rail at Trump policies The CT Mirror17:06 5-Apr-25
Connecticut protesters join nationwide rally against Trump NBC Connecticut12:37 5-Apr-25
Trump cuts federal funding for CT arts and cultural institutions WSHU Public Radio17:01 4-Apr-25
CT Republican lawmakers launch statewide tour to talk energy prices, taxes WSHU Public Radio14:49 4-Apr-25
Anthony R. Dolan, 1948-2025 Washington Examiner14:31 4-Apr-25
Trump administration cuts CT library funding WSHU Public Radio13:08 4-Apr-25
Connecticut’s attorney general joins suit filed against Trump’s voting restrictions WFSB.com, Connecticut10:09 4-Apr-25
New Trump Tariffs: What CT Residents Need To Know Patch23:08 3-Apr-25
‘Probable cause’ found in ethics complaint to yank Hunter Biden’s law license in Connecticut The Washington Times18:24 3-Apr-25
Democratic state treasurers condemn Trump’s tariffs WSHU Public Radio16:48 3-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Proclaims ‘Huskies Weekend’ in Connecticut to Honor the UConn Women’s Basketball Team Connecticut Governor (Press Release)14:35 3-Apr-25
Hunter Biden’s Connecticut law license in the spotlight after giving up D.C. license The Washington Times14:03 3-Apr-25
Connecticut Ballot Access Bill Advances Ballot Access News (Weblog)12:48 3-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Announces State Grants to Municipalities for Maintenance of Neglected Cemeteries Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:02 3-Apr-25
Connecticut weighs impact of President Trump's latest round of tariffs News 12 Connecticut17:27 2-Apr-25
Synchrony Announces More Than $1.5 Million in Grants to Stamford Nonprofits, Joins Mayor… PR Newswire (Press Release)12:28 2-Apr-25
State Republican Party Holds Cost-Of-Living Press Conference In Ansonia Valley Independent Sentinel20:56 1-Apr-25
FEMA funding for ‘sanctuary’ areas under review, CT officials warn The CT Mirror17:11 1-Apr-25
Governor Lamont Announces CT Home Funds: A $30 Million Investment to Incentivize and Increase Homeownership… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:07 1-Apr-25
No Pseudonymity for Yale MBA Student Suing Over Discipline for Alleged Use of AI on Exam Reason15:05 31-Mar-25
Democratic state legislatures have started to take on Trump. What about Massachusetts? Boston Globe09:19 30-Mar-25
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Safety Net for Small Farmers Congressman John Larson (Press Release)13:20 28-Mar-25
Rep. Courtney, Connecticut Delegation Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Safety Net for Small Farmers Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)12:02 28-Mar-25
Hayes, Connecticut Delegation Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Safety Net for Small Farmers Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (Press Release)11:42 28-Mar-25
Governor Lamont and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commemorate 10th Anniversary of CTfastrak Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:18 28-Mar-25
CT Republicans call for an inspector general to investigate state corruption WSHU Public Radio08:48 28-Mar-25
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Statement on Trump Administration's Cuts to Public Health Services in Connecticut Congressman John Larson (Press Release)17:49 27-Mar-25
Connecticut car dealers consider car tariff impacts announced by the White House NBC Connecticut16:55 27-Mar-25
Governor Lamont and Serve Connecticut Announce Grants To Support Youth-Led Service Projects Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:43 27-Mar-25
Governor Lamont: Trump Administration Cuts Will Have Sweeping Impact on Public Health, Mental Health, and Addiction… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:53 27-Mar-25
CT officials oppose Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote WSHU Public Radio08:32 27-Mar-25
Officials and advocates blast Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to vote NBC Connecticut18:52 26-Mar-25
CT’s secretary of the state to weigh in on Trump’s elections executive order WFSB.com, Connecticut09:24 26-Mar-25
CT ballot fraud saga leads GOP to alert Bondi after 150 charges lodged, Dem reforms ‘miss the… Fox News11:49 25-Mar-25
Musk Backlash Sours Democrats on Tesla’s Bid for Direct Sales Bloomberg Law05:06 25-Mar-25
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts Military Times12:34 24-Mar-25
A Connecticut Student’s Research Project Became a Casualty of Trump’s DEI Purge The 74 Million10:36 24-Mar-25
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025 CBS News12:05 23-Mar-25
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school CBS News10:54 23-Mar-25
Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont on Dept. of Education executive order; 1:1 with Sen. Chris Murphy News 12 Connecticut21:25 22-Mar-25

      
            
      
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