Congress

Connecticut State Representative Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford) is running to unseat U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT-1) in the House of Representatives. The seat represents the Hartford area.

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin is running for Congress. He’s challenging fellow Democrat U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT-1) for his seat in the House.

Medicaid cuts in the Republican budget threaten the progress that’s been made in opioid overdose prevention across the country, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

A Connecticut lawmaker said thousands of state residents would lose their health care coverage if the U.S. Congress approves a Republican budget proposal currently under consideration.

Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell has joined several Democratic state treasurers in calling on Congress to take back U.S. tariff authority from President Donald Trump.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is rallying local support to stop a federal Republican proposal that would drastically slash Medicaid funding.

President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. Connecticut’s senators and representatives are bringing various guests, including the state’s teacher of the year and a community health CEO.

Former U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and former Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY-04) have received the Presidential Citizens Medal — the second highest civilian honor in the U.S. after the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Connecticut advocates have commended the state’s Congressional delegation for supporting the passage of legislation to restore full Social Security benefits for teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public servants.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) secured funding in the spending bill that Congress passed last week to help some distressed farmers in the state.