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How State Political Parties Impact Elections
Connecticut, along with the rest of the nation, is in the final stages of a historic election. Today, we would like to share our view on how state political parties play a major role in the outcome of elections and why it is important. For starters, a political party...
A look into the job of a Constituent Engagement Coordinator
Elected Officials are the public face of the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA). Frequently meeting with constituents, advocates, fellow politicians and working to pass legislation to introduce or make adjustments to existing state laws. In order for legislators to...
PURA Rate Making
Have you ever wondered what is included in one’s electric bill and how those numbers are developed. This blog will take a look at the factors that go into a residential electric bill: it is important to note Commercial Electric bills often can qualify for different...
Executive & Legislative Nominations
When the newly elected Governor takes office, one of their first orders of business will be to appoint commissioners of the State’s Agencies and Departments. The executive nominations process also applies to heads of quasi-public agencies such as the Public Utilities...
State Bonding Process
Much like the state budget, Connecticut’s bonding process begins with a proposal for capital expenditures from the governor. At the beginning of each odd-numbered year, during which a biennial budget is to be adopted, the governor presents a proposed capital budget to...
Permanent Legislative Commissions
Among the nonpartisan arms of the legislature are three permanent commissions designed to provide the Governor and the legislature with research, guidance, and advocacy within particular areas of policy. These commissions includeThe Connecticut Commission on Women,...
The Committees of the General Assembly
When bills are first introduced, they are referred to the appropriate committee of cognizance. As we have discussed before, that process it determined by the Legislative Commissioners’ Office in conjunction with the screening committees. What we have not yet discussed...
Constitutional Offices
During campaign season, the gubernatorial election tends to overshadow the other constitutional candidates. But as advocates we understand that these offices are fundamental to the operations of the State, and they hold a considerable amount of both statutory and...
The Governor of Connecticut
The Governor of Connecticut is elected every four years, with no limit on the number of terms they may serve. During the general election gubernatorial candidates campaign with and are elected alongside their Lt. Governor. However, during the primaries candidates for...