Martin Looney

Connecticut lawmakers approved a $28.1 billion state budget during a rare Saturday session this past weekend. Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) also announced his retirement.

The Connecticut Senate advanced a bill that would regulate data brokers and strengthen consumer privacy protections.

The Connecticut Senate has passed a controversial Democratic bill aimed at restraining ICE activities in the state by a vote of 24-11 on Wednesday.

Connecticut Senate Democrats have a good relationship with Gov. Ned Lamont despite the governor’s veto of parts of an omnibus bill they passed last week.

Connecticut’s Democrat-controlled Senate used an emergency procedure to pass a package of more than a dozen bills on Wednesday. Senate Republicans criticized the move.

Connecticut Senate Democrats approved using $500 million of state surplus money to backstop federal cuts to safety net programs in a special session on Thursday.

Connecticut lawmakers would like to improve live family entertainment in the state in the wake of the pandemic slowdown. The state Senate voted on Wednesday to create a working group to study the issue.

Connecticut Senate Democrats say their priorities this year include warehouse worker safety regulations and protections for striking workers.

The 7.5-acre lot in one of New Haven’s historically Black communities will feature a workforce training center, mental and physical health offices, restaurants, shopping, nearly 200 mixed-use apartments and more.

Oct. 1 marks the first anniversary of Connecticut’s prohibition of the open carry of guns and the bulk purchase of firearms. State Senate Democrats want to make the law a campaign issue in this November’s election.