Johnson is facing stiff opposition from Democrats and some Republicans as he tries to deliver President Trump’s budget.

Now in bill form, the proposal sets minimum class sizes, caps spending next year, and significantly restricts which private schools are eligible to receive public money.

The Senate’s version of the bill would approve slightly more spending overall than the one that cleared the House earlier this month, though it still largely mirrors Gov. Phil Scott’s wishes.

US President Donald Trump's hardline agenda on everything from immigration to tax reform faced a key reality test in Congress ...

Speaker Mike Johnson has been making progress with moderates who've raised concerns about potential Medicaid cuts, but a band of fiscal hawks are refusing to budge.

Shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the Connecticut State Senate passed the second of two wide-ranging bills on an emergency ...

Lawmakers are back at the state capitol voting on a few bills. Last night, the house overwhelmingly approved emergency spending for special education and Planned Parenthood.

Senators hashed out various budget bills, including Senate Bill 2002, covering the judiciary branch. It calls for a 3% raise ...

The state Senate granted final legislative approval Tuesday for key measures that will allow payments to UConn athletes in ...