May 9, 2019

Courant: House approves $15 minimum wage for Connecticut after marathon debate

Courant coverage of the recent over-night debate and House passage of an increase in CT's minimum wage. Democrat Reps representing parts of the 8th--Michelle Cook, John Hampton, Tammy Exum and Maria Horn--all supported the measure, which now heads to the Senate. GOP reps in the district--Leslee Hill, Bill Simanski, Jay Case and Joe Piscopo all opposed the bill.

Latest Posts

January 20, 2021

Courant: Women in Connecticut praise the inauguration of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as an important milestone during a turbulent time

The Courant has reflections on the day from women in CT including Avon State Rep Tammy Exum.

January 19, 2021

CT News 8: CT Democrats among dedicated volunteers distributing food at Foodshare

CT News 8 covers CT Dems' volunteering at Foodshare's distribution site in East Hartford

January 4, 2021

Courant: 8 new Connecticut legislators to watch for in 2021

The Courant's preview of the 2021 legislative session includes a list of 8 new legislators to watch, featuring newly minted State Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw

join our mailing list