Mark Pazniokas

Capitol bureau chief for CT Mirror, source for politics & policy in Conn. Reach me at [email protected]. But know I don’t care about your Wordle skills.

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Talk to the wing.

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CT GOP state legislative candidate defiant in face of criticism for anti-gay posts. House GOP leader suggests he end campaign, "do some soul searching." https://t.co/Qdozbpl9eR

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Josh Elliott endorsed for House reelection as he runs for governor https://t.co/qFy22bnaRB

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Matt Brokman leaves Lamont administration to oversee reelection campaign https://t.co/mHO6J1tsuj

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Ryan Fazio wins the CT GOP nomination for governor https://t.co/l5X6rnScGa

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Erin Stewart, accused of fraud as mayor, suspends campaign for governor .“It is my intention not only to suspend my campaign but also to step back from public life as I do what is necessary to address these questions and make things right."

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Erin Stewart, accused of fraud as mayor, suspends campaign for governor https://t.co/IEJkUw92LZ

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Erin Stewart accused of fraud in New Britain investigative report https://t.co/IEJkUw92LZ

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Luke Bronin beats John Larson in CT1 convention upset, faces primary https://t.co/CCxs0n4AHq

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CT Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney, a lawmaker for 46 years, will not run for reelection. Majority Leader Bob Duff exexpected to succeed Looney in top spot, Gary Winfield to succede Duff. https://t.co/a1aPTO3uhA

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CT Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney will not run for reelection https://t.co/a1aPTO3uhA

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Significantly short of the 20 years required a city pension, former Mayor Erin Stewart left office seeking a partial pension benefit that didn't exist. “Why wouldn’t I make the ask? I didn’t ask for the full thing.” https://t.co/oJ3DmJ942s

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"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains." -- Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' Laloosh https://t.co/f7DgITXIMJ

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Erin Stewart, GOP candidate for governor, walks back startling bribery claim made on WTNH, says only offer of cash came from little old ladies trying to pay taxes. https://t.co/L0Qo8FDDcd

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GOP protests display of tiny Pakistani flag on CT lawmaker's desk https://t.co/sSomqDyFev

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He may have the delegates. He’s short on the dollars. It’s time to check in on Josh Elliott, the economic populist intent on making Ned Lamont the first Connecticut governor to face a primary since 1978. https://t.co/Jm8MB07WnF

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Skeptical lawmakers grill two politically connected judicial nominees over qualifications confirmation votes postponed https://t.co/JYlAuzd0yd

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State Sen. Tony Hwang will not seek reelection to his seat.

Newtown Republican Amybeth Laroche is already running nd has the support of several GOP leaders.

Dems Rob Blanchard and Dave Rock are seeking their party’s nod. Blanchard has the edge in that race.

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The criticism was timed to coincide with today’s celebration of UConn taking over Waterbury Hospital. https://t.co/fSG5zVxmFz

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As promised yesterday @GovNedLamont line-item vetoes “emergency” earmarks: 'My objection is to the process' https://t.co/Scl1pbT78o

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.@GovNedLamont told legislative leaders Monday he intends to line-item veto earmarks and grants in the emergency bill passed last week. https://t.co/eLPQo7VqFp