Capitol Watch

Trump’s inauguration: Who from CT is going and why. And who isn’t going.
Both Democrats and Republicans will be gathering Monday in Washington, D.C. for the every-four-years ritual...

Report: Free legal counsel saved thousands in CT from homelessness, saved the state $36M. Now it’s at risk of ending
A program that provides free legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction has saved Connecticut...

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$58.6M in funds from CT settlement to go to housing homeless with opioid use disorder. Here’s how it will work
Connecticut's OSAC’s largest approval to date, $58.6 million, will support people with opioid use disorder...

To solve CT’s high electricity problem, Democratic leaders are taking suggestions
Some of the bills filed in the last week, including several by Republicans, would eliminate...

Natural gas? Nuclear energy? CT Gov. Lamont preserves options on controlling electricity costs
Is Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont about to press for an expansion of pipeline capacity to...

CT budget expected to hit $27B. What lawmakers say as we face among highest cost of living in nation
Veteran lawmakers realize the difficulty of untangling a sticky wicket of competing agendas as scores...

Optimism reigns on opening day at CT Capitol; Lamont focuses on electricity, education, childcare
As the legislature opened its 2025 session on a day of optimism, Gov. Ned Lamont...

Dozens of bills proposed on opening day of CT legislative session. Here’s a look
On the first day of Connecticut's legislative session, dozens of bills were proposed by individual...

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CT legislative session opens Wednesday, tackling everything from budget to scholarships to child care
The 2025 legislative session opens Wednesday at the state Capitol with a spirit of optimism...

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CT Deputy House speaker to run for mayor as Erin Stewart steps aside
With political powerhouse Erin Stewart stepping down in November, the race for mayor in New...