Federal Government Shutdown

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and state legislative leaders have agreed on a bipartisan plan to use $500 million from the state’s budget surplus to backstop federal cuts to social safety net programs.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has agreed with state lawmakers to use up to $500 million in state surplus to offset some of the federal funding cuts.

A federal government shutdown would have a deep and devastating impact on Connecticut, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said on a conference call on Friday.

Long Island Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) announced legislation that would ensure that Congress members are treated the same as other federal workers during shutdowns — by keeping their paychecks from them until the shutdown is lifted.

Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders are negotiating a new anti-sexual harassment policy for state and local government officials as part of the state…

Members of Congress from Connecticut and New York say they're relieved after they helped flip the government's lights back on and avoid a default.Matt…

The processing of financial benefits for veterans has been frozen because of the partial government shutdown. The Connecticut Department of Veterans…