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A bill to regulate the use of artificial intelligence is a priority on the agenda of Connecticut Senate Democrats for the upcoming state legislative session that begins on Wednesday.

Stricter restrictions on the sale of some cannabis products are one of several new laws that take effect in Connecticut in the new year.

The session faced criticism from some lawmakers who were unhappy with the last minute admission of legislation concerning the South Central Regional Water Authority.

Connecticut’s insurance committee failed to approve a single bill by the legislative deadline last week, prompting House Speaker Matt Ritter to resurrect some bills.

A Connecticut legislative task force is working on proposals that might prevent dam breaches, following last week's concern about the Fitchville Pond Dam after really high water in the Yantic River caused flooding in Bozrah and Norwich.

The recommendation made by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering to the state’s AI taskforce is that it needs a state-funded, high-powered computer center to keep its educational institutions and businesses relevant in the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence.

A child advocacy group wants Connecticut lawmakers to increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan to improve early childhood education.

More than 100 Connecticut faith leaders gathered on Wednesday night in Fairfield to advocate for legislative action. Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut, or CONECT, want the Legislature to pass criminal justice reform and funding for education before the session ends.

A bill that would nearly triple the funding Connecticut towns receive from tribal gaming revenues has moved forward in the state legislature.

A plan by Connecticut Democrats to reduce prescription drug prices won the approval of a key state legislative committee on Tuesday.