He urges Congress to support universal background checks and red flag laws. President Joe Biden again called for federal gun reform on Saturday to mark the anniversary of…
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Speaker Johnson Condemns Swatting and Threats to Nominees and Politicians
He calls sudden escalation “dangerous and insane behavior.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently condemned swatting and bomb threats made against several of President-elect Trump’s nominees over…
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EPA Announces Progress of Lead Service Line Replacement in Connecticut
The project funded under the federal infrastructure law is halfway complete. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners recently announced a milestone in New London, Connecticut, under…
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North Carolina Joins IRS Direct File Program
It is the 6th state to participate in the free federal tax filing tool. North Carolina joined the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program last week, becoming…
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Connecticut Joins IRS Direct File Program for 2025
Secretary Yellen talks about the successful pilot of the program this year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Friday that Connecticut has opted into its Direct File service…
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Labor Department Awards Funding to Youth Workforce Transition Programs
Over $10 million will be split between four states for underserved communities. The Department of Labor announced $10.5 million in funding for funded youth workforce transition programs. This…
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Senator Blumenthal Has Surgery on Fractured Leg
He expects to be back in the Senate next week. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut suffered a fracture in his femur during a parade to honor the University…
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DOT Invests $2.1 Billion in Critical Bridge Projects
Funding includes the revitalization of California’s Golden Gate Bridge. The Department of Transportation has announced the first distribution of funds from the Large Bridge Project Grant program. Created…
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Senators Denied Full Access to Federal Prison in Connecticut
The sudden change of tour itinerary causes concern. Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal went to visit the Danbury Federal Correctional Institution this week anticipating a tour…
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President Biden to Travel to Connecticut
Will visit UConn’s Human Rights Center. The White House announced this week that President Biden would be traveling to Hartford, Connecticut, on Friday to promote aspects of his…
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