This week at the Capitol: March 10-14, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
The Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration
Navigating the thousands of Social Security benefits rules is tough, but there are three ways to contact the Social Security Administration should you need help.
Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency ...
White House ‘not going to cut Social Security:’ LaCivita
The White House won’t cut Social Security, President Trump’s 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita said in a new interview in response to a question about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments ...
Will federal budget cuts sink CT tax break for families?
Advocates say tax relief such as a child tax credit is needed now as support programs shrink, but federal cuts could ...
House Democrat Shouts at Republicans for Shielding Elon Musk from DOGE Testimony: 'Why Isn't He Here Explaining It?'
Connecticut Rep. John Larson furiously questioned his Republican colleagues for blocking Elon Musk’s testimony on Wednesday, March 12, in a heated moment caught on camera ...
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, some question whether the program should be privatized
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security’s future. Some experts say privatizing the program ...
House Dem goes on screaming rant against Elon Musk, DOGE: 'Shame!'
Democratic Rep. John Larson of Connecticut shouted about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency during a House ...
‘Where’s Elon Musk?’ Democratic Rep angrily calls out missing ‘genius’ at DOGE hearing
A House committee hearing turned explosive when Connecticut Congressman John Larson blasted “genius” Elon Musk for not ...
Norwich Bulletin1d
Retirees in these states may be taxed on Social Security benefits: Connecticut is one
In addition to Connecticut, eight other states tax Social Security benefits in some form. However, many of them also provide exemptions. They include Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode ...
Connecticut Rep. John Larson calls out Elon Musk's Social Security comments: 'A hostile takeover'
Congressional Democrats, including Connecticut's John Larson, fear Elon Musk and Donald Trump are seeking to dismantle or ...
The Edwardsville Intelligencer2d
Social Security Administration faces job cuts, office closures under Trump
Social security restructuring via Trump, Musk and DOGE includes significant job cuts and office closures, impacting service ...