Here's how leaders say Connecticut will be affected by environmental rule changes
Connecticut is downwind of Midwestern power plants linked to high ozone pollution and among the worst asthma problems in the ...
$10 million in Trump food aid cuts to CT ‘cruelty for cruelty’s sake,’ senators say
Notices have been sent about the cuts for two programs that affect farmers and consumers who are struggling to find ...
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CT senators speak out against federal cuts to food programs
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are calling out federal funding cuts that would impact local farms ...
CT schools, food banks lose federal money to buy from local farms
The Trump administration said it won't fund the two programs that allowed schools and food banks to supply healthier food to ...
Lawmakers address impact of federal cuts to food assistance programs
Lawmakers spoke on Monday about “drastic cuts” to vital food assistance programs, which could impact thousands of residents ...
Why Connecticut's senators are voting against Republican spending bill, despite Schumer's support
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he understands Schumer's support for the bill but said it would result in "immediate, cruel ...
Senator Richard Blumenthal Slams FCC's 'Unprecedented, Intrusive' Investigations Into Paramount-Skydance, Comcast, NPR and PBS
Senator Richard Blumenthal slammed the FCC for launching "unprecedented, intrusive investigations" under "arbitrary and ...
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Blumenthal introduces bill to help VA employees, veterans affected by layoffs
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced legislation he said will protect veterans from past and future federal ...
Connecticut’s senators explain why they’re voting ‘no’ on the Republican spending measure
Connecticut’s two senators, both Democrats, said they planned to vote “no” on a Republican House spending bill.
US Senate Democrats debate path forward on government funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate Democrats were wrestling on Wednesday with how to respond to a stopgap funding bill passed ...
US Senate Democrats Fume Over Trump-Backed Stopgap Bill as Shutdown Deadline Nears
"While Senate Republicans are working hard to prevent a government shutdown, it will ultimately be up to Senate Democrats to ...
Blumenthal says Trump tariff proposal will drive up Connecticut energy costs
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will demand President Trump rescind certain tariff proposals. He said if implemented, they will drive up energy prices for Connecticut consumers.