CT wants more data centers for AI, but challenges remain
State and local officials are broadly in favor of them, but they've noted concerns about electric and water usage many ...
Federal funding currently paused to at least three CT state agencies, officials say
Tens of millions for electric vehicles, solar energy and cancer research are currently frozen in Connecticut under President Donald Trump's policies.
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Marissa Gillett will remain PURA chair in Connecticut after receiving 11th hour support
Critics raised concerns over Gillett's ability to be impartial, while still not doing enough to bring sky-high energy costs ...
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Advocates push for strip search elimination, body scanners in prisons
Since 2023, criminal justice advocates have urged the state legislature to fund body scanning machines in state prisons, ...
State needs to spend more on tourism marketing, officials say
State and local tourism officials convened Thursday at Mohegan Sun to discuss marketing strategies and how best to advocate for funding. Data indicates what’s at stake. According to a study completed ...
Legislative committee approves top utilities regulator for second term
Following a lengthy hearing Thursday, CT lawmakers voted on party lines to approve top utilities regulator Gillett for second ...
Key committee approves PURA chair's renomination after deal with Lamont, Democrats
Chairman Marissa Gillett cleared a key committee vote thanks, in part, to a deal between Gov. Ned Lamont and Democrats.
Late-night deal to confirm PURA CT chairwoman, expand membership, reached amid Eversource complaints
A late-night deal between Connecticut's governor and state lawmakers is set to assure the confirmation of a controversial ...
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Lamont, legislators reach deal approving PURA chair’s confirmation
Marissa GillettPURA chair Marissa Gillett, PURA chair HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont has reached a deal with state lawmakers to ...
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Lawmakers reach late-night deal to confirm utility regulator and expand PURA membership
A late-night deal between Connecticut's governor and state lawmakers is set to assure the confirmation of a controversial ...
Governor heading to India with state officials, business leaders
Gov. Ned Lamont is heading to India, where he along with other state officials and business leaders will meet with executives ...
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Governor doesn’t believe $1.3B figure for illegals paid by state
Gov. Ned Lamont addresses nearly 300 business leaders at the annual regional chamber breakfast meeting at Fairfield University’s Leo D.