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CTNewsJunkie is a locally owned & operated news org based in Hartford, CT providing fact-based news & commentary about politics and public policy since 2005. This account is usually monitored by Publisher/Interim Editor Doug Hardy.
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Legislators Push For Greater Utility Accountability, Consumer Savings Through OCC Expansion #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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House Republicans Present Alternate Budget Plan; Democrats Call It ‘Mini DOGE’ #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Tariff Shock: Temu, AliExpress Prices Soar – Other Retailers Impacted, Too #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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On-Track Coaches Making A Difference For Students At Risk Of Disconnection #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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‘Morning Without Child Care’ Rallies Planned in 14 Connecticut Locations #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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House Passes Bill on Firearms Industry Responsibility #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Connecticut Nonprofits Warn of Closures, Call For Immediate State Funding Relief #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Autism Event at Capitol Highlights Need for Awareness, Support #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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On-Track Coaches Making A Difference For Students At Risk Of Disconnection ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/05/01/o...

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State Leaders Describe ‘Con Artist’ Trump’s First 100 Days as ‘Devastating’ #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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CT Businesses, Health Departments Report ‘Devastating’ Impact of Tariffs, Federal Cuts #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Mullins Sworn in as Supreme Court Chief Justice — ‘Destined for Greatness’ #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Connecticut Joins 8 Other States in Regional Electrical Transmission Plan #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Labor Leaders, Elected Officials Honor Connecticut Workers Lost or Injured on the Job #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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End Homelessness Caucus Screens New Haven Documentary, Urges Action on Housing #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Cheng Out As Chancellor At CSCU Amid Spending, Transparency Questions #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Chilling At The Capitol #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Democrats Raise Alarm on Student Loans, Tout Reimbursement Program #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Residents Share Concerns About Veterans, National Security At Blumenthal Town Hall Meeting #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Tong Backs Trump-Targeted Law Firm #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Judiciary Committee OKs Parole Board Nominees, Advances Several Bills #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Pretty remarkable finish to tonight's 60 Minutes episode

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TVCCA Turns 60 This Year; What’s Does Its Future Look Like With State And Federal Funding Cuts? #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Connecticut Holds 43rd Annual Holocaust Commemoration at Capitol #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Church of Satanology Demands Flag Fly Over Hartford City Hall #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Labor Leaders, CT Officials Call for More Opioid Epidemic Support #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Tong Wants Crackdown on Unlicensed Cannabis #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Donald Eng Named Managing Editor Of CTNewsJunkie #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Lamont Sees Installation of Solar Panels at Seven Correctional Facilities as ‘Win-Win’ for State #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Audit of Legislative Management Office Cites Missing FMLA Forms, Other Internal Control Deficiencies #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Judiciary Committee Considers 2 Lamont Appointees to Parole Board #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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A federal judge has sentenced former Congressman George Santos to 87 months in prison over multiple wire fraud and identity theft charges in connection with his 2022 run for Congress. (via @wshupublicradio.bsky.social)

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Committee Adds Capital Gains Tax, Child Credit to Budget Plan #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Alliance Marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month as Legislative Agenda Contains Budget Boost #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Opinion | Cutting PBM Bargaining Power Will Make Your Prescriptions Cost More #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Tong Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Tariffs  #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Nonprofits Join Forces To Continue Assisting Refugees and Immigrants, Call On CT To Increase Support #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Bill To Eventually Eliminate State’s Car Tax Draws Support In Committee #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Legislative Committee Adopts Regulations To Aid Cleanup Of Blighted Properties  #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Romano Wins Shelton Special Election, Keeping Republican In Control Of 113th House District #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Appropriations OKs Budget Slightly Above Lamont’s, And Slightly Over Spending Cap #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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The executive director of the Texas State Lottery resigned abruptly on Monday in the latest fallout from the agency’s decision in 2023 to help professional bettors in Europe purchase and print millions of its tickets and guarantee themselves a $95 million jackpot win.

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On Earth Day, Tong and Courtney Urge Students To ‘Fight’ For Their World #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Grant-Funded Tech On Display As Lamont Celebrates Earth Day At Cheshire’s Kurtz Farms #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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CT Allocates Nearly $10M for Broadband Access in 44 Communities #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Appropriations Committee Releases $49B Draft Budget As Members Head Into Caucus #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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✊Federal judge orders Trump administration to rehire all Voice of America and Radio Free Asia staff www.cbsnews.com/news/federal... via @CBSPolitics

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State Leaders Remember Pope Francis As ‘Luminous Witness’ And ‘Champion For Peace’ #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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Earth Day 2025: CT Nonprofit Leader Hopes Lawmakers Can Build Firewall Against Trump’s EPA #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

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