The Senate Dems’ “CT option” builds on Gov. Ned Lamont's actions and own proposal to create a state health care option, but goes further.

State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff shares thoughts on President Trump's administration, Connecticut's priorities, speed ...

On the question of his ability to continue delivering earmarks and other state grants, long an important element of Sen. Doug McCrory’s representation of a struggling urban constituency, it was a ...

In addition to their salaries, lawmakers receive at least $4,500 per year for expenses and reimbursement on a per-mile basis ...

Maher, 72, was elected in 2022, succeeding Will Haskell of Westport, who left the seat after two terms for law school and marriage. Haskell had been elected at age 22, flipping a Republican seat in ...

Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) is reacting to News 8 Chief Political Anchor Dennis House's interview with State Sen. Douglas McCrory (D-Hartford), saying it was "eye-opening ...

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Credit: J.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Education Association, addresses members of the Bethel Education Association teachers ...

The Department of Homeland Security is headed for a shutdown. U.S. senators from Connecticut and New York voted against funding for the department on Thursday afternoon. The shutdown deadline was ...

Connecticut’s U.S. senators were split on a vote Friday night on a government funding deal that avoids a prolonged partial shutdown and gives Congress more time to negotiate reforms to U.S.