AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoCapitol Leadership: House Speaker Matt Ritter will seek a fourth term, while Sen. Rob Sampson takes over a three-member Republican Senate caucus after the party’s election losses. Budget & Power: Connecticut projects $1 billion in extra revenue for its next two-year budget, and Democrats are eyeing greater leverage in tax debates. The state’s $4.5 billion rainy day fund also ranks among the nation’s strongest. Federal Oversight: U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz threatened Sen. Richard Blumenthal with possible legal consequences over his probe of donors to President Trump’s ballroom, as Democrats prepare broader investigations of the administration. Local Transparency: Norwalk’s mayoral role in City Council party caucuses is headed to a state hearing, after questions about whether the mayor can attend the closed-door meetings. Housing Assistance: Gov. Ned Lamont launched a program offering first responders up to $25,000 toward a home down payment.
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