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A history-making week in more ways than one in Connecticut as record revenue continues to pour into our state in the way of tax receipts and, for the short term, federal pandemic funds. We can now expect one of the biggest series of tax cuts in history. NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck spoke with Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney...

The Senate passed a youth crime bill late Wednesday afternoon and now, it’s waiting for the final stamp of approval. During the pandemic, youth-related crimes have accelerated. It’s something lawmakers are addressing with House Bill 5417. It will increase the time law enforcement can hold a youth from six to eight hours. “Too many people in Connecticut see regularly...

Legislators passed a youth crime reform bill on the final day of the legislative session at the State Capitol on Wednesday.

Every year, $80 billion taxpayer dollars nationwide are spent on the cost of incarceration, according to data published by the National Institute of Corrections. In Connecticut, some inmates are required to pay back the cost of their stay once they re-enter society. Now, there are efforts under way in the state legislature to put an end to that through House…

“Instead of a warm smile, I’m greeted with ‘you got a mask?’ or ‘fix your mask’ or ‘sanitize your hands,” said Alexios Selearis, a 5th grader from Hamden. Selearis is one of the eight students who spoke at the Connecticut State Capitol on Wednesday about the statewide mask mandate in schools. Governor Ned Lamont has proposed extending the mandate...

Gov. Ned Lamont revealed proposals to cut taxes Wednesday, but some Republicans say it’s election-year rhetoric.

Will we get no-excuse absentee voting or police body cameras in all towns in Connecticut? What about paying for upgrades to HVAC systems in your son or daughter’s school? All of these things could be up for debate in the next legislative session, which is just days away. And that’s just part of the list leaders from dozens of...

Connecticut lawmakers will hold public hearings and most meetings only by video conference during the first month of the 2022 legislative session due to the coronavirus. Senate President Martin Looney and House Speaker Matt Ritter, both Democrats, announced the plan Friday and said the remote-only policies will be reviewed again at the end of February. This year’s session begins Feb….

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…

The legislature’s health committee met for the first time in a virtual debate.