Christopher Keating

Hartford

Capitol Bureau Chief at Hartford Courant

@hartfordcourant Capitol Bureau Chief for 28 of past 30 years; from Weicker to Lamont; Fordham, Columbia J School; 5 times on Wash Post list of top CT reporters

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With ‘outrage machine cranked up’ and loud calls for veto, CT housing bill in limbo on Lamont desk

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Christopher Keating

With a deadline looming Tuesday, the most controversial bill in Connecticut remains on Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. The governor must sign or veto Democrat’s housing bill, House Bill 5002, in the next few days. In the same way that Lamont has repeatedly declined to say if he will run for re-election in 2026, he has not publicly stated what he will do.
CT Democrats fight back after U.S. Supreme Court decision on transgender care hailed by Trump

1 week ago | courant.com | Christopher Keating

After a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Connecticut Democrats are fighting back to preserve transgender care for minors. Democrats nationwide are supporting two separate measures, the Equality Act and the No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act, that are designed to push for non-discrimination protections at the federal level. The pushback has increased in the days since the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 in Skrmetti v.
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Christopher Keating

By Christopher Keating - Hartford Courant (TNS) HARTFORD, Conn. - Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night in Hartford. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Christopher Keating

HARTFORD, Conn. — Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night in Hartford. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Christopher Keating

HARTFORD, Conn. - Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night in Hartford. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall.
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | courant.com | Christopher Keating

Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall.
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Christopher Keating

Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall.
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | Christopher Keating

HARTFORD, Conn. — Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night in Hartford. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall. kAm“~FC 3:886DE 492==6?86 C:89E ?@H :D H6 ?665 56>@4C24J … >@C6 E92? 6G6C[ 2?5 :E’D AC@323=J 2D H62< 2D :E’D 366?
Former President Obama touts American democracy to sold-out crowd in Hartford

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Christopher Keating

HARTFORD, Conn. — Former President Barack Obama never once mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the current president was never far from the conversation Tuesday night in Hartford. Touching on a wide range of topics, Obama delivered a history lesson about democracy and freedom with references to the Civil War, World War II, civil rights, solidarity in Poland, and the Berlin Wall. kAm“~FC 3:886DE 492==6?86 C:89E ?@H :D H6 ?665 56>@4C24J … >@C6 E92? 6G6C[ 2?5 :E’D AC@323=J 2D H62< 2D :E’D 366?
CT senator says MAGA ‘bathed in political violence’ as lawmakers here consider safety

1 week ago | courant.com | Christopher Keating

The assassination of a former House Speaker in Minnesota sent shock waves throughout the political world, but lawmakers were unsure Monday if the violence will lead to long-term security changes in Connecticut. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the shootings of four people rattled legislators around the country, but added that the violence would not cause him to change his routine of constant appearances across the state. The Sept.