🏛️ Structure of Connecticut State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Ned Lamont).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of the State, Treasurer, and Comptroller.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Connecticut General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (151 members) and the Senate (36 members).
Connecticut House of Representatives Website
Connecticut State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Connecticut Supreme Court, with the Appellate Court and Superior Courts.
Connecticut Judicial Branch Website
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Secretary of the State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.
📊 Key Political Issues in Connecticut
Education Equity and School Funding
Healthcare Access and Affordability
Transportation Infrastructure and Public Transit Expansion
Climate Change and Coastal Resilience
Affordable Housing and Urban Development
Economic Growth and Workforce Development
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Connecticut: Encourages informed and active civic participation.
Connecticut Fund for the Environment: Advocates for environmental preservation and policy.
Connecticut Voices for Children: Focused on equity and social justice for families and youth.
📰 Stay Informed
Hartford Courant: Covers statewide political news and analysis.
CT Mirror: A nonprofit newsroom focused on Connecticut politics and policy.
Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR): Provides in-depth political reporting and analysis.
📚 Educational Resources
Connecticut State Library: Provides historical archives and government documents.
BallotPedia Connecticut: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Connecticut