Politics

Connecticut Republicans Propose Exempting Tips and Overtime from State Income Tax

The proposal aims to ease affordability pressures for service industry workers in the state.

Connecticut Passes Sweeping 'Emergency' Bill with Wide-Ranging Provisions

The 98-section bill revives significant House bills that died last year without Senate votes.

Connecticut Lawmakers Aim to Curb Out-of-State Bottle Deposit Fraud

Proposed legislation would raise fines on non-residents redeeming bottles and cans across state lines.

Connecticut Lawmakers Question DCF Nominee on Child Welfare Concerns

Interim Commissioner Susan Hamilton faces criticism over issues like caseworker turnover and high-profile abuse cases.

Lamont Nominates 14 to Connecticut Superior Court

Diverse group of lawyers, including former state officials, nominated for judicial posts

3 West Hartford Attorneys Nominated For CT Judge Posts

Gov. Ned Lamont nominated the trio among 14 candidates for Connecticut Superior Court seats.

West Hartford/East Hartford Panel To Address Immigration Rights At Forum

Legal experts and police leaders will discuss immigration rights and community trust at UConn Law in Hartford this week.

Connecticut AG Seeks to Separate Undocumented Mother from Child

Case raises questions about William Tong's approach to immigration and family separation issues

Democrats Call for Removing Citizenship Question from 2026 Census Test

Proposed question could impact participation and accuracy of 2030 national census

New Britain Council Considers Municipal ID Card Proposal

City explores feasibility of program to improve access to services and strengthen community participation.

State Rep. Lemar Shifts Support to Free Buses in New Haven

Lemar now backs eliminating bus fares after previously opposing the idea, citing lack of improvements to bus system quality.

New Canaan Board Of Selectmen To Review Purchase Orders, New Promotions

The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on Feb. 25, 2026 to consider various agenda items.

Dunblane Massacre: 30 Years Later, Remembering the Tragedy and the Fight for Gun Control

The 1996 shooting at Dunblane Primary School in Scotland sparked a national outcry and led to a successful campaign to ban handguns in the UK.

Connecticut State Police Reach Settlement with ACLU on Overpass Protests

The agreement allows protesters to demonstrate on highway overpasses in the state.

Kansas to Invalidate Transgender Licenses and Birth Certificates

State plans to revoke over 1,700 driver's licenses and birth certificates of transgender individuals