Category: Capital News
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Connecticut General Assembly Ends Session; Major Legislation Debated, Blocked, & Passed on Education, Housing, Healthcare, and Public Safety
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session concludes with major statewide bills on education, housing, healthcare, and public safety. A breakdown of key outcomes and Waterbury delegation highlights.
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Connecticut Electricity Rates Drop — But Still Among Highest in the U.S.
Connecticut residents are expected to see some relief on their electric bills starting May 1, after new rates were approved that will reduce costs for residential customers. The average customer of Eversource Energy is projected to save about $30 per month.
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Federal Marijuana Shift Could Pressure Local Action in Waterbury Smoke Shop Zonings
The proposal, backed by an executive push from Donald Trump, would lower marijuana’s federal classification, opening the door for expanded research, reduced tax burdens, and easier access to capital for cannabis companies.
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Waterbury RTC Endorses Matt Corey for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
The Waterbury Republican Town Committee has endorsed Matt Corey for Lieutenant Governor, citing his leadership and commitment to Connecticut communities.
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Connecticut Lt. Governor’s Bysiewicz Statement on “Rising Attacks” on Transgender People — The Waterbury Times Fact Check
Earlier this week ,Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz issued a statement marking International Transgender Day of Visibility, saying the state “remains steadfast in our support” of the trans community “even amid rising attacks nationwide.”
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Connec-TAX-cut. Can Connecticut Repeal the Income Tax? A Look at the History of Taxing in CT
Why Connecticut adopted an income tax in 1991—and what repealing it today could mean for state funding, property taxes, and cities like Waterbury.
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Kimberly Sullivan Case Spurs Connecticut Lawmakers to Consider Homeschooling Oversight
Connecticut lawmakers review homeschooling oversight bills following the Kimberly Sullivan case. Waterbury Times provides recap, original coverage, and current legislative updates
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Why Connecticut Is Still Taxing Tips—Despite National Calls to End the Practice
Recent national political rhetoric has renewed debate over whether tipped workers should pay income taxes on gratuities. Former President Donald Trump has publicly stated that tips should not be taxed, a position that has gained traction among service workers and voters across the country.
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