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The House of Representatives approved a four-year package of raises Thursday that includes $3,500 in bonuses later this spring and summer for about 46,000 unionized state employees. The Democrat-controlled House voted 96-52 to approve the contracts, following a four-hour debate during which Republicans insisted the compensation far outstrips what private-sector workers are receiving, or what taxpayers can afford. 

As rent rises for many residents, the House voted to mandate fair rent commissions for all communities with more than 25,000 residents.

The state Senate, which is also controlled by Democrats, is expected to approve the deal...

The CT abortion rights bill would expand who can provide aspiration abortions and...

The CT abortion rights bill would expand who can provide aspiration abortions and...

Stefanowski said Republicans must show they can restore faith in government, increase...

Stefanowski said Republicans must show they can restore faith in government, increase...

Articles from the tag: connecticut politics

Officials urge support for domestic violence services in state budget- MERIDEN — Local and state leaders and domestic violence victims advocates and service providers urged state leaders to back a proposal by Gov. Ned Lamont to allocate $18 million in funding toward domestic violence services during the next fiscal...

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski staged his first campaign press conference outside the white clapboard town hall of Fairfield, a community that embodies the opportunity and challenge facing Stefanowski in 2022. The ostensible reason for the venue was its connection to Rep. Laura Devlin, R-Fairfield, whom he formally introduced Tuesday as his running mate, a choice made in part due to her role in defeating Gov. Ned Lamont’s highway tolls plan.