Connecticut General Assembly

Some Connecticut Democrats have pledged to support the legislative priorities of a multi-religious group called Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT).

Supporters and opponents of legislation to legalize medical aid in dying in Connecticut were out in full force at the state Capitol on Wednesday.

Connecticut state Representative Quentin Williams, D-Middletown, was killed in a wrong-way highway crash early Thursday morning. He was on his way home from an inaugural ball to kick off the new term.

Democrats and Republicans in Connecticut stressed the importance of working across party lines, which they say is a stark contrast to the current national political climate.

The Connecticut General Assembly will begin its session with new members, more leadership titles, and the Capitol fully open to the public.

Senator Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, is leading a push to reform state income taxes on retirement earnings when the Connecticut General Assembly convenes.

As Connecticut commemorates 10 years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Governor Ned Lamont is proposing stricter gun control measures.

Connecticut lawmakers passed an inflation relief package, including an extension of the state’s 25-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax holiday, during a special session on Monday.

Connecticut lawmakers are set to discuss gasoline taxes, heating-bill help, pandemic pay for essential workers and other issues when they convene Monday for a special legislative session.

Connecticut lawmakers will return to the state Capitol after Thanksgiving for a special session — their agenda will include taking action to help low income residents afford the high cost of energy this winter.