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Connecticut could become the 37th state to allow absentee/mail-in voting without an excuse

On May 15, Connecticut legislators sent a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont (D) that would remove the requirement that voters provide an excuse to request an absentee ballot.

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An honor worthy of her name: Sue Bird will be Connecticut's co-state bird each March

It's a new honor worthy of her name

The Independent UK

Connecticut Just Changed the Rules for ICE—No Masks, Lawsuits Allowed, Safe Zones Expanded

Connecticut's new ICE bill, signed by Governor Ned Lamont, bans masks for federal agents, expands lawsuit rights, and limits arrests in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals.

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Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

Some federal and state officials are talking about reducing fuel taxes to ease the burden of high gas prices caused by the war in Iran

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New York's Socialist Experiment: Mamdani's Bold Agenda and What It Means for Business

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's sweeping progressive agenda — rent freezes, free buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy — is rattling Wall Street and real estate investors while the city grapples with a $7 billion budget gap and a Moody's credit warning.

International Business Times

Localism and the Limits of Regulating What We Love

When the perceived emotional harm from new development becomes a justification for state intervention, the law gets really arbitrary really quickly.

Reason

Sandy Hook Victims Remembered: Connecticut Marks 13 Years Since School Shooting That Reshaped US Gun Reforms

Connecticut commemorated the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting by lowering flags to half‑staff, remembering the 26 victims, and highlighting ongoing gun safety reforms and advocacy efforts.

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Former Connecticut budget official convicted of taking bribes from school construction contractors

A former top official in Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget office has been convicted of extorting private contractors into paying him thousands of dollars in bribes as he oversaw large sums of state money for school construction projects

The Independent UK

YIMBY Reforms Win Big In State Legislatures in 2025

In 2025, momentum behind state-level supply-side housing reforms accelerated almost everywhere.

Reason

States vow to fight Trump official’s stop-work order on offshore wind farm

Rhode Island and Connecticut officials say project, slated to power 350,000 homes, is essential to their climate goals

The Guardian - US

Stealing the Farm

Plus: housing reform is killed in Connecticut, bonus ADUs are gutted in San Diego, and two decades of Supreme Court-enabled eminent domain abuse.

Reason

Man charged in Connecticut mall shooting that wounded 5 as lawyer claims self-defense

A 19-year-old man has been charged with assault and weapons crimes in a shooting at a Connecticut mall that wounded five people

The Independent UK

Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents

Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has another honor to add to his massive collection

The Independent UK

Connecticut governor returns from trade mission to India with a broken arm

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has returned from a state trade mission to India with a broken arm

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Connecticut Soccer Coach Presumed Dead In D.C. Plane Crash

Tragic plane crash claims the life of beloved Connecticut youth soccer coach, leaving community in mourning.

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Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell remembered as a kind leader who 'healed' Connecticut

Connecticut residents, past and present dignitaries, and state Capitol insiders are paying tribute to former Connecticut Gov. M

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Connecticut Governor Gifts Geno Auriemma a State Road Sign in Honor of Wins Record

Geno Auriemma received an awesome gift from Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont after Wednesday's historic victory.

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Kamala Harris' Evolution On Key Issues Examined

Governor Lamont discusses Vice President Harris' public engagement, policy evolution, and the need for more transparency in the upcoming election.

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Joins Call For Biden Withdrawal

Connecticut Governor Lamont supports Rep. Himes in urging President Biden not to seek re-election in 2024.

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Connecticut governor to replant more than 180 trees, thousands of bushes cut down behind his house

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has been officially ordered by his local inland wetlands agency to replant the more than 180 trees and thousands of bushes that were chopped down in November on property behind the Democrat’s Greenwich home

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Connecticut Implements Mandatory 'Inclusivity' Training for Cosmetologists

Supporters say the measure will uphold “social justice,” but research shows licensing requirements don’t always work as intended.

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Former Connecticut Official Charged With Extortion And Bribery

Former Connecticut official arrested for bribery and extortion in school construction projects. Allegations of demanding bribes from contractors and securi...

The Independent UK

Former Connecticut budget official arrested, pleads not guilty to bribery and extortion charges

A former top official in Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget office has pleaded not guilty to extortion, bribery, conspiracy and false statement charges

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Interstate 95 In Connecticut Reopens After Tanker Fire Incident

Interstate 95 in southwestern Connecticut reopens after a gasoline tanker fire, with ongoing bridge replacement efforts and federal funding for reconstruction.

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Connecticut Governor Lamont Faces Backlash For Illegal Tree Cutting

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont faces backlash for illegally cutting down trees in a protected wetland area, raising questions about accountability and env...

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