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Supporters of a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to access a lethal dose of medication are making a last-minute push to get the proposal to the Senate floor for a vote, but hopes are dimming for its passage this year. ....
Last year, lawmakers approved an expansion of Medicaid, known as HUSKY in Connecticut, that allowed children 8 and younger, regardless of their immigration status, to qualify for the program beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. ....
A proposal by Democratic leaders to expand the state’s earned income tax credit was announced the same day Democratic Governor Ned Lamont urged support for his $336 million in tax relief for state residents. But the state’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus wants more systemic changes. ....
One of the highest priorities is drafting and passing a sweeping bill that addresses the mental health crisis in Connecticut, especially among children. ....