Power & Politics: One-on-one with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright; CT State Treasurer Erick Russell on his run for re-election
Published on April 18, 2026.
The News 12 Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum interviewed U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright for a one-on-one interview and discussed key issues such as gas prices, the future of the power grid, and the state Treasurer Erick Russell. The Department of Justice is suing Connecticut over its sanctuary city policies, specifically the Trust Act, which restricts state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agents.
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