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CT’s Chris Dodd receives major award from President Biden, his longtime friend
President Joe Biden bestowed the nation's second-highest civilian honor on Connecticut's Chris Dodd Thursday.
This former high-profile CT lawyer did time in prison. Here’s what he learned from it.
Michael J. Cronin has seen it from all sides. As the top Connecticut Senate Republican lawyer, Cronin helped negotiate bills and amendments on the state budget and important issues like...
Who’s balancing CT’s budget as residents struggle financially? Top 2.5% pays 41% of state income tax
A relative handful of big hitters pay enough taxes to help balance Connecticut's budget as nearly half struggle to make ends meet.
CT House GOP leader calls for expanding PURA board after utility downgrades; Gov. Lamont refuses
Seeking to shake up the state's utility board and reduce rates, a key Republican leader called Thursday for Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont to appoint a Republican lawmaker to help fill...
‘More conspiracy theories than’ drones in skies: CT officials working to solve mystery gripping state
Elected officials have been frustrated and flabbergasted by the lack of answers from top officials.
‘Simply unaffordable’: What’s driving the high cost of living in Connecticut
Faced with the high cost of living, many Connecticut residents are struggling to get by against a torrent of inflated prices.
Former CT school board candidate sentenced to probation in First Amendment case
A retired officer and former school board candidate is appealing his conviction of second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace after sending an email to a high school principal regarding...
Battle over free speech in CT after former police officer convicted in ‘Pride colors’ case
Former school board candidate facing sentencing after being convicted of second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace following an email regarding a high school graduation
CT state Rep. Jack Hennessy, a US Army Ranger, massage therapist and FedEx driver, dies at 73
A longtime Bridgeport lawmaker died at 73 after serving 18 years in the legislature in Hartford. Rep. Jack Hennessy graduated from Boston College and was a longtime driver for FedEx.
Where are the women? In CT government they set early records but progress is slow.
Former governors Ella Grasso and M. Jodi Rell were role models for women entering politics.