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Government/politics reporter for Hearst CT Media, including Connecticut Post & New Haven Register. Retweets are not endorsements. Tips? kdixon@ctpost.com

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Connecticut AG seeks $1,700-per-family refund, files new lawsuit over Trump tariffs β€œEverything is so expensive," CT's attorney general said. "And the president comes over the top and whacks us again with tariffs.”

Connecticut AG seeks $1,700-per-family refund, files new lawsuit over Trump tariffs www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

06.03.2026 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connecticut officials warn $2.4B Aquarion sale could mean decades of higher water bills β€œThis proposal does not meet the legal public-interest standard,” state Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman said.

Connecticut officials warn $2.4B Aquarion sale could mean decades of higher water bills www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

04.03.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connecticut officials warn $2.4B Aquarion sale could mean decades of higher water bills β€œThis proposal does not meet the legal public-interest standard,” state Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman said.

Connecticut officials warn $2.4B Aquarion sale could mean decades of higher water bills www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

04.03.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connecticut reverses course on single-stairwell apartments amid fire concerns The move comes amid a housing shortage that prompted state lawmakers to return for a special session to pass housing legislation just three months ago.

Connecticut reverses course on single-stairwell apartments amid fire concerns www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

01.03.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Protest against Iran strikes planned for Sunday in New Haven Organized by the Connecticut chapter of ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), the protest is set to begin at 3 p.m.

Protest against Iran strikes planned for Sunday in New Haven www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article...

01.03.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gov. Ned Lamont hints at possible veto of funds in 'emergency' legislation Among the earmarks is $750,000 for the Capital Region Education Council, where veteran state Sen. DougΒ McCroryΒ works.

Gov. Ned Lamont hints at possible veto of funds in 'emergency' legislation www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

26.02.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connecticut Senate debates filibuster limits as Democrats push emergency certification bills Among the legislation headed for approval was an omnibus education bill.

Connecticut Senate debates filibuster limits as Democrats push emergency certification bills www.ctpost.com/politics/art... #CTPolitics

26.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CT legislature to approve $750k for agency where senator at center of investigation works The Senate on Wednesday is scheduled to codify several grants to nonprofits, including $750,000 for a Hartford school district where Sen. Doug McCrory works.

Today in Capitol - CT legislature to approve $750k for agency where senator at center of investigation works www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

25.02.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gov. Lamont, CT lawmakers prioritizing child safety with AI plan: 'Protect the kids' "Obviously there's a lot of focus in terms of the kids," Gov. Ned Lamont says on legislative AI goals.

Gov. Lamont, CT lawmakers prioritizing child safety with AI plan: 'Protect the kids' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

12.02.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gov. Lamont, CT lawmakers prioritizing child safety with AI plan: 'Protect the kids' "Obviously there's a lot of focus in terms of the kids," Gov. Ned Lamont says on legislative AI goals.

Gov. Lamont, CT lawmakers prioritizing child safety with AI plan: 'Protect the kids' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

12.02.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s U.S. District Court second reference: federal court

11.02.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doesn’t look even vaguely guilty

11.02.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado Marijuana Regulators Consider Major Changes to How Labs Test for Contaminants Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.

NEW: Colorado Marijuana Regulators Consider Major Changes to How Labs Test for Contaminants

Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.

11.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 451    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 10
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Department of Correction overtime continues to be issue in CT: 'Really disappointing' The full department payroll was $567.7 million during the last calendar year, according to a recent CT Insider review.

Department of Correction overtime continues to be issue in CT: 'Really disappointing' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

11.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How the Justice Department Failed Epstein’s Victims | On the Media | WNYC Studios In the latest batch of Epstein files, hundreds of pages are redacted, shielding the names of prosecutors and possible co-conspirators. On this week’s On the Media, what the files say ...

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@jkbjournalist.bsky.social tells @brookegladstone.bsky.social the things we *should* be asking after the latest release of Epstein Files. Like why are the prosecutors names redacted but the victims aren’t? Follow the money! πŸ‘‰ www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...

06.02.2026 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont pitches tax rebate, criticizes ICE in State of the State Lamont is proposing toΒ terminate the Office of Health Strategy, which this year has a nearly $19.7 million budget.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont pitches tax rebate, criticizes ICE in State of the State www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

04.02.2026 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christine Vitale wins Fairfield special election for first selectperson: 'Democracy ruled today' Unofficial totals on Wednesday night indicated Christine Vitale took home 9,907 votes to state Sen. TonyΒ Hwang's 7,729, including absentee ballots and early votes.

Christine Vitale wins Fairfield special election for first selectperson: 'Democracy ruled today' www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

04.02.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Fact-Checking Trump Officials on Minnesota After Shootings by Federal Agents President Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame over two recent shootings, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of federal agents.

President Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame after the killings of two Americans, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of federal agents. We fact-checked them.

30.01.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 0
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How does CT's public campaign financing program work? What to know as governor's race heats up The 2026 gubernatorial race could come down to self-funding incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont and a publicly financed Republican opponent.

How does CT's public campaign financing program work? What to know as governor's race heats up www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

27.01.2026 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We condemn the unnecessary and unlawful violence perpetrated by federal officials, and we call on mayors and governors to join us in condemning state-sanctioned violence.  Our CT elected officials must ensure that Connecticut is not complicit in the federal government's abusive immigration enforcement tactics or its creeping authoritarianism. We call on our state legislators to protect our privacy by regulating private companies’ ability to capture our personal information and ensure the national guard is not used for immigration enforcement. And we call on our US Senators to vote no on any additional funding for ICE! β€œ

We condemn the unnecessary and unlawful violence perpetrated by federal officials, and we call on mayors and governors to join us in condemning state-sanctioned violence. Our CT elected officials must ensure that Connecticut is not complicit in the federal government's abusive immigration enforcement tactics or its creeping authoritarianism. We call on our state legislators to protect our privacy by regulating private companies’ ability to capture our personal information and ensure the national guard is not used for immigration enforcement. And we call on our US Senators to vote no on any additional funding for ICE! β€œ

Statement out tonight from a coalition of Connecticut immigrant rights groups. #nutmegsky

25.01.2026 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eliminating CT income tax is a top priority for Republican governor candidate Betsy McCaughey "High taxes are the result of politicians making bad decisions in order to buy votes," said McCaughey.

Eliminating CT income tax is a top priority for Republican governor candidate Betsy McCaughey www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

23.01.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After nearly 18 years in the legislature, Connecticut senator wants to come home to run Fairfield Whoever wins the special election in Fairfield will likely have to raise taxes after the new property revaluation.

After nearly 18 years in the legislature, Connecticut senator wants to come home to run Fairfield www.ctinsider.com/election/art...

22.01.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Six months in, Fairfield first selectperson faces high-profile special election Vitale wasn't planning to seek higher office. Now that she is there, she's embraced it.

Six months in, Fairfield first selectperson faces high-profile special election www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

22.01.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sen. Douglas McCrory to keep CT leadership roles despite 'damning' audit, lawmakers say β€œI come down like a ton of bricks on this stuff,” Gov. Ned Lamont told reporters. The final call is the state Senate's, however.

Sen. Douglas McCrory to keep CT leadership roles despite 'damning' audit, lawmakers say www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

22.01.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey announces candidacy for Connecticut governor Betsy McCaughey will run on a promise to cap statewide property tax increasesΒ at 2% a year.

Former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey announces candidacy for Connecticut governor www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

15.01.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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70% of voters oppose U.S. military involvement in Iran, Quinnipiac Poll shows President Trump's 40% approval rating, with 54% disapproving, mirrors recent Quinnipiac Polls.

70% of voters oppose U.S. military involvement in Iran, Quinnipiac Poll shows www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

14.01.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfield special election candidates share their visions for town at forum First Selectperson Christine Vitale, a Democrat, is being challenged by state Sen. Tony Hwang, a Republican.

Fairfield special election candidates share their visions for town at forum www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

14.01.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfield special election candidates share their visions for town at forum First Selectperson Christine Vitale, a Democrat, is being challenged by state Sen. Tony Hwang, a Republican.

Fairfield special election candidates share their visions for town at forum www.ctpost.com/politics/art...

13.01.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CT officials are trying to collect $1,250 fine from a college political group. They're having trouble The penalty is connected with the club's failure to file required financial documents in 2021, records show.

CT officials are trying to collect $1,250 fine from a college political group. They're having trouble www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

10.01.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Defense attorney reverses course, stays on as lawyer for ex-CT official as second trial is postponed Defense attorney Norman Pattis says he will remain as counsel for Kosta Diamantis in his upcoming second trial.

Defense attorney reverses course, stays on as lawyer for ex-CT official as second trial is postponed www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

09.01.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0