Lamont Considering Ending Restaurant Curfew, Church Limits

Gov. Ned Lamont said he is considering lifting some coronavirus restrictions as cases decrease.

CT Crosses Grim Coronavirus Death Milestone

The state surpassed 7,000 coronavirus-related deaths. Deaths still remain high, but other metrics are showing improvement.

Fined If You Don't Vote? CT Lawmakers Mull Election Reform

Proposed new laws in Connecticut would require verified signatures on absentee ballots, and penalize residents who choose not to vote

Connecticut Seeks Tougher Price Gouging Enforcement

The CT Attorney General wants to make it easier to crack down on sellers who try to take advantage of buyers during crises like a pandemic.

CT Democratic Leaders Criticize Republicans On Lamont Powers

Republican legislative leaders called for a committee to meet and potentially vote on Gov. Ned Lamont's emergency declarations.

New Statewide Property Tax Proposed In CT: What To Know

Senate President Martin Looney has proposed a small statewide property tax that would be redistributed to help reduce property tax inequity.

CT Coronavirus Updates: Positive Test Rate Sharply Declines

Also, Connecticut and other states will get a boost in coronavirus vaccine doses.

Lamont Extends Emergency Powers; Republicans Want Compromise

Gov. Ned Lamont extended Connecticut's state of emergency to April 20 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Lamont Extends Emergency Powers: Patch PM

CT Native A Cheerleader In Super Bowl; Teachers To Protest In-Person Learning Return; GoFundMe Launched For Police Lieutenant After Stroke.

CT In Race Against U.K. Coronavirus Variant: Lamont

Connecticut has been making some progress in the battle against the coronavirus, but the U.K. variant could make it harder for the state.

CT Working To Make Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Easier

The state and its partners have implemented a few improvements with more on the way to the vaccine appointment sign-up process.

CT State Legislators Will Push Early And Absentee Voting

Lawmakers are planning public hearings on an amendment to CT's Constitution that would normalize no-excuse early and absentee voting

Attorney General Tong Urges FDA To Ban Menthol Cigarettes

AGs argue menthol cigarette use disproportionately impacts youth and minority populations.

Tong Defends Provision Of Voting Rights Act Before Supreme Court

Acoalition of 18 attorneys general urge the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a robust test for applying Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

CT Red Zone Map: Latest Infection Rates, Update On School Cases

Many parts of Connecticut are trending in a better direction for coronavirus infections, but the state is far from out of the woods.

State Treasurer Wooden Celebrates Presidential Inauguration

Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden issued a statement on the inaugural swearing-in ceremony of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

CT Releases Vaccine Age Group Information For First Time

State officials released data about what percentage of age groups have received the coronavirus vaccine to date.

CT Business Owners Thankful For State Grants

Two state programs that used federal money will help bridge businesses until they can get Paycheck Protection Program loans.

CT Politicians Enthusiastic About President Biden Inauguration

Connecticut state and national politicians said they were optimistic that President Joe Biden could unite the country.

Lamont To Chair Coronavirus Group For Governor Association

Gov. Ned Lamont will co-chair a National Governor Association task force on pandemic and disaster response.

Trump Pardons Include CT Man Convicted Of Fraud

The 45th president pardoned 140 people in his final hours in office, including a Connecticut man.

CT Campus Sexual Violence Bill Revived In Legislature

Legislation meant to protect students who report being a survivor or witness of sexual assault has been raised in Hartford.

Regional Water Authority Issues Corporate Social Response Report

The company's first CSR report of its kind highlights sustainable business practices, employee safety and more.

Governor Highlights Efficiency Of Consumer Protections Dept.

State agency has increased online services and reduced wait times for approval, ensuring a more efficient and streamlined user experience.

Tong Joins Suit To Block Trump Rule On Greenhouse Gas From Planes

The suit seeks to block an EPA rule that would lock in dangerously high levels of greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes.

‘MAGA Drag’ Events In Connecticut Draw Few Participants

Two heavily promoted Connecticut events to show support for President Donald Trump attracted just a handful of participants Saturday.

CT Sends 200 More National Guard Members To Washington, D.C.

Gov. Lamont said he sent additional resources to "aid in the effort to protect our democracy during the upcoming inauguration."

AG Tong Challenges Trump Rule On Regulating Matter Pollution

A coalition of 17 attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration leaving "insufficient standards" unchanged.

Lamont Discourages Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

Gov. Ned Lamont discouraged protests and counterprotesters from gathering ahead of the presidential inauguration.

Patience Urged As CT Coronavirus Vaccine Mass Rollout Begins

Connecticut’s coronavirus figures continue to swing widely from day to day with no easy explanation as to why.

Expanded Program Delivers $35M To CT Workers Impacted By COVID-19

The expanded Lost Wages Assistance Program delivered an additional $35M in federal benefits to nearly 23,000 residents, Gov. Ned Lamont said

2 CT Lawmakers Not Happy With The State Of Remote Learning

Representatives Candelora and McCarty want to establish clear minimum guidelines for remote learning in Connecticut.

Interagency Drought Work Group: Drought No Longer Present In CT

At the peak of the drought in early fall, four counties had reached Stage 3 of the Connecticut Drought Preparedness and Response Plan.

AG Tong Urges Public To Report Info On U.S. Capitol Attack To FBI

Attorneys general from 50 states, territories and the District of Columbia formed a coalition condemning last week's attack.

Treasurer Wooden Announces More Than $250 In Commitments

Wooden said the state will "stick to a disciplined long-term investment strategy of deploying capital in the private markets.”

2nd Trump Impeachment: How CT House Delegation Voted

Connecticut's House delegation has been highly critical of President Donald Trump after last week's Capitol riot.

CT Inmate Dies From COVID-19 Complications

The 57-year-old male died Jan. 9 after being transferred to a hospital from the Agency's Bridgeport Correctional Center.

Feds Declare Storm Isaias 'Major Disaster' In CT, Offer Funding

The federal government has approved Gov. Ned Lamont's request for disaster relief funds following tropical storm Isaias last year.

Coalition Of CT Teachers Seeks Uniform Quarantine Policy

A coalition of CT teachers wants a state mandate allowing educators to work from home while under quarantine or caring for a sick child.

CT Bill Would Allow More Black, Hispanic People On Juries

The bill would eliminate the wait for convicted felons, allow permanent legal residents to serve on juries and change jurors' pay.