Connecticut Debates No-Excuse Absentee Ballots as Bridgeport Fraud Looms
Connecticut held a March 13 hearing on HB 5001 to implement no-excuse absentee voting as Bridgeport official Wanda Geter-Pataky faces trial on 2023 ballot fraud charges.
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3 Democrats Battle for New Haven's 92nd District, 2 Clear CEP Threshold
Justin Farmer and Eli Sabin cleared the CEP public financing threshold to challenge 21-term incumbent Pat Dillon in New Haven's 92nd House District primary. SEEC reviews May 28.
Sandra Pittman Defeats Angel Hubbard in New Haven Ward 3 Co-Chair Race
Sandra Pittman and Lisa Velazquez Torres won New Haven's Ward 3 co-chair race March 4 via absentee ballots, defeating incumbents Angel Hubbard and Clarence Cummings.
Hamden Attorney Felice Gray-Kemp Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Lamont nominated Hamden attorney Felice Gray-Kemp, 57, to the Connecticut Superior Court on March 10 as part of a 14-nominee slate to fill 20 court vacancies.
Hundreds Protest CT Homeschool Bill; DCF Commissioner Hamilton Faces Lawmakers
Hundreds of CT families protested a homeschooling oversight bill at the Capitol March 11. Interim DCF Commissioner Hamilton faced confirmation questions from North Haven Rep. Yaccarino March 12.
McCrory Steps Away from State Investment Board Amid FBI Probe
Sen. McCrory stepped away from CT’s Community Investment Fund board amid an FBI probe. A forensic audit found potential fraud at Blue Hills Civic Association, which got over $15M in state funding.
Lamont Floats One-Month Gas Tax Holiday as CT Fuel Prices Surge
Governor Lamont is exploring a 1-month suspension of CT's 25-cent gas tax and 48.9-cent diesel tax as fuel prices spike 50 cents due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Proposal carries a $40M cost.
Connecticut Lawmakers Condemn Trump's Military Strikes on Iran
Connecticut lawmakers DeLauro, Blumenthal, and Murphy condemned Trump's military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, calling the attacks unauthorized and warning of prolonged Middle East conflict.