Politics

Gov. Ned Lamont kicked off the legislative session Wednesday by presenting his priorities to lawmakers, including $89 million in budget changes. The state is still in the first year of a two-year, $51-billion budget, but Lamont’s budget office said $89 million in additional funding is needed to address deficits in the second year. Those include lar...

Lawmakers return to the Capitol Wednesday and a potential fight over the budget is already starting to form. Democrats and Republicans overwhelmingly agreed on a two-year, $51 billion budget in June. The two sides seem far apart on the need for possible big changes, though. “I would say this probably the most active second year of a biennium that I...

Democrats on the legislature’s Labor Committee want to expand the state’s paid sick leave law to apply to all workers. It approved, anyone can earn up to 40 hours of paid sick time regardless of the size of the company they work for. “Connecticut likes to lead and unfortunately this is an area where we were leaders in 2011, but…

A new report cleared 74 state troopers and constables Thursday, concluding an investigation into whether they intentionally falsified traffic tickets. The report did refer six troopers and one constable for internal affairs investigations, though, after investigators could not determine whether they did so intentionally. Gov. Ned Lamont asked the S...

Artificial intelligence continues to showcase its abilities. AI software can create music and even find tumors, but people are also using it for harm. Experts estimate 98% of so-called deep fakes, for example, are pornography. The victims are almost entirely women, and many are minors. Last year, 13 deep fake victims died by suicide. “If you’re a 1...

Senate Republicans unveiled their own environmental plan Monday, opting for incentives over a mandate to get motorists to buy electric and hybrid vehicles. The plan is a response to a proposal mandate that all vehicles sold in Connecticut be electric or hybrid starting in 2035. Gov. Ned Lamont put that proposed mandate on hold back in November. “Th...

The votes in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary are in, but the process isn’t over yet. A group of city workers spent all day copying envelops from absentee ballots in case John Gomes wants to challenge another victory for Joe Ganim. The employees did not have to recount any absentee ballots, so nothing about Monday’s process will change the outcome o...

Incumbent Joe Ganim has won Bridgeport’s mayoral primary do-over, according to data from the Secretary of the State. In a speech after polls closed, Ganim said about 1,000 more voters came out and cast their ballots. “Our residents came out again and again and again, and what did they say? Joe Ganim!” Communications Director Rowen...

Incumbent Joe Ganim has declared victory in Bridgeport’s mayoral primary do-over, but challenger John Gomes said he will not concede until all of the ballots are counted. In a speech about an hour after polls closed, Ganim said about 1,000 more voters came out and cast their ballots. “Our residents came out again and again and again, an...

All eyes are on Bridgeport on Tuesday as incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes compete once again for the public’s votes. A special primary for mayor is underway on Tuesday after a judge ordered it because of misconduct involving absentee ballots. Ganim’s camp encourages voters to continue with the city’s momentum, as Gomes’ tea...

Voters in Bridgeport will once again cast their ballots for incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim or challenger John Gomes. A judge ordered this special primary election after allegations of misconduct for absentee ballot mishandling. Ganim’s camp encourages voters to continue with the city’s momentum, as Gomes’ team said no more second chances. Some voters ar...

The Secretary of the State’s Office has filed a complaint to state election officials over allegations that absentee ballots applications were illegally circulated prior to the Jan. 23 special election. In a statement released Friday, Secretary Stephanie Thomas said her office has filed a formal complaint to the State Elections Enforcement Co...

As fireworks filled the sky over Bushnell Park, marking a new year, the Capital City welcomed its new leader. Arunan Arulampalam was sworn in at midnight as Hartford’s 68th mayor during the First Night celebrations.   Arulampalam will spring into work at City Hall on Tuesday. On Monday, his first day as mayor of Hartford, Arulampalam spoke to ...

History is in the making in Cromwell this week. Voters chose a new mayor who will mean some firsts for the town, including being the youngest person to serve in the job. “I’m feeling on cloud nine. I’m really ecstatic about what we’re going to be doing over the next four years,” mayor-elect James Demetriades, D – Cromwell, said......

The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner early Wednesday of a disputed election thrown into uncertainty by allegations of voting irregularities in a now-voided primary. Speaking to supporters shortly after midnight, with the city’s vote tally showing him with a 175-vote lead, Mayor Joe Ganim called on his strongest ch...

Voters in Bridgeport cast their ballots for mayor on Tuesday, knowing there’s a chance the results wouldn’t actually settle an election thrown into uncertainty by allegations of voting irregularities. Last week, a judge tossed out the results of the Democratic mayoral primary and ordered a new one, citing “mishandled” absentee ballots that le...