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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING

Jul 30, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging actions by the Trump administration that would place new conditions on billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and emergency preparedness funding. The lawsuit challenges decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose conditions on federal funding appropriated by Congress for states to prepare for and respond to emergencies, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. According to the lawsuit, the challenged conditions would require states to change the way they conduct elections, including transmitting lists of registered voters to DHS, and assist DHS in enforcing federal immigration law. The lawsuit also challenges a…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT REGARDING PURA DRAFT DECISION FURTHER DECREASING RATES FOR CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS AND SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS

Jul 28, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released a statement regarding draft decisions issued this week by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) further decreasing authorized revenue for both Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG). The companies, which are owned by Avangrid, had collectively sought more than $60 million in rate increases in 2023. After reviewing the requests, PURA instead approved revenue decreases in 2024, reducing CNG's revenue by $24 million, or approximately 5.4%, lowering customer bills by an estimated $7 to $8 per month. PURA also reduced SCG's revenue by $11 million, or approximately 2.5%, lowering bills by about $3.50 to $4 per month. CNG had originally requested a $19.7 million increase, while SCG sought a…

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BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECURITY

Jul 26, 2026 Alex

Representative Larson introduced the bill in the House of Representatives last month [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As our nation’s bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most important source of retirement income for 4 out of 5 seniors and provides vital protections for disabled workers and families who have lost a breadwinner. U.S. Representative John Larson (D-CT) has introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Social Security is a promise that must be kept. The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SECURES COURT ORDER REQUIRING IMPLEMENTATION OF LIFE-SAVING SOOT STANDARD

Jul 23, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong announced this week that a federal court has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) aimed at reducing fine particulate matter, commonly known as soot. The ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' motion for summary judgment and rejected the EPA's effort to block the lawsuit. In April, Attorney General Tong joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing the EPA over its failure to implement a 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national soot standards. Soot is produced by sources including motor vehicles, factories, and construction sites. Because the particles are extremely small, they can…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION MAKING RENEWABLE ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE AND EASIER TO ACCESS

Jul 19, 2026 Alex

New Law Reauthorizes Renewable Energy Incentives That Were Soon Set To Expire, Ensuring That Solar Energy and Battery Storage Have a Renewed Focus on Affordability (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law Public Act 26-127, which contains several initiatives to make renewable energy, including solar energy and battery storage, an accessible and affordable option for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Connecticut, ensuring that the state’s renewable energy programs have a renewed focus on affordability at a time when costs are placing pressure on households. “As we transition to a cleaner energy future, we must make sure that every family, especially those struggling with high utility bills, can share the benefits,” Governor Lamont said.…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS FAMILIES THAT NO-COST MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CHILDREN WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today are reminding Connecticut families that during the summer months, nutritious meals are available at no cost to all children in the state, helping to ensure that students continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out. Any child age 18 and younger may receive meals at participating locations. No application, proof of income, or identification is required. To locate participating meal sites, use the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meals Site Finder at www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder or call 2-1-1. Because locations and operating hours may change throughout the summer, families are encouraged to confirm location and meal service times before visiting. “Access to nutritious meals is essential…

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Attorneys General Urge FCC to Strengthen Fight Against Illegal Robocalls

Jul 12, 2026 Alex

HARTFORD, CT – Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general are calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules aimed at preventing scammers from obtaining legitimate telephone numbers used to carry out illegal robocalls and text message scams. The bipartisan coalition is urging the FCC to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it more difficult for scammers to purchase and misuse legitimate phone numbers. According to the attorneys general, limiting access to these numbers would significantly reduce scammers' ability to impersonate businesses and government agencies and deceive consumers. Attorney General Tong said that while spam filters block billions of robocalls each year, billions more still reach consumers, resulting in nearly $2 billion in fraud losses nationwide…

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BLUMENTHAL, LUJÁN, & WYDEN DEMAND FTC ACTION ON HIDDEN DELIVERY FEES THAT DRIVE UP PRICES FOR CONSUMERS

Jul 12, 2026 Alex

“At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers’ pocketbooks.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take swift action to stop food and grocery delivery apps from using deceptive fees, surveillance pricing, and anti-consumer marketing tactics. The FTC is currently considering a rule to address these deceptive fees. In a letter sent to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Blumenthal, Luján, and Wyden called on the Commission to proceed with the rulemaking and pursue enforcement to protect consumers from these predatory practices. “For…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP

Jul 9, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves findings that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn't provide the fraud protection and resolution services that it promised and that are required by law – to help people when things went wrong. Connecticut will receive $1.5 million through today’s settlement. “Cash App was riddled with fraud, and the company did next to nothing to protect its customers from the devastating financial consequences. Today’s settlement forces major reforms on the platform, including real customer support, transparent and…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES HUD TO BLOCK NEW CHANGES TO HOMELESSNESS FUNDS

Jul 8, 2026 Alex

Sponsored Segment: Thanks to Re-Elect Paul Ganim - Judge of Probate 2026 for helping keep independent and local news going and helping keep it FREE to the public! This share was paid for and approved by Ganim 2026, Rosanne Gallant, Treasurer. (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors today sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a second time to block unlawful caps on funding for permanent housing projects that would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes. Just last month, Attorney General Tong and the coalition states won a separate case against HUD in federal court in Rhode Island regarding the agency’s decision last…

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT REGARDING PURA DRAFT DECISION FURTHER DECREASING RATES FOR CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS AND SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS

BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECURITY

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SECURES COURT ORDER REQUIRING IMPLEMENTATION OF LIFE-SAVING SOOT STANDARD

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION MAKING RENEWABLE ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE AND EASIER TO ACCESS

GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS FAMILIES THAT NO-COST MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CHILDREN WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

Attorneys General Urge FCC to Strengthen Fight Against Illegal Robocalls

BLUMENTHAL, LUJÁN, & WYDEN DEMAND FTC ACTION ON HIDDEN DELIVERY FEES THAT DRIVE UP PRICES FOR CONSUMERS

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES HUD TO BLOCK NEW CHANGES TO HOMELESSNESS FUNDS

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