Connecticut lawmakers

Police and some lawmakers don’t see eye to eye about the state’s policy of releasing juvenile car theft suspects quickly.

A domestic violence bill coined “Jennifer’s Law” in honor of missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Dulos has passed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 134 to 8.

The state of Connecticut will soon be giving what amounts to nearly $11,000 to each child born in poverty. The goal of this “baby bond” program is to invest in kids who, through no fault of their own, are forced to play catch-up from day one of life. Connecticut has the highest per capita income, but also one of the…

A new program will give each child born into poverty in Connecticut a bond that will amount to $11,000 by their 18th birthday.

The legislature adjourned without approving the Transportation Climate Initiative, but a special legislative session is giving proponents like Gov. Ned Lamont a second chance.  “Maybe it’s an opportunity to take a second look at some bills that didn’t get the attention that they deserved during the regular session. I’d put TCI right on that list,” Lamont says.  Lamont says...

The 2021 legislative session featured many wins and losses for Connecticut residents. It’s also one that’s headed into extra innings. “Preventing any type of tax from being imposed on the state of Connecticut – the residents,” said House Leader Vincent Candelora. He believes that was the biggest win for his caucus this year. Lawmakers had billions of dollars in a…

A domestic violence bill coined “Jennifer’s Law” in honor of missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Dulos has passed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 134 to 8.

Legislative leaders warned lawmakers not to engage in excessive drinking during the hours the legislature is in session.

Jennifer Dulos remains missing two years after her disappearance.

The House took the first steps towards expanding gambling in Connecticut. The bill, which passed 122-21, formalizes the agreement announcement in March between Gov. Ned Lamont, the two federally-recognized tribal nations and the Connecticut Lottery. “They can also do online sports betting in-person on the reservation. They can do fantasy contests,” Rep. Maria Horn said. Horn, who co-chairs the Public…

A deal has been reached to move forward sports betting and online gaming in Connecticut.

College students from across the state rallied at the State Capitol Friday against student debt.

Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic lawmakers went back and forth over a package that creates new taxes and raises new revenue to help create tax credits for low and middle income families. The tax bill also invests in reducing income inequality. “No, it’s not something that I would sign,” Lamont said in reference to the tax package that passed...

Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic lawmakers went back and forth over a package that creates new taxes and raises new revenue to help create tax credits for low and middle income families. The tax bill also invests in reducing income inequality.

One component of Jennifers’ Law is to expand the definition of domestic violence in civil statue cases to include non-physical forms of abuse.

Since 2012, 15 states and Washington D.C. have legalized marijuana for adults over the age of 21. Will Connecticut be next? “Because prohibition has failed because legally, nationally, cannabis is being legalized, we can’t stick our head in the sand at this point anymore,” Jonathan Harris, Gov. Ned Lamont’s senior adviser, said. Harris told the legislature’s Judiciary Committee Friday...

Legislators heard from several members of law enforcement on Monday about the new police accountability law that goes into effect just weeks from now.

Lawmakers are again debating a bill that would require diaper changing tables to be installed in all bathrooms of new publicly accessible buildings. “I’m excited to get back to the legislative office building and get back to work and part of that is handling a bunch of child care responsibilities,” Sen. Matt Lesser said. But when Lesser brings his...

Officials said Republican State Auditor and former senator Rob Kane was found dead at his Watertown home on Friday. Officers went to Kane’s home on Taft Circle after receiving reports that he wasn’t answering his phone. Police met family on scene at which time Kane, 53, was found dead inside. His death does not appear to be suspicious, officials...

State lawmakers are planning to debate bills related to vaccine exemptions for young children in school.