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Citing lack of transparency and clarity, Governor Ned Lamont vetoed a bill that would have provided millions in state aid for striking workers.

Citing lack of transparency and clarity, Governor Ned Lamont vetoed a bill that would have provided millions in state aid for striking workers.

Citing lack of transparency and clarity, Governor Ned Lamont vetoed a bill that would have provided millions in state aid for striking workers.

Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely, and with its 24-12 majority the Democratic caucus in Connecticut's Senate is well on its way there. For recent commentary from the Yankee Institute'...

Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias has not minced words following the end of the 2024 legislative session in Hartford. She's disappointed that more wasn't done to help the state's teachers.

The House was expected to assign at least $360 million to bolster higher education, social services, mental health, municipal aid and more

Hartford — After a five-hour debate, the Democratic majority in the state Senate approved legislation on Wednesday that would make it easier for owners of commercial property to covert to residential ...

State employees received final approval Tuesday for pay raises of roughly 4.5% for the next fiscal year, prompting approval from Democrats and sharp skepticism from many Republicans. The contract cove...

Analysts say the raises will cost CT about $190 million next fiscal year. Raises go into effect July 1 and a step hike on Jan. 1.

HARTFORD, Conn. — The Democratic-controlled General Assembly approved a 2.5% general wage increase Tuesday for the bulk of state government’s workforce, about 46,000 state employees, many of whom also would receive a step hike in the coming fiscal year. In the House of Representatives, 97 Democrats joined with nine Republicans to back the raises, while […] The post Conn. Legislature OKs 2.5% raise plus step hike for most state employees appeared first on Rhode Island Current...