State Capitol

Lawmakers took a step forward to help prevent wrong-way crashes. “This has been a difficult year for a lot of us,” said Rep. Roland LeMar (D–New Haven). Months after the death of State Rep. Quentin Williams after colliding with a wrong-way driver lawmakers in the House unanimously passed a bill to help prevent these dangerous situations. “It hit home...

The state is taking another step forward in helping to protect people online. “This issue is so important to us in the state. So important to our children,” said Sen. Bob Duff (D – Majority Leader). On Thursday, state senators unanimously passed an act concerning online privacy, data and safety protections. One major focus was social media. “We’ve seen it…

The state is taking another step forward in helping to protect people online, especially children.

An effort is moving forward to make sure kids don’t go hungry. Lawmakers are considering making school meals free to all students for good. Right now, the program is set to run out at the end of the school year. “I think it’s a good idea. I think all kids should eat for free,” said Key Barnett of Hartford....

A marathon debate stretched late into the night Tuesday in Hartford. People weighed in on whether the state should cap rent hikes each year. Housing advocates think something needs to be done with evictions up and rents increasing on average 20% in the past two years. But some have concerns with the ideas being talked about. Some tenants are facing…

There appears to be increasing support for Connecticut to join many other states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.

There appears to be increasing support for Connecticut to join many other states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control. The overall concept has bipartisan backing. “Access to birth control really is a fundamental right of women,” said Sen. Heather Somers, R – Groton. On Monday two republican state senators will speak about the bill they are co-sponsoring. “Many face…

Hundreds of thousands of kids in our state might not have to worry about going hungry at school. State lawmakers voted to keep free meals for all K-12 students.

Hundreds of thousands of kids in our state might not have to worry about going hungry at school. On Thursday, state lawmakers approved keeping free meals for all K-12 students. This plan was part of a broader bill. It passed both chambers unanimously. Families were pleased with state lawmakers who have given the green light to free school meals through…

The State Capitol is in a state of mourning. Lawmakers, community members, friends and family are grieving following the tragic passing of Representative Quentin “Q” Williams. He died following a fiery crash in Cromwell Thursday morning. “He was the embodiment of life and what it meant to be alive,” said Rep. Christine Palm, D – Chester. Williams is being remembered…

New Laws Now in Effect in Connecticut

It’s a New Year and that means new laws have taken effect in Connecticut. They affect everything from criminal convictions to big trucks to how much lawmakers are paid. For thousands of people in Connecticut, their convictions for cannabis possession were cleared as of Jan. 1. “Doesn’t make much sense for, you know, people to be saddled with a...

Connecticut is among a handful of states leading the way to protect and expand abortion rights. On Friday, Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to talk about the effort with President Biden. The White House said Biden is meeting virtually with governors whose states moved quickly to protect women’s reproductive health, including Lamont. Friday is also when Connecticut’s new law...

Connecticut is among a handful of states leading the way to protect and expand abortion rights.

The nation’s shortage of baby formula was the focus of a serious talk in the state’s Public Health and Children’s Committees on Tuesday. “Many families are describing having such a hard time finding formula,” said Dr. Molly Markowitz, Yale School of Medicine pediatrician. “I think we are at the bottom of this right now and I think some of...

Educators across the state are calling on lawmakers to pass bills they say are critical to students and public education. Several teachers are planning on wearing red to support education. Their goal is to get the attention of lawmakers.

Educators across the state are calling on lawmakers to pass bills they say are critical to students and public education. Several teachers are planning on wearing red to support education. Their goal is to get the attention of lawmakers at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Teachers plan to email, leave voicemails and fill their social media feeds with firsthand accounts…

When trying to decide whether to seek a fourth term in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Rep. Joe de la Cruz ran the question by his wife, who he jokingly refers to as his lawyer and financial advisor. While Tammy de la Cruz didn’t want to discourage her 51-year-old husband from stepping away from the part-time job he has...

Democratic lawmakers want to use $42 million to make permanent a tax cut for 198,000 households in Connecticut, but not everyone in their party agrees, including Lamont.

Democratic lawmakers have one idea and Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has another when it comes to cutting taxes. It’s unclear whose tax cutting ideas will win out at the end of the day. “This road will help a lot of poor, hardworking people. It’s a path we can get an agreement on and I do expect to get bipartisan...