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CT AG joins suit against Trump in ‘birthright citizenship’ lawsuit. ‘There is no legitimate legal debate’
“This is a war on American families waged by a president with zero respect for our Constitution."

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A CT leader is bracing for Trump term to begin today. He is far from alone.
Will Trump attempt to mobilize the Connecticut National Guard for a promised roundup of immigrants who lack legal status? Will he issue orders conflicting with Connecticut laws on gay rights,...

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 the public benefit charge without explaining exactly how that could be done.

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Lamont assures business group that CT’s spending cap is ‘sacrosanct’
Gov. Ned Lamont told a business audience Wednesday that Connecticut’s spending cap is “sacrosanct.”

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 the relatively cheap natural gas to lower energy prices?

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CT’s Chris Dodd reflects on 50 years after medal from Biden
Dodd was 30 on Jan. 3, 1975, taking office as one of the “Watergate Babies.”

CT’s paid family and medical leave program has paid out nearly $1 billion. Here’s the full breakdown
Connecticut's paid family and medical leave program that has been used 190,000 times and paid out nearly $1 billion in benefits as it closes its third year of existence.

CT casts 7 electoral votes for Harris as Trump’s win is confirmed
Five men and two women casting seven votes for Harris and none for Trump on Dec. 17 in the Connecticut Senate.

Bucking anti-DEI trend, CT governor creates Office of Equity and Opportunity
Amazon, Walmart and other major corporations have made cuts in staffing focused on diversity, often after being targeted by conservative activists.

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Rep. Jeff Currey, who didn’t seek reelection, named top CT House aide
CT State Rep. Jeff Currey is finishing his fifth term representing the solidly Democratic 11th House District of East Hartford and Manchester. He was unopposed in 2022.