This week at the Capitol: March 10-14, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
Trump presses to build gas pipeline that could cut CT household energy bills by thousands of dollars
President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul had what was described as a productive discussion Friday on subjects that included a gas pipeline that could cut energy costs across New England ...
Waterbury man held captive in home for decades is 'shocking' and can't happen again, CT leaders say
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and other leaders are seeking answers after a Waterbury man was held captive in Blake Street home ...
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CT leaders urge Lamont to invest in education
More than 50 Connecticut cities and towns have called for Gov. Ned Lamont and the state General Assembly to increase ...
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Voting Begins For Connecticut's 'Pizza Capital Trail'
Connecticut has a huge decision to make: which restaurants deserve a slice of the state's new pizza trail.Voting officially ...
Committee OKs former lawmaker, UI exec to serve on PURA board
Arconti, a Democrat who represented Danbury and a former United Illuminating executive, has been an interim commissioner ...
Voting opens for “Pizza Capital Trail”
In February, Governor Ned Lamont declared New Haven the “Pizza Capital of America,” honoring the state’s rich pizza culture. The Connecticut Office of Tourism then invited pizza enthusiasts to help ...
Connecticut’s attorney general has filed 6 lawsuits, the latest on dismantling the US Department of Education
It’s getting hotter all the time.” That is what Connecticut’s attorney general is saying about massive federal cuts in staffing and programs.
Will federal budget cuts sink CT tax break for families?
Advocates say tax relief such as a child tax credit is needed now as support programs shrink, but federal cuts could ...
Lamont visits Wethersfield High School to discuss effectiveness of cell phone bans
In Gov. Ned Lamont’s last two State of the State addresses, one policy proposal garnered more bipartisan applause than just ...
CT legislative committee gives PURA nominee a favorable vote. He’s a familiar face in government.
David Arconti of Danbury, a former state representative and lobbyist for United Illuminating, won a favorable vote from the committee and his appointment, along with the reappointment of PURA Chairman ...