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Lamont Reflects on Legislative Wins, Vows to Revive Cellphone Ban Bill
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Groton Gets $3. 2 M in Extra State Aid as Budget Review Continues
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From Reform to Expansion: Connecticut's Evolving Noncompete Proposal
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (389+ words) " Meghan Portfolio, 5. 5. 2026 What began as a targeted effort to limit noncompete agreements for lower-wage workers is quietly evolving into something'considerably'broader.' Noncompete agreements " contracts that restrict where employees can work after leaving a job " have long been debated for their impact…...
As America Turns 250, Connecticut Families Are Being Left Behind
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (878+ words) " Rob Sampson, 5. 4. 2026 As we approach the 250th anniversary as a nation, it should be a time to reflect on what has made America the greatest country in the world. For nearly two and a half centuries, America has stood as a…...
Media Got it Wrong on State Employee Pay Increases
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (307+ words) " Red Jahncke, 5. 2. 2026 The outcome was never in doubt. Democrats were always going to vote to approve excessive, unfair and unsustainable wage increases for Connecticut state employees, and they did. What the left-leaning media in the state expected to happen, did not....
Stamford Rolls Back Building Fees for Large Projects in Major Policy Shift
2+ week, 2+ day ago (34+ words) " Eric Obernauer, 4. 21. 2026 " Eric Obernauer, 4. 16. 2026 " Eric Obernauer, 4. 15. 2026 " Eric Obernauer, 4. 8. 2026 " Eric Obernauer, 4. 3. 2026 " Amy Wu, 4. 20. 2026 " Nick Sambides Jr. , 4. 1. 2026 " Gretchen Webster, 3. 9. 2026...
Connecticut Lawmakers Move to Change the Rules While Cases Are Still Pending
2+ week, 2+ day ago (870+ words) " Meghan Portfolio, 4. 21. 2026 Connecticut lawmakers are advancing legislation this session'that raises a fundamental question about governance: what happens when the state changes the law while courts are still deciding whether it followed that law in the first place?' These are not…...
'I am Trying so Hard to Keep Hope Alive That Connecticut Legislators Will Finally do What's Right"
3+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) " Barbara Fair, 4. 15. 2026 In recent months, Connecticut honored two prominent leaders for their insight, courage, integrity and service'to the people. Former state Rep Quentin Williams and Jesse Jackson were role models for justice. Are we so desperate to punish our youth…...
A No-Brainer for Connecticut's Kids
3+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) " Tina Courpas, 4. 14. 2026 Politics rarely presents "no-brainers," especially ones on which both sides of the aisle can agree." But, the new $1, 700 federal tax credit scholarship law is a true "no-brainer," a "win-win," and something Connecticut should adopt as soon as possible....
Let Connecticut Keep Opportunity at Home
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (374+ words) " Tim Anop, 4. 6. 2026 Connecticut has a rare opportunity in front of it. The question is'straightforward:'Will we allow new investment in our students to stay here, or will we watch it flow to other states?' Last year, the federal government created…...