John Moritz
New Haven Register
Connecticut, United States
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Proposal to increase trash fees, boost recycling could correct CT's trash woes
A provision of Gov. Ned Lamont's plan to address the trash "crisis" would place responsibility on packaging manufacturers to clean up their products. → Read More
Lamont seek to eliminate loopholes from CT's weapons ban
Connecticut's governor issued his second set of gun-control proposals in less than a week as he and lawmakers seek to rein-in state's gun violence. → Read More
Which CT companies gave to Ned Lamont's inaugural ball? Over $500K spent.
Sponsors of are allowed to shell out thousands of dollars to cover the cost of inaugural balls, which ethics rules treat as gifts to the state. → Read More
After 350 years, the name of a CT river could be changed to reflect its roots
Connecticut's Thames River was once known as the Pequot River, before the name was changed to reflect old English roots in New London. → Read More
Death of state Rep. Quentin 'Q' Williams rocks CT legislature
Members of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, of which Williams was a member, met for a lengthy discussion Thursday morning after learning of the lawmaker's death. → Read More
Lamont pitch for middle-class tax cut in CT receives bipartisan support
CT Democrats and Republicans support Gov. Ned Lamont's pitch for a modest cut in the state income tax. → Read More
Gov. Ned Lamont starts second term: 'These are American values'
Gov. Ned Lamont starts second term with artillery salute, state-of-the-state address to kick off the 2023 legislative session. → Read More
Twitter suspends account of CT journalist after criticism of Musk
Terry Cowgill, a freelance columnist for CT News Junkie, said the suspension came "out of the blue" after her posted a link to a generic flight tracking website. → Read More
What Sikorsky losing Black Hawk helicopter contract means for CT, business
Gov. Ned Lamont spoke with Sikorsky's president in Connecticut, saying both were caught by surprise in the U.S. Army pivoting. → Read More
Nancy Pelosi's allies in Connecticut support Hakeem Jeffries' bid to become next Democratic leader
Jeffries, who is hoping to become the first Black leader of either party in Congress, received support Friday from Connecticut's DeLauro, Himes, Larson and Courtney. → Read More
Ned Lamont declares victory in CT governor race, but Bob Stefanowski not conceding
After spending $22 million in the most expensive governor's race in Connecticut history, Gov. Ned Lamont defeated his Republican rival for the second time in four years. → Read More
CT records show infinitesimal voter fraud, despite notable cases
Since the 1970s, the State’s Elections Enforcement Commission has tracked nearly 250 complaints of fraud, but most have been dismissed or withdrawn. → Read More
What's at stake in CT's 187 state legislative races
Democrats are not expected to lose control of either chamber, but a swing of just a couple seats could impact how the Legislature tackles these issues. → Read More
CT's semi-automatic weapons ban at 'very real risk' of being lifted by lawsuit, Attorney General Tong says
A motion filed Friday by the National Foundation for Gun Rights seeks to block the state's enforcement of the decades-old weapons ban. → Read More
CT governor race is the most expensive in state history
Spending by Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski has topped $30 million in CT governor race. → Read More
Gov. Ned Lamont, Bob Stefanowski spar over inflation, taxes and crime
Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowksi share their views on issues such as inflation, taxes, crime and abortion. → Read More
Poll: Lamont's lead over Stefanowski holds steady at 15 points
In nearly every public poll of the Connecticut governor's race, the Democratic incumbent has had a double-digit lead over his Republican rival. → Read More
After Bristol attack, questions arise around police safety
Prior to deadly ambush in Bristol, Connecticut saw fewer deadly attacks on police than nearly any other state over the last decade. → Read More
Poll: Young voters in CT have brighter outlook on economy, crime
While just 18 percent of Connecticut voters under age 40 say the state's economy is improving, they're less likely than older voters to say it's getting worse. → Read More
Where Leora Levy, other Connecticut Republicans stand on 15-week abortion ban bill
Here's what Republicans running for Congress in Connecticut had to say about Sen. Lindsey Graham's proposal for a national 15-week abortion ban. → Read More