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Connecticut News Headlines for Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Be An American Cincinnatus
George Washington is known as the American Cincinnatus along with being our Founding Father.
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CT Senate GOP: “Where’s the tax relief?”
Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding and Sen. Republican Leader-Elect Rob Sampson issued the following statement in response to the November 2026 consensus revenue forecast that…
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New Tax Study Finds Connecticut Near The Bottom. And We’re Talking Tax Hikes?
Gov. Ned Lamont won a third term last week after telling voters he saw no need for higher taxes. Asked on WPLR’s Chaz and AJ…
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U.S. Attorney Puts Blumenthal On Notice: Stop Weaponizing Congress Against Trump Supporters
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz has fired the first formal shot in what looks like a direct confrontation with Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal’s post-election plans.
Connecticut Used COVID Child Care Relief To Pay Higher Rates To Providers In Majority-Minority Areas And To Minority Owners
Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request show that the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) deliberately structured its “Ready Set Rebuild” child care…
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State officials announce launch of homebuyer program for first responders
At the North Haven Fire House yesterday, state officials announced the launch of new homebuyers assistance program for first responders.
CT Senate GOP Thank Outgoing Chief of Staff Downes for His Service
CT Senate Republicans issued the following statement regarding Michael Downes announcing his resignation as caucus Chief of Staff effective Jan. 6, 2027. “Mike is a…
Blumenthal lists affordability and accountability as top two goals
Senator Blumenthal told reporters that affordability and accountability are at the top of his mind as he returns to Congress
The Democrat dog caught the car
If you think Ned Lamont is going to let himself be one of the rich who gets taxed, you probably were gullible enough to vote…
Democrat Scott Colom wins Senate seat in Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith to become Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since 1881.
Sen. Blumenthal asked to preserve documents regarding White House ballroom inquiry
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) responded after being asked by the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern…
MA Dem Gov. Maura Healey Signs ‘Emergency’ Order For Abortion Until Birth, Justifies Move With Her ‘Catholic’ Faith
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) signed an emergency preamble to immediately force the enactment of an extreme abortion law, undercutting more than 113,000 pro-life voters…
Senator Richard Blumenthal Vows “Urgent” Partisan Hearings, Goal Is To “End MAGA” In 2028
Connecticut’s senior senator, Richard "Danang Dick" Blumenthal, wasted little time after the midterms signaling that Democrats will prioritize political retribution over governing.
Connecticut’s Future, More Spending, Higher Taxes, Caucus Politics
Connecticut’s media has consistently presented Governor Ned Lamont to the general public as being “fiscally conservative” and “socially liberal,” a faulty distinction.
New London BOE Member Shares “Burn The Republican Party To The Ground” Meme, Defends Post As Personal
New London Board of Education member Elaine Maynard-Adams, a Working Families Party-endorsed candidate, shared a Winnie the Pooh meme on Facebook declaring it “the day…
Connecticut Grassroots Petition Hits 2,000 Signatures Demanding CAIR Be Kept Out Of K–12 Curriculum Development
A grassroots petition calling on state officials to exclude the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) from Connecticut’s new Arab and Islamic Studies curriculum process has…
Planned Parenthood Claims Election Results Show Abortion A ‘Dealbreaker’ For Voters
The Democratic Party – fast being overtaken by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) – apparently won the midterm elections in large part because voters…
🔒 Longtime Ethan Allen leader Kathwari out as CEO following activist board takeover
An activist-led board is accelerating Ethan Allen's leadership transition, installing a former Neiman Marcus executive as interim CEO.
Join us for a Thanksgiving Food Drive at LaBonne’s Market on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 4 – 6 pm in Watertown!
Join State Senator Eric Berthel and State Representative Joseph Polletta for a Thanksgiving Food Drive at LaBonne’s Market on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 4…
Joint Statement from Senate Republican Minority Leader Rob Sampson and Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore Eric Berthel
Hartford – State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) has been selected Senate Republican Minority Leader, with State Sen. Eric Berthel (R-32) serving as Senate Republican Leader…
Lawyers present findings of CT eviction diversion pilot program
A group of lawyers and advocates shared the findings of an eviction diversion pilot program implemented in Rockville, Connecticut.