A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.

Questions surround Gillett nomination after Eversource and UI lawsuit, Hartford Courant story, and lawmakers seeking PURA ...

Unemployment benefits being available to striking workers will ensure financial hardship will not impede workers’ ability to get a fair contract when a company has not bargained in good faith,” one ...

Gov. Ned Lamont's budget lacks funding for key services in areas such as homelessness and children's mental health that had been funded using federal money.

The dispute centers on electronic text messages between the chairwoman and a state representative discussing an opinion piece ...

Reappointment of the state’s beleaguered chief utility regulator has been put on hold while lawmakers look into an exchange ...

Sen. Martin Looney is annoyed that many news outlets report only his lifestyle bill, not the big reforms be champions.

Comptroller Sean Scanlon testified Tuesday in support of proposed legislation encouraging the inclusion of all first responders.

In the dead of winter, two candidates are squaring off in a special election for a vacant seat in the Connecticut State ...

Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget proposal would keep Connecticut on pace to dramatically accelerate the rebuilding of its aging highways, bridges and rail lines.But that increase also could leave the ...

Voters in six towns across Connecticut will head to the polls beginning next week to select two new state legislators.