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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Capitol Report: Budget, utility rates, Lamont debating third term
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week on Capitol Report, the panel discusses the recently approved $55.8 billion state budget and how lawmakers are attempting to tackle utility rates. News 8's Political Reporter Mike Cerulli speaks on Gov. Ned Lamont hinting at a third term. Plus, recent debates over content in school libraries. Finally, Connecticut trolls New York City and other cities with new pizza billboards. Watch the full show in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
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Capitol Report: State budget negotiations, Rowland's pardon, bear hunt
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week on Capitol Report, the panel discusses the ongoing negotiations as the state creeps closer towards approving a budget and President Trump's recent pardon of former Gov. John Rowland. Plus, the panel speaks on Sen. Chris Murphy's recent criticism of his own party. As bear season continues, lawmakers debate a controlled bear hunt and other proposed legislation. Finally, the panel remembers the Hartford Whalers, as 50 years have gone by since the team first took the ice in 1975. Watch the full video in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
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Capitol Report: A.I. legislation, Medicaid cuts, summer camp bill
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week on Capitol Report, the panel discusses the state Senate passing A.I. legislation, the 'Summer Camp Bill' and potential cuts to Medicaid. Then, DCF Commissioner Jodi Hill-Lilly joins the show to speak about National Foster Care Month. The panel discusses a recent exchange between Rep. MJ Shannon (D-117) and Rep. Joe Canino (R-65) over gender identity. Finally, the panel speaks on the Democrat vs. Republican Kickball game at Dunkin' Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Capitol Report: 2025 Legislative Session recap, P&W strike update
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This week on Capitol Report, House Speaker Rep. Matt Ritter joins the show to discuss the 2025 Legislative Session and Warehouse Worker bill. Plus, News 8 political reporter Mike Cerulli breaks down the Pratt & Whitney machinists strike and other organized labor concerns. Finally, the panel discusses the recent concerns of homeschooling advocates and a U.S. News & World Report poll that ranked Connecticut as the 15th best state. Watch the full show above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Capitol Report: Budget proposals, CSCU Chancellor steps aside amid controversy
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This Week on Capitol Report, the panel discusses a recently unveiled budget proposal from House Republicans and the first 100 days of the Trump presidency. Plus, News 8 Political Reporter Mike Cerulli looks at the growing popularity of ZYN nicotine pouches and what lawmakers have to say. Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Chancellor Terrence Cheng steps aside amid spending controversy. Finally, the panel discusses a CT Insider story about the abundance of 'left exits' on highways across the state. Watch the full show above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
