Republicans

Congress has until Sept. 30 to pass a budget and avoid a shutdown. The House approved a short-term extension, but Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) say Democrats need a voice in the plan.

Connecticut Republicans want more information about potential plans to invest in the CT Sun.

As the redistricting fight plays out in Texas, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Democratic states should be gerrymandering, too. President Donald Trump started the redistricting war by asking the Republican-led legislature in Texas to redraw its House district lines so his party could gain a few more seats.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Republican budget resolution, which passed the U.S. House 217-215 with one Republican defection, will “gut health care and give tax breaks to the super-wealthy.”

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is accusing House Republicans of crafting a budget that favors the ultra-rich.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) was reelected to a third term representing New York's 2nd Congressional District.

Republican incumbent Nick Lalota has declared victory over Democratic challenger John Alvon in New York's 1st Congressional District. He won six points over Alvon, cementing his second term in office.

Former Republican lawmaker Craig Miner has won the approval of a key legislative committee to serve as one of Connecticut's two state auditors.

Connecticut lawmakers are at odds over a bill that would begin to strengthen the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure. Republicans say the proposal is an EV mandate in disguise — Democrats disagree.

Expelled Long Island congressman George Santos said he will challenge Republican Nick LaLota to represent New York’s first congressional district. The announcement was made during a visit to President Biden’s State of the Union address.