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134 people die from cancer in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 134 deaths from cancer reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 21.9% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to half-staff in honor of former Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., who passed away after a short illness. Flags should be lowered effective immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined.

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Connecticut's miscellaneous tax revenues down 28.9% since Q2 2023

By Constitution State News | Jul 7, 2023

Connecticut collected $128 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 28.9% decrease from the same period the previous year when $180 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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17 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 7, 2023

There were 17 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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26 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 7, 2023

There were 26 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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Governor Lamont Announces Release of $6 Million in Volkswagen Settlement Funds To Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Connecticut

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is releasing more than $6 million from the legal settlement in the Volkswagen Corporation (VW) emissions cheating scandal to fund 54 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) projects across Connecticut.

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Blumenthal, Johnson Announce Witnesses to Appear at July 11 Hearing on Proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf Agreement

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced that the following witnesses will appear at a hearing, The PGA-LIV Deal: Implications for the Future of Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Influence in the United States, on July 11, 2023:

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Blumenthal Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Making LGBTQ+ & Other Americans Vulnerable to Discrimination

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, allowing the owner of a Colorado graphic design business to discriminate against same-sex couples’ requests for wedding websites

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Murphy Statement On Supreme Court Decision Allowing Businesses to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Americans

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, allowing businesses to deny services to LGBTQ couples

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16 people die from diabetes mellitus in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 6, 2023

There were 16 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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15 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 6, 2023

There were 15 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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Connecticut's miscellaneous tax revenues up 52.4% in Q2 2023

By Constitution State News | Jul 6, 2023

Connecticut collected $128 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 52.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor Lamont Signs Legislation on Health Care Affordability

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont signed into law legislation he proposed that enact a series of initiatives focused on reducing health care costs and improving the delivery of care for Connecticut residents.

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Analysis: Connecticut ranked #38 for gun sales in 2022

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Connecticut ranked #38 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 132,150 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 5, 2023

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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13 people die from kidney disease in Connecticut during week ending July 1

By Constitution State News | Jul 5, 2023

There were 13 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Connecticut in the week ending July 1, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in Connecticut.

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Lower individual income tax revenue in Connecticut as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Constitution State News | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $3 billion in individual income tax revenue for Connecticut, a 34.4% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Blumenthal Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Striking Down Student Debt Relief

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Biden v. Nebraska blocking student debt relief for millions of Americans

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Murphy Statement on Report Detailing Decades of Sexual Misconduct at The Coast Guard Academy

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Friday released the following statement

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Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Statements on President Biden’s Announcement of $144 Million To Improve Broadband Connectivity in Connecticut

By Constitution State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements in response to the announcement made by President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration that Connecticut is receiving $144 million in federal funding to support its ongoing efforts in deploying affordable, reliable high-speed internet service statewide: