Lisa Hagen
Federal policy reporterLisa Hagen is CT Public and CT Mirror’s shared Federal Policy Reporter. Based in Washington, D.C., she focuses on the impact of federal policy in Connecticut and covers the state’s congressional delegation. Lisa previously covered national politics and campaigns for U.S. News & World Report, The Hill and National Journal’s Hotline.
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Gino DiGiovanni Jr., a former alderman who lost a mayoral race in Derby in November, was sentenced Wednesday for entering the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, as riots broke out to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election. -
A federal program reducing monthly internet bills and providing device subsidies for lower-income households will sunset at the end of April if Congress does not renew funding. -
In the first three months of the year, Republican candidate George Logan raised slightly more money than U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes for the second fundraising quarter in a row. But the Democratic incumbent still maintains a significant cash advantage. -
The U.S. Department of Justice finalized a rule that will include more background checks for online purchases as well as sales through gun shows and flea markets. -
In an effort to better address workforce gaps, Congress took the first step Tuesday night in passing federal legislation to bolster workforce development programs. It also updates an existing law that has benefited the state, but has also seen some shortfalls over the past decade, according to those in the manufacturing industry. -
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., delved into his emerging role as a negotiator and the thorny debate over compromise and bipartisanship at a time when Congress is riddled with dysfunction. -
En 2022, el Comité Nacional Republicano (CNR) se embarcó en un esfuerzo para aumentar la participación de los votantes de color en comunidades donde el Partido Republicano ha tenido tradicionalmente un menor apoyo. Una parte central de esta iniciativa fue la inversión en centros comunitarios en todo el país. -
Based on requests made by Connecticut’s congressional delegation, a total of 180 local projects across dozens of towns and cities will receive federal funding related to infrastructure, transportation, education and social services. -
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut said the controversy surrounding a once-secret Coast Guard investigation provided more momentum for Congress to take the first step in passing protections for cadets who report instances of sexual assault or harassment but fear consequences associated with minor infractions. -
Connecticut Republican officials would like to see a new community center — this time in a different part of Connecticut’s 5th District.
