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Lawmakers challenge Lamont to tax rich to pay for child tax credit
April 23, 2025
The finance committee proposed a 1.75% surcharge on capital gains earnings on individuals making over $1 million and couples over $2 million.
Appropriations Passes Budget With More Money for Special Ed, But Over Spending Cap
April 22, 2025
It took nearly 10 hours, but the Appropriations Committee approved a draft of a two-year, 2026-27 state budget Tuesday that represents an increase over the one proposed by Gov. Ned Lamont in February.
Finance panel backs bill to shrink CT transportation debt
April 22, 2025
Measure to phase out car tax also passes but faces uphill climb.
CT could withhold driver’s licenses from tax delinquents
April 21, 2025
Faced with a slumping economy and likely big cuts in federal aid, state legislators are once again weighing whether to turn delinquent taxpayers over to collection agencies — and block renewal of their driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations.
State Humanities Leaders Say Federal Cuts Will Devastate State Programs, Attractions
April 18, 2025
Leaders in the Connecticut arts and humanities fields, who drive a large part of the state’s tourism industry, warned of the “devastating” effects that the Trump administration’s decision to slash arts funding will have on them Thursday afternoon at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
Trump is shifting cybersecurity to the states, but many aren’t prepared
April 18, 2025
For the first half of his career in law enforcement, working as a police officer in South Florida, Chase Fopiano did not think cyberattacks on police agencies were a serious threat.
CT Senate leaders offer new plan to tax rich to mitigate federal cuts
April 17, 2025
Lamont remains wary about progressive CT tax hikes.
Governor Lamont Launches Reporting Tool for Entities in Connecticut Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
April 16, 2025
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Connecticut that have been impacted by recent actions from the federal government to report that information to the state so that it can be compiled into a central database and provide state policymakers with a better understanding of how these directives are affecting various groups, geographical regions, and sectors of the economy.
Legislators, Advocates Call For Tax Relief for Middle, Working Class
April 16, 2025
Members of the House of Representative’s Tax Equity Caucus and advocates called on the Connecticut General Assembly and the governor on Tuesday morning to support what they called “economic populism” in the form of tax relief for middle class and working class people.
Tax on Sweetened Beverages Resurfaces in CT Legislative Committee
April 15, 2025
A proposed tax on sweetened beverages returned to the Connecticut legislature on Monday, reviving a years-long debate over the balance between public health policy, small business burdens, and the goal providing free school meals to all students.
CT Senate Leaders Seek Update on Labor Dept. Plans For Potential ‘Flurry’ of Layoffs
April 14, 2025
Warning of a potential recession and “flurry” of layoffs, Connecticut’s state Senate leadership are looking for the state Department of Labor to take a proactive approach to a potential surge in unemployment.
CT towns say they’re struggling with change to car tax law
April 09, 2025
Middletown saw its grand list shrink ‘for the first time in recent memory’ because of the car tax valuation changes.
Lamont, legislators seek sweet-spot strategy as economy sours
April 09, 2025
Bend guardrails, use rainy day fund or both to deal with federal cuts and a shaky economy? The debate is on.
Housing Bill Banning Some AI Data Advances Out Of Judiciary Committee
April 07, 2025
Renters and housing developers could benefit from a housing bill that advanced Friday out of the Judiciary Committee.
Trump’s tariffs are ‘a six-letter word for tax,’ Ned Lamont says
April 02, 2025
Lamont, other Democrats pounced on Trump tariffs, not waiting for details.
Connecticut’s First AI Caucus Focuses On Regulation, Equity, And Workforce Readiness
March 31, 2025
Connecticut lawmakers announced the formation of the state’s first Artificial Intelligence Caucus last week, highlighting the rapid spread of AI in everyday life and the need to ensure that it serves the public interest.
Trump freezes $14 million in aid for K-12 education in CT
March 31, 2025
Education Secretary Linda McMahon notified CT officials late Friday.
CT leaders say they’ll counter swiftly if Trump cuts more federal aid
March 28, 2025
Lamont and legislators must decide how deeply to tap flush state coffers.
Debate over CT pension calculations heats up
March 28, 2025
Some lawmakers want to remove overtime earnings from retirement pay.
CT loses $155M in federal aid for public health programs
March 27, 2025
Lamont, legislators must decide whether to use CT funds to replace lost grants.