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At deadline, CT Senate passes bill benefiting strikers
May 09, 2024
As the clock neared midnight and the end of the General Assembly’s annual session, the Senate gave final passage Wednesday to a Democratic bill written to obscure its goal of providing state aid to striking workers.
CT legislature passes $370M budget stabilization plan
May 08, 2024
Higher education and human services get a temporary boost, but the GOP says budget rules were ignored.
On final day of session, a showdown is threatened in CT Senate
May 08, 2024
A collision seems unavoidable today, the last day of the 2024 General Assembly session, over two bills the Senate Democratic majority pledges to pass and the Senate Republican minority vows to block.
House Passes ARPA Allocations, But Republicans Say It’s A Disguised Budget
May 07, 2024
Republicans in the General Assembly have asked Attorney General William Tong to examine whether the Democratic majority is circumventing constitutional obligations in its implementation of the remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
First expansion of CT paid sick days law wins passage
May 06, 2024
Senate sends Democratic bill to Gov. Ned Lamont for promised signature.
Revenue boom has CT officials rethinking budget timetable
May 03, 2024
New estimates solve many problems, but there’s little time to make changes.
House Approves Bill To Regulate Sale Of Cannabis Products
May 01, 2024
The House late Tuesday approved a sweeping bill that will restrict sale of hemp products, including beverages containing the main psychoactive ingredient of the cannabis plant.
CT revenues soaring, but legislators still can’t spend them
April 30, 2024
Progressives predict system will spark reforms next year.
Report: Billions more in taxes coming in to CT than expected
April 30, 2024
Legislative leaders say CT needs to slow massive savings program.
AI Protects State From Cyber Attacks Amid Debate Over Sweeping Regulatory Proposals
April 29, 2024
Amid the debate over how much the state should regulate artificial intelligence in the private sector, state government is being protected from cyber attacks by AI technology that is making security decisions on the spot.
House Passes Property Tax Exemption For Fully Disabled Veterans
April 29, 2024
A bill that would create a property tax exemption for some of Connecticut’s disabled military veterans was passed unanimously by the state House of Representatives on Monday.
I’m a Gen Z CT resident. What 2024 bills should I care about?
April 29, 2024
As the 2024 legislative session approaches its end on May 8, the days before are expected to be buzzing with bills either passing both chambers to get to the governor’s desk or dying on the Capitol floor.
Senate Approves AI Bill After Passionate Debate
April 25, 2024
The Senate Wednesday passed a bill to regulate artificial intelligence after a passionate debate over whether the rules will protect state residents from the kind of dangers the internet has brought or become unbearable burdens to businesses and stifle innovation.
CT paid sick leave expansion passes House; heads to Senate next
April 24, 2024
Under the bill, employees would accrue one hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours of paid time off in a year
Feds ban non-compete clauses as CT reconsiders bill to limit them
April 24, 2024
Because of expected legal challenges, proponents of the ban are pushing for state and federal laws to place limits on non-competes
Senate Democrats pass AI bill over Lamont’s objections
April 24, 2024
The Senate Democratic majority defied Gov. Ned Lamont Wednesday night by passing a complex bill intended to put Connecticut at the forefront of evolving national efforts to set standards for the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Amended AI Bill Moves Forward Amid Industry Opposition
April 22, 2024
Senate Democrats on Monday urged the passage of an amended bill that starts to regulate artificial intelligence as the Judiciary Committee approved the bill and sent it back to the Senate floor.
CT AI bill would set standards, but Lamont remains wary
April 22, 2024
Senate Democrats said Monday they are narrowing a groundbreaking proposal to set standards for the development and use of artificial intelligence in Connecticut, an effort to address Gov. Ned Lamont’s skepticism over a small state playing an outsized role in shaping technology.
CT officials insist tax cuts will remain as pandemic relief expires
April 22, 2024
Many states offered big relief in early 2020s as ARPA funds cushioned budgets.
Lamont won’t say if he’ll ease ‘debt diet’ to make CT budget fix work
April 19, 2024
Democratic legislators seek borrowing to avoid cuts in core programs.