Yankee Institute and CT169Strong call on the General Assembly to vote down H.B. 5002, a massive housing omnibus bill that will hand control of local zoning to state politicians in Hartford and strip our towns […]
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During a May 21 press conference, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) admitted that Democrats are still trying to find a way to pay striking workers — even if it means working around the […]
In its never-ending quest to “fix” local zoning with one-size-fits-all mandates, the Connecticut General Assembly is now pushing a bill that would strip towns and cities of the authority to require minimum off-street parking for […]
While Connecticut Democrats flocked to the Pratt & Whitney picket line for photo ops and soundbites, this wasn’t just about showing support — it was about taking sides. Some were there to push legislation […]
This week, the House may vote on a bill that would significantly restrict how social media platforms operate for users under 18, citing concerns over youth mental health and so-called “addictive” algorithms. Backed by […]
Connecticut has been ranked the 15th best state in the country, improving by five spots from last year, in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s “Best State Rankings” study. While the Constitution State’s […]
Yankee Institute urges Connecticut lawmakers to reject House Bill (H.B.) 6857, the social media “addictive feeds” bill. Although everyone agrees with the importance of protecting children online, this legislation is likely preempted by federal law, […]
One of the Democrats’ top climate bills, H.B. 5004, cleared the House on May 1 — but the real story isn’t what made it into the bill, it’s what got quietly pulled out and reshuffled […]
Despite claims of looming fiscal disaster because of federal funding cuts, data from the state’s new public tool show a different story. Last month, Gov. Ned Lamont launched a reporting system to track the […]
It was billed as a press conference announcing a new legislative caucus — but the real headliners weren’t the lawmakers. When more than 30 Democratic legislators gathered on April 30 to unveil their “Blue Collar […]
