/politics/state State Politics en-US Copyright Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:24:09 GMT /news/2025-02-26/from-bomb-threats-to-harassment-public-officials-in-ct-and-beyond-face-more-intimidation The bomb threat sent to º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Attorney General William Tong’s Stamford home on Friday is part of a growing number of threats made against public officials across the state and U.S. in recent years. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:24:09 GMT /news/2025-02-26/from-bomb-threats-to-harassment-public-officials-in-ct-and-beyond-face-more-intimidation Eddy Martinez /news/2025-02-19/ct-wants-more-data-centers-for-ai-but-challenges-remain Data centers are already a reality in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, but Gov. Ned Lamont says he wants them to be prioritized. Lamont said artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a crucial sector of the state’s economy. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:21:14 GMT /news/2025-02-19/ct-wants-more-data-centers-for-ai-but-challenges-remain Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-14/gen-z-voters-backed-trump-scsu-students-help-explain-why Historically, voters younger than 30 have played a crucial role in tight elections, often giving Democrats an edge. However, in this year’s presidential election, President-elect Trump made notable strides with young voters. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:00:29 GMT /news/2024-11-14/gen-z-voters-backed-trump-scsu-students-help-explain-why Brandon Cortés /news/2024-11-13/stamford-gains-state-backing-to-protect-undocumented-residents-despite-federal-deportation-plans º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Attorney General William Tong said Tuesday the state will do what it can to protect the estimated over 100,000 undocumented people that live in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, as the state braces for a wave of federal deportations. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:14:40 GMT /news/2024-11-13/stamford-gains-state-backing-to-protect-undocumented-residents-despite-federal-deportation-plans Eddy Martinez /show/where-we-live/2024-11-05/what-to-expect-this-election-day-in-connecticut-plus-a-look-at-the-power-of-lawn-signs This hour, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas joins us to share updates on voter turnout across our state. Plus, a look at the politics of campaign lawn signs. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/where-we-live/2024-11-05/what-to-expect-this-election-day-in-connecticut-plus-a-look-at-the-power-of-lawn-signs Tess Terrible, Catherine Shen /news/2024-08-22/after-antisemitism-incident-stamford-politician-speaks-out State Rep. Figueroa’s remarks, made during a Spanish-language video interview posted online, have been widely condemned by many in Stamford, including elected officials and members of the local Jewish and Latino communities. Figueroa said her intention was to emphasize the need for having someone in elected office who understands the needs of the large Latino community in Stamford. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:05:14 GMT /news/2024-08-22/after-antisemitism-incident-stamford-politician-speaks-out Maricarmen Cajahuaringa /news/2024-08-07/389-million-in-funding-will-help-improve-regions-electrical-grid-ct-officials-say The federal government is giving New England $389 million to improve the electrical grid. º£½Ç»»ÆÞ officials say that will mean cheaper, cleaner electricity in the long run. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:10:23 GMT /news/2024-08-07/389-million-in-funding-will-help-improve-regions-electrical-grid-ct-officials-say Eddy Martinez /news/2024-07-08/blumenthal-criticizes-usps-rate-hikes-and-calls-for-reconsideration Blumenthal's call to action urges the Postal Service and its regulators to explore alternative ways to raise revenue, without further burdening consumers and businesses. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:58:10 GMT /news/2024-07-08/blumenthal-criticizes-usps-rate-hikes-and-calls-for-reconsideration Maricarmen Cajahuaringa /news/2024-07-01/ct-kids-ages-15-and-younger-now-qualify-for-husky-health-care-regardless-of-immigration-status The previous age cutoff was 12 years old. Health and immigrant rights advocates said the next goal is to extend state insurance coverage up to age 18, for families that meet income requirements. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:10:38 GMT /news/2024-07-01/ct-kids-ages-15-and-younger-now-qualify-for-husky-health-care-regardless-of-immigration-status Maricarmen Cajahuaringa /news/2024-06-26/some-connecticut-latinos-share-nuanced-and-surprising-views-on-the-upcoming-november-election Latinos make up 18% of Connecituc’s population and as that population continues to grow and diversify itself it has the potential to increase political influence. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:46:27 GMT /news/2024-06-26/some-connecticut-latinos-share-nuanced-and-surprising-views-on-the-upcoming-november-election Maricarmen Cajahuaringa