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Lamont Administration Touts Latest Budget Update Showing Increased Revenue For FY2025 And Beyond
January 17, 2025
The state offices of Policy and Management and Fiscal Analysis issued their corrected consensus revenue estimates earlier this week, showing a small increase in projected revenue for the upcoming four years.
A coming debate over the supply, demand and politics of CT electric rates
January 16, 2025
Democrats’ ‘Ratepayers First Act,’ proposed Thursday, is less a solution than a process by which they hope to find one.
Lamont assures CBIA that CT’s spending cap is ‘sacrosanct’
January 16, 2025
But the governor may be flexible on another fiscal guardrail, the volatility cap.
CT opens AI Academy as Lamont, lawmakers differ on need to regulate
January 14, 2025
Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. James Maroney, who clashed last year and still disagree over the degree to which the state should regulate generative AI, found common ground Tuesday in the opening of the Connecticut Online AI Academy.
In case you missed it: State Single Audit Threshold Increased to $500,000
January 14, 2025
Late in last year’s legislative session, P.A. 24-132 was passed, increasing the State Single Audit threshold from $300,000 to $500,000 for nonstate entities with a fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 or after.
Education And Housing Take Center Stage At State Capitol
January 13, 2025
The leaders of the five largest cities in the state and legislative leaders from both houses gathered Monday in separate news conferences at the Legislative Office Building to share their visions for the future of education funding and housing policy in this year’s legislative session.
Environmental bills lead start of CT legislative session
January 10, 2025
The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2025 legislative session Wednesday, and lawmakers got to work quickly. Within the first 24 hours a flurry of proposed legislation was filed, ranging from authorizing a limited black bear hunting season to establishing a cybersecurity task force.
CT Gov. Lamont’s ‘north stars’ in 2025: opportunity and affordability
January 08, 2025
In speech to kick off General Assembly session, Lamont will offer suggestions to open discussion with lawmakers.
Treasurer: CT saves big by not stashing transportation funds
January 07, 2025
Treasurer wants ongoing plan to retire debt early.
CT’s 2025 legislative session begins this week. Here’s what to expect
January 06, 2025
On Wednesday, the Connecticut General Assembly will convene for its 2025 legislative session, which will run through June 4 at midnight.
Critics, backers of CT’s budget ‘guardrails’ want transparent debate
January 02, 2025
Reforms to the state’s savings program are expected in the new year.
Connecticut’s New Laws Taking Effect Jan. 1
January 01, 2025
More than a dozen new laws will take effect Jan. 1 in Connecticut, including changes to absentee ballots, mandatory paid sick leave, and expanded protections for home health care workers.
Major Changes to Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Begin January 1, 2025
January 01, 2025
The new Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act is shaking things up significantly. If you’re an employer in Connecticut, here’s what you need to know – including a few potential pitfalls to avoid.
Report: $9 Million In Flood Relief Helped 500-Plus Hartford Residents
December 24, 2024
More than 500 property owners, renters, and business owners have benefitted from the Hartford Flood Relief and Compensation Programs, but more money is needed, officials said this week.
Bond Commission Approves $400 Million In Borrowing
December 20, 2024
The State Bond Commission approved over $400 million in new state borrowing at its final meeting of the year Friday before saying goodbye to two of its members, who were attending their final meeting.
2025 Advocacy Snapshot
December 18, 2024
With the start of the new year comes Connecticut’s General Assembly session. This year, CTCPA has a range of topics that we will be pushing, as well as some other initiatives we plan to be involved in. Here's a snapshot of some of our initiatives:
CT cancels $30M in medical debt for thousands of residents
December 16, 2024
Around 15% of households carry medical debt, according to data from the Census Bureau.
Republicans Announce Committee Leadership Assignments for Upcoming Session
December 13, 2024
Republican leaders in the House and Senate announced the ranking member assignments for the joint committees in the Connecticut General Assembly for the upcoming legislative session.
Report: State Potentially Facing A ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Under Current Fiscal Guardrails
December 12, 2024
OPM: Key Benefit Of Guardrails Is That They Also Protect Essential Services
In-Depth Review of CT Budget Guardrails Provides Analysis to Inform Policy
December 11, 2024
As policymakers debate the future of Connecticut’s “fiscal guardrails,” this series of papers offers a data-driven analysis of the guardrails, their impact, and a framework for considering possible adjustments.