Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ...
Inside and outside the Senate, Democrats begin to lose faith in Schumer
Democrats have long found the flip phone Chuck Schumer still insists on using as an endearing quirk that illustrates how ...
Kevin Rennie: The tangled web Connecticut weaves when it comes to money. Or lack of it.
It is not asking much of agency heads to put more thought into how they can run their departments without adding to state ...
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.
Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second ...
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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 ...
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate ...
Why Connecticut's senators are voting against Republican spending bill, despite Schumer's support
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he understands Schumer's support for the bill but said it would result in "immediate, cruel ...
Senate passes GOP funding bill to avert a government shutdown
The Senate passed a six-month funding bill Friday to avert a government shutdown hours ahead of the midnight deadline, ...
Trump administration cuts nearly $10 million in funding for CT schools, food pantries
Nearly $10 million in cuts to federal funds to Connecticut schools and pantries to buy fresh produce for school lunches and ...
Connecticut’s senators explain why they’re voting ‘no’ on the Republican spending measure
Connecticut’s two senators, both Democrats, said they planned to vote “no” on a Republican House spending bill.
Fresh off sparring with CT legislators, Lamont under attack from town leaders
Fresh off sparring with the General Assembly, Gov. Ned Lamont now finds himself in a conflict with cities and towns. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities recently launched a campaign ...