Connecticut politics

Attorney General Tong Announces Court Ruling Against Federal Tariffs

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment in the lawsuit filed March 5 by 24 states, including Connecticut. “We just beat Donald Trump for the second time in the Court of International Trade to stop his illegal tariffs from inflicting needless chaos and costs on American families. We sued to block his first round of lawless tariffs and won 6-3…

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Sen. Tony Hwang Honored After Nearly Two Decades of Public Service

Sen. Hwang Bids Farewell to CT State Senate Following Nearly Two Decades of Public Service; Honored by Bipartisan Colleagues HARTFORD – State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) on Tuesday delivered an emotional farewell address in the State Senate circle as colleagues honored his nearly 20 years of service in the Connecticut General Assembly ahead of the close of the 2026 legislative session on May 6. Sen. Hwang served six years in the House of Representatives before joining the State Senate in 2014. Sen. Hwang, who historically became the first Asian American elected to the Senate, reflected on his American immigrant experience, the privilege of public service, and the responsibility of preserving the institution of integrity, civility and statesmanship. “We are truly…

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Bridgeport Budget Proposal Slashes Mill Rate, Boosts Schools and Services

Mayor Ganim’s Budget Proposes Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; Historic Local Funding for Schools and Free Park Stickers for Residents Ganim’s Budget Proposal Also Includes Expansion of Senior and Veteran Tax Relief, Expansion of Supervised Balloting, and Significant Increase in Library Funding Mayor Joseph P. Ganim has officially submitted his proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget to the Bridgeport City Council, highlighting a major shift in the city’s financial outlook. Driven by a 62.5% increase in the Grand List to $13 billion, the proposal calls for a reduction in the mill rate from 43.45 to 27.75, marking the lowest level seen in decades. The proposed budget leverages significant economic growth to provide taxpayer relief while investing in key areas such…

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