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Law firm to lead inquiry into CT vehicle misuse by Lamont’s staff
A Hartford law firm will lead an investigation of the misuse of two state cars by the staff of Gov. Ned Lamont

People, personalities and priorities: CT’s House leader likens job to coaching a basketball team
For the first time in decades, a Connecticut House speaker will get a third term. And a fourth term is not off the table.

CT legislators get 4.5% raise in each of next two years. Here’s how much they make.
Pay for state lawmakers in Connecticut will increase by 4.5% in each year of the two-year term.

8 CT General Assembly committees are getting new House Democratic leaders. Here’s the full breakdown
House Democratic leaders finalized their leadership choices for Connecticut's upcoming legislative session Thursday.

Lamont considering outside investigation of staff misuse of state cars
Using state property for personal purposes can constitute a violation of the state ethics code if the value to the employee exceeds $100.

Lamont taps new state Democratic chair. He’s the mayor of a diverse CT city.
The choice of state chair is technically up to a vote of the Democratic State Central Committee, but the committee typically defers to the choice of a governor when Democrats...

Lamont promises ‘amends’ for aide’s personal use of state car
Gov. Ned Lamont said misuse of the state car pool by a senior aide was under review and most likely would result in reimbursement to the state.

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Recount: Democrat unseats Republican in CT’s 8th Senate District
Lisa Seminara’s loss will increase the Senate Democratic majority to 25-11 when the new terms and 2025 legislative session begin on Jan. 8.

New life promised for old CT coal-fired plant
For one dollar, a development group with a brownfields specialty has purchased the ultimate fixer-upper.

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Where was city turnout in the 2024 election? CT Democrats looking for answers.
Kamala Harris’ shrinking margins in Connecticut cities are similar to a drop in the urban vote for Gov. Ned Lamont. Democrats are looking for answers.