CT congressman defends Social Security as ‘capitalism’s safety net’ amid claims of waste and fraud
Social Security has taken center stage after President Donald J. Trump told the nation it’s a system that has “shocking ...
Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will ...
This week at the Capitol: March 10-14, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
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A still-unresolved North Carolina court election is back before judges next week
After recounts and election protests, the registered Democrat Riggs leads Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes out of more than 5.5 million ballots cast in their race for an eight-year ...
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate ...
Why Connecticut's senators are voting against Republican spending bill, despite Schumer's support
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he understands Schumer's support for the bill but said it would result in "immediate, cruel ...
What to know about state legislative seats that changed party control in 2024
Ballotpedia reports that the overall partisan composition across all 50 state legislatures changed by 0.7% in favor of ...
Connecticut’s senators explain why they’re voting ‘no’ on the Republican spending measure
Connecticut’s two senators, both Democrats, said they planned to vote “no” on a Republican House spending bill.
Will federal budget cuts sink CT tax break for families?
Advocates say tax relief such as a child tax credit is needed now as support programs shrink, but federal cuts could ...
CT lawmakers approve partially written bill on public utilities, energy
Majority Democrats on Connecticut's Energy Committee on Thursday disconnected a Republican proposal amid charge that it would ...
CT legislative committee gives PURA nominee a favorable vote. He’s a familiar face in government.
Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest appointee to the newly controversial Public Utilities Regulatory Authority sailed through the first step of the confirmation process Thursday, getting a warm reception from ...
House Democrat Shouts at Republicans for Shielding Elon Musk from DOGE Testimony: 'Why Isn't He Here Explaining It?'
Connecticut Rep. John Larson furiously questioned his Republican colleagues for blocking Elon Musk’s testimony on Wednesday, March 12, in a heated moment caught on camera ...