OPM Budget Secretary Presents Gloomy Budget Outlook at Appropriations Committee Forum

Governor’s Budget Office Paints Dire Picture for FY 2022-23, Glossing Over Significant Budget Reserve Fund Appearing before the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee today, the Governor’s budget secretary, Melissa McCaw, sounded some cautionary alarms despite healthy budget reserves.  Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary McCaw said that General Fund deficits are projected to be $3.5 billion …
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House Passes Sweeping Police Reform Measure

House Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill; Attempt to Remove Qualified Immunity Provision for Police Fails on Tie Vote The House capped off marathon negotiations and a 22-hour-long special session with passage of a sweeping police reform bill early this morning.  The vote was largely along party lines — 86-58 with 7 not voting.   A Republican …
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House Approves Judges, Various Policy Measures in Special Session

With a short reprieve for tributes to retiring House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, House GOP Leader Themis Klarides and other outgoing members, the CT House of Representatives approved multiple bills and four judicial nominations during a 13+ hour special session that concluded early Thursday morning. Following is a summary of the bills that were approved in …
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Covid rate infections

For the first time in weeks, Connecticut’s rate of Covid-19 infections has inched up slightly to 1.2% from about .08%, while outbreaks at universities are still below 1%,  according to Governor Lamont. While the flare ups have been relatively minor, Lamont said he is enhancing enforcement for those who violate rules requiring masks and limiting …
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Governor Announces Expanded Phase 3 Reopening Plans

Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled the state’s plan for expanded Phase 3 reopening, effective October 8th, continuing a cautious, phase-in approach to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The plan will ease some of the restrictions that were put into place on businesses and private, social and recreational gatherings. Business changes in Phase 3 will …
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COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting Health and Human Services

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning health and human services. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 14, 2020. To learn more, click here.

COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting Education and Child Care

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning state and local government operations and elections. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 13, 2020. To learn more, click here.

COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting State and Local Government Operations and Elections

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning state and local government operations and elections. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 13, 2020. To learn more, click here

COVID-19 Executive Orders Affecting Business, Labor, and Housing

This report provides brief summaries of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders concerning business, labor, and housing. The report includes all related executive orders since the governor’s March 10, 2020, declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, through May 14, 2020. To learn more, click here.

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