State Senate: An Indictment, More Wagering, And A Budget In The Wings

Connecticut Public Radio | By Matt Dwyer

Published May 26, 2021 at 5:59 AM EDT

This hour, State Senator Dennis Bradley is indicted in a campaign finance case and removed from his leadership post on the Public Safety Committee. That committee had handled a major proposal to allow online gambling and sports betting. The bill was approved by the state senate last night. It heads to the governor's desk.

Meanwhile, negotiations are underway on a 2-year state budget. With Democrats holding the governor’s office and both houses of the General Assembly, is the GOP at the table?

Guests:

Paul Formica -- State Senate Republican Leader Pro Tem
Julia Bergman -- Hearst Connecticut Media Politics Reporter

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Matt Dwyer

Matt Dwyer is an editor, reporter and midday host for Connecticut Public's news department. He produces local news during All Things Considered.

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