Mark Pazniokas // CTMirror.org

With his second round of gun-safety proposals in four days, Gov. Ned Lamont would update Connecticut’s 1993 ban on military-style weapons, strengthen its post-Sandy Hook law and generally test the desire of the public and General Assembly for further gun controls.

The Connecticut General Assembly begins its two-year term Wednesday with three dozen new members, significantly higher salaries, more leadership titles, and the Capitol fully open to the public for the first time since COVID-19 arrived.

The Connecticut State Police Union said Tuesday it has overwhelmingly ratified a four-year contract aimed at bolstering the recruitment and retention of troopers with dramatically higher starting pay, a quicker path to the top of the pay scale, and lump sums for senior troopers.

Military-style weapons purchased prior to bans are ‘grandfathered’ under Connecticut law.

Governor Ned Lamont, Republican lawmakers and business groups are laying out economic priorities for 2023.

Democrat Sarah Keitt flips seat held by Rep. Laura Devlin, who was Bob Stefanowski’s running mate.

With the election settled, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday the first changes in his administration for his second term: the long-planned departures of his chief of staff, Paul Mounds, and general counsel, Nora R. Dannehy.

Gov. Ned Lamont said his priority in a 2nd term will be encouraging “growth and opportunity” in Connecticut, a state whose annualized economic growth averaged an anemic 1.8% over the last five years.

Former public health commissioner Renee Coleman-Mitchell and state worker Luis Ortiz joined Bob Stefanowski November 3rd to criticize Gov. Ned Lamont.

Gov. Ned Lamont, Republican Bob Stefanowski and Independent Rob Hotaling also took on police accountability in their final debate.