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What’s left on the final day of the CT lawmaking session?

Season 2 Episode 17 | 52m 01s

Connecticut lawmakers in 2026 have worked on a new budget deal, debated homeschool regulation and tossed around the political football that is skyrocketing energy costs. There’s still more business to do with one more day of lawmaking at the state Capitol, followed by more business up ahead on the campaign trail. Today on The Wheelhouse, local politics and the end of the 2026 legislative session.

Aired: 05/05/26
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