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Power & Politics: Absentee voting for all; Fighting for DCF reforms; Probe into New Britain Mayor Stewart

State Rep. Matt Blumenthal and Democratic State Rep. Corey Paris join the program this week.

News 12 Staff

May 17, 2026, 10:26 AM

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State Rep. Matt Blumenthal is sharing his support for stronger election security and a recent bill that will enact absentee voting for all.

Democratic State Rep. Corey Paris discusses his advocacy for improvements to the Department of Children and Families (DCF)and stricter restrictions on homeschooling. Paris also discusses what he managed to accomplish before the end of the legislative session.

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart dropped out of the governor's race amid a criminal fraud investigation just hours before Republicans were set to endorse someone.

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