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Pope Leo XIV, Trump clash over Middle East war as Connecticut Catholics react WFSB.com, Connecticut18:00Connecticut Catholicism World Conflicts

Congressman pushing Trump ouster by 25th Amendment in Connecticut to endorse Larson Miami Herald19:11Connecticut Catholicism World Conflicts

DOJ files suit against Connecticut over sanctuary policies NewsMax18:39Connecticut DOJ Immigration

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies News 12 Connecticut16:53Connecticut DOJ Immigration

Trump administration sues Connecticut over ‘sanctuary’ rules Bloomberg Law19:56Donald Trump Connecticut World Migration

From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont The CT Mirror05:13Ned Lamont Connecticut

Dentists could inject Botox and other fillers under bill approved by Connecticut House of Representatives News 12 Connecticut16:12Connecticut Cosmetic Surgery US House of Representatives

CT Democrats push a budget plan that spends more than Lamont requested WSHU Public Radio07:49

CT lawmakers want to spend more – but also cut taxes. Can they do both? News 12 Connecticut17:50

Connecticut Sun relocation draws scrutiny after claims league blocked other offers. News 12 Connecticut06:17Connecticut

Sen. Blumenthal calls for DOJ investigation into CT Sun sale The CT Mirror16:59Connecticut

Biden’s education secretary to lead Conn. Workforce panel Inside Higher Ed05:48Connecticut Connecticut Schools Joe Biden

Himes fact-checked on ‘Misleading’ claims about warrantless spying The American Prospect12:36Connecticut Military Intelligence Politics

Privacy advocates ambush himes over clean FISA push The American Prospect05:10Connecticut Military Intelligence Politics

Connecticut Senate Democrats pass tighter restrictions on ICE agents, right to sue agents Miami Herald22:49Connecticut Senate Connecticut ICE

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop' News 12 Connecticut18:21Connecticut Senate Connecticut ICE

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In the last 8 hours

Governor Lamont Establishes Commission To Reevaluate Connecticut’s Education Funding Systems, Improve Student Outcomes Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:43

USDA Secretary Rollins to DeLauro on Farm Recovery Support Block Grant: We are at the finish line for Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (Press Release)11:57

Yesterday

DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration’s Politically Motivated Lawsuit Against New Haven, Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (Press Release)10:22 15-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

Connecticut Senate Democrats pass tighter restrictions on ICE agents, right to sue agents Miami Herald22:49 14-Apr-26

Larson Blasts Baseless Trump Administration Lawsuit Attacking Connecticut Congressman John Larson (Press Release)20:03 14-Apr-26

DOJ Files Suit Against Connecticut Over Sanctuary Policies NewsMax18:39 14-Apr-26

CT lawmakers move to limit ICE 'vigilantes.' Republicans call the bill 'anti-cop' News 12 Connecticut18:21 14-Apr-26

Department of Justice suing Connecticut and New Haven over its sanctuary policies News 12 Connecticut16:53 14-Apr-26

Gas prices will “continue to be volatile” as Connecticut drivers pay more at the pump News 12 Connecticut06:25 14-Apr-26

Trump Administration Sues Connecticut Over ‘Sanctuary’ Rules Bloomberg Law19:56 13-Apr-26

Congressman pushing Trump ouster by 25th Amendment in Connecticut to endorse Larson Miami Herald19:11 13-Apr-26

Pope Leo XIV, Trump clash over Middle East war as Connecticut Catholics react WFSB.com, Connecticut18:00 13-Apr-26

Gov. Lamont is 4th speaker in 'Your State, Your Business' speaker series in Westport News 12 Connecticut16:44 13-Apr-26

Governor Lamont Submits SEBAC Agreement to the General Assembly Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:03 13-Apr-26

From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont The CT Mirror05:13 12-Apr-26

State lawmakers move to tighten oversight of state budget allocations amid McCrory investigation News 12 Connecticut11:56 10-Apr-26

Did Connecticut congressman file articles of impeachment against Trump? Snopes.com04:03 10-Apr-26

Cheshire Academy alumnus Clay Fuller elected to U.S. House of Representatives WFSB.com, Connecticut20:45 9-Apr-26

Dentists could inject Botox and other fillers under bill approved by Connecticut House of Representatives News 12 Connecticut16:12 9-Apr-26

Governor Lamont Announces $1.55 Million in State Grants for 12 Entities To Increase Access to Locally Grown, Healthy… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:07 9-Apr-26

In the last month

Child sexual abuse survivors push Connecticut for more time to sue abusers News 12 Connecticut18:00 7-Apr-26

Walden village manager placed on paid administrative leave following federal indictment News 12 Westchester15:08 7-Apr-26

Connecticut Sun relocation draws scrutiny after claims league blocked other offers. News 12 Connecticut06:17 7-Apr-26

Sen. Blumenthal calls for DOJ investigation into CT Sun sale The CT Mirror16:59 6-Apr-26

Himes Fact-Checked on ‘Misleading’ Claims About Warrantless Spying The American Prospect12:36 6-Apr-26

Biden’s Education Secretary to Lead Conn. Workforce Panel Inside Higher Ed05:48 6-Apr-26

Connecticut adding additional rental vouchers to Head Start on Housing Program News 12 Connecticut17:52 2-Apr-26

Local leaders urge residents to file for their earned income tax credits News 12 Connecticut17:11 2-Apr-26

Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Establishing the Connecticut Career Pathways Commission Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:44 2-Apr-26

Privacy Advocates Ambush Himes Over Clean FISA Push The American Prospect05:10 2-Apr-26

CT Democrats push a budget plan that spends more than Lamont requested WSHU Public Radio07:49 1-Apr-26

CT lawmakers want to spend more – but also cut taxes. Can they do both? News 12 Connecticut17:50 31-Mar-26

Governor Lamont Announces Start of Project Renovating and Expanding the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:10 31-Mar-26

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., discusses the White House's messaging on the war in Iran WUWM04:44 31-Mar-26

Property taxes are soaring in CT. Can state lawmakers help? News 12 Connecticut16:52 30-Mar-26

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026 CBS News12:09 29-Mar-26

CT leaders warn of chaos at the polls under Trump’s SAVE America Act News 12 Connecticut16:19 26-Mar-26

Concerns over Connecticut’s economic future take center stage at Yankee Institute forum News 12 Connecticut11:54 26-Mar-26

CT House Democrats reject Lamont’s gas tax holiday proposal WSHU Public Radio08:01 26-Mar-26

Speed camera program for Connecticut highways gets first green light News 12 Connecticut18:19 23-Mar-26

CT lawmakers advance limits on ICE as agents move into tri-state airports News 12 Connecticut17:28 23-Mar-26

Trump Moves to Leverage ICE Deployment at Airports Amid DHS Funding Dispute L.A. Taco18:09 21-Mar-26

Blumenthal says SAVE Act is a Republican attempt to suppress the vote WSHU Public Radio12:33 20-Mar-26

Governor Lamont Announces Office of Workforce Strategy To Lead Connecticut’s Workforce Pell Implementation Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:06 19-Mar-26

Conversation Connecticut: Craig Springer, CPA and Consultant with Maillie LLP News 12 Connecticut06:41 18-Mar-26

Governor Lamont Applauds Committee Approval of Earmark Reform Bill Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:50 17-Mar-26

Governor Lamont Applauds Committee Approval of Police and Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Bill Connecticut Governor (Press Release)15:30 17-Mar-26

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Latest politics news in Connecticut including updates on local, state and federal legislature, taxes, economic policy, and more.

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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