Tag: Connecticut Senate
Connecticut Senate approves 13-month extension of restaurant outdoor dining measure
The governor's executive order was set to expire on March 31.
State Senate approves ‘Take Back Our Grid’ bill; Eversource responds with...
“The legislation passed tonight includes performance-based regulation which we believe will benefit our customers," Eversource -- roundly criticized for its response to Tropical Storm Isaias -- said.
CT Senate passes all four House bills; Lamont expected to sign...
The most contentious of the bills – centered on police accountability – passed the Senate by a 21-15 margin after some 10 hours of debate.
Absentee ballots, police accountability on agenda for CT special session
In addition, Lamont’s emergency powers and the executive orders he issued under those powers during the COVID-19 crisis are scheduled to expire on Sept. 9, meaning that the General Assembly must decide on the absentee ballot and extension of telehealth coverage questions by then.
Connecticut Senate approves $43B state budget bill
Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano said the bill was an example of "why people distrust government."
Net neutrality bill squeaks through Connecticut Senate vote
Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff spearheaded this legislative effort by insisting the bill would “hold companies to their commitments not to block websites, throttle speeds, or impose prioritization pricing and to establish a process for internet service providers to certify that they will not engage in practices inconsistent with net neutrality principles.”