The Week at the Capitol
Government AffairsCapital Update: Pre-Election Overview
ELECTION SEASON Election Day, November 8, is almost here. Connecticut — the land of steady habits—will likely live up to its moniker as we do not expect drastic changes in the political landscape. Recent polls have indicated that incumbents Governor Lamont and U.S....
Capital Update – Effective October 1, 2022, Certified Medical Assistants will be Able to Administer Vaccine
We are pleased to report the County Medical Association's perseverance in seeking legislation that will allow medical assistants to administer vaccines finally paid off! Read More
Capital Update -Week 4/23/2020
Hartford County Medical Association NEWS OF LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL MATTERS OF INTEREST TO HARTFORD COUNTY PHYSICIANS
Capital Update for the week ending April 10, 2020
As the state prepares to take on what is anticipated to be the worst week yet of Coronavirus cases in Connecticut, the county medical association and its legislative consultant, FOCUS Governmental Affairs, remain steadfast for your best interests. We will continue to...
This Week at the Capitol – Wrap-up
As session has now ended, this will be the last regular weekly update, but we will continue to send out periodic updates as events warrant. We hope this has been helpful in lending some overall context to the legislative process. Democratic Priorities Passed Overall,...
This Week at the Capitol – Sine Die
Today is it--the final day of the 2019 regular legislative session. By law, the legislature must adjourn sine die at midnight tonight. At that point, any bill that has not passed both chambers will no longer be considered. Sine Die As has been the past few years, a...
This Week at the Capitol
Democratic Infighting on Paid Family Leave It's been a wild week. Both chambers have moved substantive legislation in the last seven days, but the major session items of tolls, marijuana, and budgetary matters remain stalled. Notably, today the Governor held a press...