Conn. House Speaker

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and state lawmakers reached a deal on the state’s $55 billion two-year budget by agreeing to scrap a child tax credit for the middle class.

Connecticut Democratic legislative leaders want Gov. Ned Lamont to declare a fiscal emergency. They believe it's needed to deal with the current $200 million shortfall in Medicaid funding.

Connecticut lawmakers expect to act on adjustments to the state budget this week. Democrats and Republicans have competing proposals.

In Connecticut, Democrats in the state legislature announced their jobs agenda on Tuesday. Republicans are skeptical the measures will pass in the 2014…

Connecticut House Speaker Brendan Sharkey says legislation that would end municipal car taxes is on his agenda for next year's legislative session.…

Connecticut House Speaker Brendan Sharkey is urging video game makers to stop engaging in license agreements with gun manufacturers to promote guns in…