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More than 400,000 in CT can't afford energy bills, as heating assistance drops News 12 Connecticut17:36 7-Dec-23
Sens. Blumenthal, Murphy, and Others Hold News Conference on Sandy Hook Anniversary C-Span (Video)12:07 7-Dec-23
Bridgeport mayor says supporters broke law by mishandling ballots NBC Connecticut15:25 6-Dec-23
Under fire Connecticut mayor admits his campaign in Democratic mayoral primary race engaged in… Mail Online14:58 6-Dec-23
CT nonprofit providers accept Lamont’s thanks. They’d prefer money. The CT Mirror14:58 6-Dec-23
Governor Lamont and President Maric Announce Partnership To Develop a Strategic Vision for the Future of UConn Health Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:46 6-Dec-23
State officials proposing ‘one fair wage’ bill for all Connecticut employees News 12 Connecticut22:13 5-Dec-23
Bridgeport mayor says supporters broke law by mishandling ballots but he had nothing to do with … Mail Online17:18 5-Dec-23
CT lawmakers propose nixing tipped minimum wage — again The CT Mirror15:53 5-Dec-23
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes Tahu the otter as its new mayor News 12 Connecticut12:43 5-Dec-23
Connecticut state officials announce new child care apprenticeship program News 12 Connecticut20:21 4-Dec-23
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut's First Registered Apprenticeship Program To Train Workers for High-Demand,… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)13:17 4-Dec-23
Deadline likely missed on CT homegrown cannabis sale proposals Connecticut Post05:00 4-Dec-23
Hydropower advocates warn Connecticut risks further dam closures Connecticut Post05:00 4-Dec-23
CT coalition seeks to simplify teacher certification process Connecticut Post05:00 4-Dec-23
Progressives heap pressure on Democrats as border talks screech to halt The Fresno Bee17:20 3-Dec-23
A bus driver ate gummies containing THC, then passed out on the highway. He's now on probation. Boston.com09:11 3-Dec-23
Amtrak's slow, winding route through eastern CT to undergo review Connecticut Post05:00 3-Dec-23
In the last month
Impact of climate change is 'here and now,' CT health leader says Connecticut Post05:00 2-Dec-23
Connecticut Gov. Lamont walks back plans to ban gas vehicles by 2035 Just The News23:10 30-Nov-23
CT traffic stops still down dramatically, despite end of COVID pandemic News 12 Connecticut18:27 30-Nov-23
Henry Kissinger: A Life in Pictures Fox News11:35 30-Nov-23
Ex-US sec. of state Henry Kissinger dead at 100 Hong Kong Free Press21:17 29-Nov-23
Rite Aid to close 31 more stores: Here’s where The Kansas City Star17:40 29-Nov-23
Release of American with Eastern Connecticut Ties Held Hostage by Hamas Brings Relief Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)17:39 29-Nov-23
‘Connecticut Modern: Art, Design, and the Avant-Garde, 1930-1960’ Review: A Creative Corridor The Wall Street Journal17:01 29-Nov-23
Governor and Mrs. Lamont Invite Public to Tour the Governor's Residence for the Annual Holiday Open House Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:50 29-Nov-23
Gov. Lamont vows to press ahead with electric vehicle mandate – with changes News 12 Connecticut18:18 28-Nov-23
Dem governor withdraws electric vehicle mandate in stunning blow to environmentalists Fox News14:53 28-Nov-23
Connecticut woman helped decorate the White House for the holidays NBC New York14:10 28-Nov-23
Democrat senators accuse PE-backed US Anesthesia Partners of anticompetitive business practices Healthcare Dive11:18 28-Nov-23
Vietnamese in Connecticut state look towards homeland Vietnam Plus03:55 28-Nov-23
Connecticut looks to Norwalk to solve housing crisis News 12 Connecticut19:02 27-Nov-23
Travis Parman Joins Philip Morris International as Vice President, Chief Communications… Business Wire (Press Release)09:07 27-Nov-23
Report: CT is turning around its under-funded pension problem Connecticut Post05:00 25-Nov-23
After 15 years, Deutsche Bank still pursuing Greenwich man Connecticut Post05:00 23-Nov-23
Electric vehicle sales mandate faces critical vote next week News 12 Connecticut15:06 22-Nov-23
Lamont open to 3rd term as CT governor, but others are lining up The CT Mirror14:34 22-Nov-23
Almost 9,000 more people receiving SNAP benefits. Why CT leaders say that’s a good thing News 12 Connecticut17:27 21-Nov-23
Governor Lamont: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff in Honor of Rosalynn Carter Connecticut Governor (Press Release)16:17 21-Nov-23
Millions of 'nips' sold in CT this year. Where are the most sold? Connecticut Post14:59 21-Nov-23
Rep. Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan in tight race for Connecticut House seat: Poll Washington Examiner10:41 21-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Announces New Eligibility Levels Allowed Nearly 10,000 Additional People To Receive SNAP Benefits This… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:12 21-Nov-23
Judge sets new primary date for Bridgeport mayor's race tainted by alleged ballot box stuffing NBC Connecticut17:41 18-Nov-23
CT judge sets new primary date after mayor's race results tossed out ABC7 NY/ WABC-TV14:04 18-Nov-23
Connecticut will receive federal funding to improve Metro-North and Amtrak lines News 12 Connecticut12:44 18-Nov-23
Connecticut judge sets new primary date for mayor’s race tainted by alleged ballot box stuffing Associated Press12:34 18-Nov-23
Winter electric rates going up, but not nearly as much as last year News 12 Connecticut18:34 17-Nov-23
Connecticut Republicans Push Back on Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban Government Technology17:28 16-Nov-23
New power plant promises affordable electricity – without the pollution News 12 Connecticut17:18 16-Nov-23
Lamont and CT Republicans at odds over electrifying state vehicle sales WSHU Public Radio16:09 16-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Urges Connecticut's Semiconductor Industry To Take Advantage of Chips Manufacturing Incentive Funding… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:48 16-Nov-23
How could CT troopers fake so many tickets? Past cases give clues Connecticut Post05:00 16-Nov-23
From a Connecticut mansion to a mispronounced beer, Democrats question David McCormick’s Pennsylvania ties in Senate… The Tribune, California04:10 16-Nov-23
Rep. Courtney Marks Two Year Anniversary of Federal Infrastructure Law Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)17:09 15-Nov-23
Connecticut students have choice of Satan or Bible club. Why it’s not really good against evil. Media News Group13:56 15-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Businesses Will Receive a 10% Decrease in Workers' Compensation Rates in 2024 Connecticut Governor (Press Release)10:50 15-Nov-23
There are new drugs for weight loss: Side effects may include a broken budget Politico05:05 15-Nov-23
Lamont announces nomination for a new state economic and community development commissioner News 12 Connecticut18:26 14-Nov-23
Extreme GOP Spending Cuts Would Kick 1,900 Connecticut Teachers Out of Classroom Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)14:36 14-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Announces Plans To Nominate Daniel O'Keefe as Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:15 14-Nov-23
Agreement That Children "Shall Be Raised in the Orthodox Jewish Tradition" Is Unenforceable Reason08:10 14-Nov-23
Eliminating car tax could mean higher sales and hotel taxes, task force hears News 12 Connecticut17:18 13-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Microtransit Pilot Program Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:01 13-Nov-23
Sen. Murphy says Johnson’s ‘laddered’ stopgap funding plan ‘looks gimmicky’ The Hill12:01 12-Nov-23
CT election 2023: What towns had the best and worst voter turnout Connecticut Post05:00 12-Nov-23
What could one bridge cost? In Connecticut it's over $1 billion. Connecticut Post05:00 12-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Announces Q Bridge Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue in Honor of Veterans Day Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:06 10-Nov-23
Connecticut Zoo Names River Otter as Menagerie’s Mayor The Messenger14:38 9-Nov-23
How a nullified election in Connecticut became a rallying cry for Trump supporters CNN14:28 9-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Debuts 'Maker's Manifesto: Did You Know Edition' Connecticut Governor (Press Release)12:23 9-Nov-23
Governor Lamont Announces $11.7 Million in State Grants To Improve Transportation Safety and Accessibility in 17 Towns… Connecticut Governor (Press Release)11:52 9-Nov-23

      
            
      
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Connecticut is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Connecticut is represented by two U.S. Senators and five U.S. Representatives. Both Senators, Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy, are Democrats along with all five Representatives. Connecticut also has a Democrat governor, Ned Lamont, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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