Politics & Policy

🔒 CT is getting a lot less money from the federal government

Connecticut has lost an estimated $2 billion in federal funding under Trump, with disaster relief and health grants among those affected.

🔒 Lamont’s plan to send gift cards to former SNAP recipients stalls

Nearly two months into the program, Connecticut has distributed just 1,425 of 25,000 promised grocery gift cards.

Plainfield robotics company lands $1.3M ICE contract for enhanced robot dogs

A Plainfield company that customizes Boston Dynamics’ four-legged Spot robots has won a $1.3 million contract to supply four of the machines to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Lamont touts credit rating upgrades as critics question broader fiscal record

Wall Street’s view of Connecticut has improved, lowering borrowing costs, but critics warn spending changes could put that progress at risk.
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CT GOP proposes 3-month holiday on state fuel taxes

GOP lawmakers say a fuel tax holiday could save Connecticut motorists $54 million a month.

Senate passes college sports bill amid opposition from CT senators

UConn coach Dan Hurley backed the bill, while Connecticut Sens. Blumenthal and Murphy opposed the measure over athlete protections.

🔒 Former CBIA lobbyist joins Hartford government relations firm

Pete Myers brings experience on business, energy and workers' compensation policy to one of Connecticut's highest-earning lobbying firms.

Amid state’s efforts to boost child care, one CT provider builds rent-free housing to recruit teachers

Friends Center for Children is expanding free teacher housing in New Haven as a workforce recruitment and retention strategy.
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What Connecticut’s new AI and data privacy laws mean for businesses

Connecticut’s new AI and data privacy laws will reshape rules for employers, consumers and minors over the next two years.

Former CT budget chief Barnes named CEO of Stamford housing authority

Charter Oak Communities (COC), Stamford’s housing authority, has named former Connecticut budget chief Ben Barnes as its next CEO, effective Oct. 1.
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