Legislators Pass Housing Bill, Minus Zoning Reform Mandate
Instead of housing production targets, Connecticut’s towns and cities will be getting “aspirational” suggestions from state housing officials.
Report: Future of Zoning Reform Bills Uncertain
With the end of the state’s legislative session fast approaching, it’s unclear whether or not efforts to push through zoning reforms to promote more housing construction will succeed.
Connecticut Democrats Reach Deal on State Budget, Tax Cuts
Broad agreement has been reached on a revised one-year state budget proposal, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and his fellow Democrats in the General Assembly announced Wednesday.
State ‘Mansion Tax’ Doesn’t Make It Into Law
The state Senate’s chairman of the Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee said he was disappointed the final budget passed by the General Assembly this week did not include tax increases.
House Votes to Extend Lamont’s Pandemic Authority
As Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced plans Thursday to move up when any resident age 16 and older can make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, the House of Representatives voted to allow the Democrat to extend his emergency powers for at least one more month.
CT Lawmakers Greeted by Protests at Start of Unusual Session
Greeted by hundreds of protesters waving signs, some chanting “you work for us,” Connecticut lawmakers on Wednesday officially convened what will be a highly unusual and possibly contentious legislative session
Lamont Drops Proposal for Highway Tolls, Blames Legislative Indecision
Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday he is dropping his plan for highway tolls for trucks, expressing frustration with legislative leaders who have delayed a vote on the issue.
Working Group Recommends Quality Control Plan for Quarries
A legislative working group has released a new quality control plan for quarries in light of the crumbling foundations problem afflicting many eastern Connecticut homeowners.
Dozens of Toll Opponents and Proponents Show Up at Capitol
Connecticut lawmakers aren’t expected to vote until next month on a transportation plan that could include tolls, but both opponents and supporters of tolls turned out Wednesday to make their opinions known.
Lamont Gets Pushback on Tolls from Senate Democrats
A key bloc of Connecticut state lawmakers, Senate Democrats, told Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday they like many of the projects in his new, 10-year transportation improvement plan, but they don’t like relying on tolls to partially pay for them.
Fate of Legalized Marijuana in Connecticut Remains Hazy
After coming close this year, Connecticut lawmakers have yet to decide when to make another attempt at legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana.
Analysis Shows Most Legislative Districts Affected by Tolls
A new analysis shows the bulk of Connecticut’s legislative districts would be affected by a contentious proposal to install electronic tolls on three interstates and one highway.
State Could Privatize Major Assets to Pay Pension Debt
Faced with large pension debts, state leaders are contemplating privatizing major assets, including substantial real estate, in an effort to drum up funds.
In Stamford, Lamont Urges Business Support for Tolls
Gov. Ned Lamont took his pitch for highway tolls in Connecticut to business leaders on his home turf in Fairfield County this week.
Report: Tolls Vote Unlikely to Happen Soon
Gov. Ned Lamont faces increasing pressure from Democratic legislative leaders to find a compromise with Republican legislators over tolls, delaying a vote on one of the governor’s signature initiatives.
Lamont Pitches Middle-Class Tax Cut to Secure Tolls Votes
Gov. Ned Lamont acknowledged Wednesday there is a divide between his administration and Connecticut legislators over the need for electronic tolls to generate more state transportation revenue and pitched a “middle-class tax relief” as a way to lessen tolls’ impact on residents.
Bridgeport Tribal Casino Fails in Legislature’s Final Hours
Despite last-minute efforts, state lawmakers did not pass a bill to authorize a tribal casino in Bridgeport before the five-month regular session ended Wednesday night.
Electronic Tolls Headed for Special Session
Connecticut lawmakers on Wednesday wrapped up a five-month legislative session marked by Democratic victories, the first in years with a sizeable Democratic legislative majority and a new Democratic governor.
New Permit Will Let Craft Distilleries Open Taprooms
A new permit will give Connecticut’s craft distillers the ability to open taprooms and compete with craft brewers for visits from fermentation fans.
Budget, Tolls Still Unfinished as Session Adjournment Nears
Connecticut lawmakers began the new legislative session in January with a weighty to-do list. With adjournment just days away, some of the key items on that list remain unfinished.
