Sophisticated Phone Scam Targets Immigrants

The IRS does not make initial contact concerning a tax issue via phone. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what you should do.

DMV Says Website Improving Customer Service

Do you agree?

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Blumenthal, Himes Pose for HIV Anti-Stigma Photo Campaign

A recent event offered free HIV and STI testing and unveiled the gallery of celebrity photos for the "HIV Equal" campaign. Over 90% of new HIV infections are found in young men ages 13-34.

Contract Signed To Begin Replacement Of Merritt Ave Bridge

The construction will mean the bridge will be closed and traffic will be rerouted through Manila Ave to South Bradley and Bradley Roads.

Blumenthal Honors Waterford Marine in Senate Floor Speech

The senator pays tribute to Justin Eldridge, who took his own life Monday night after a long battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.

Governor Unveils ‘Shoreline Resiliency Fund’

The program, announced on the one-year anniversary of SuperStorm Sandy, would provide low-interest loans to help waterside homeowners weather future storms.

Does Your College Student Want to Intern in the Governor's Office?

The deadline is approaching for spring 2014 internships in the Connecticut Governor's Office. Here's how to apply.

Connecticut Tapped to Take Part in Teacher-Prep Program Pilot

The goal is to prepare new teachers to be ready to help learners of all levels from their first day on the job.

Malloy Demands Con-Ed Failure Probe from New York State

The governor cites the economic effects of the recent Metro-North shutdown in calling for a full investigation into the loss of power at the Mt. Vernon, NY, substation.

Report: Tainted Heroin Circulating in Connecticut

Health officials say a batch of the narcotic containing a drug normally used in veterinarian medicine has led to an uptick in heart-attack like symptoms.

Federal Funds Flow to Continue L.I. Sound Restoration

"The fights that have been won on behalf of Long Island Sound have been won because of you, citizens willing to put their lives on the line to say, 'No, we will not allow the industrialization of LI Sound. We will not permit its desecration.'"

Recall Issued on Reser's Fine Foods Products

Certain types of refrigerated ready-to-eat products from a Topeka, KS, manufacturing plant could be contaminated with Listeria.

Connecticut Plugs Into Multi-State Push for More Electric Cars

Governors from eight states announced an initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the roads in their states within a dozen years. Think it can happen?

IRS Tax Season Delayed by Federal Shutdown

The 16-day closure of the federal government will delay the start of filing season by up to two weeks.

Death Row Inmate Cites Abolishment of Death Penalty in Appeal

The Associated Press reports that the Connecticut Supreme Court is taking up the case.

Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal Elections Approaching

Registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 22; in-person deadline is 8 p.m. Oct. 29.

State Clamping Down on Tax-Permit Fees

Gone are the days when the Department of Revenue Services would renew the permits without collecting a fee — and its new tough stance has yielded $520,000 in just three months.

Connecticut Veterans Commissioner Honored by Jewish War Vets

Linda Schwartz received the third-ever Life Honorary Membership from the 117-year-old group at its convention in Richmond, VA.

Report: Connecticut's Online Health-Insurance Marketplace Fastest in Nation

An independent study finds the Access Health CT website produced plan comparisons within four steps, the best in the nation.

DCF No Longer Under Federal Review

The state agency has successfully completed a “program improvement plan” prescribed in 2009.

Is There a Loophole in the New Connecticut Gun Law?

A Connecticut gun-rights group says it may be possible for certain weapons manufactured before 1994 to be purchased legally, despite the tough new regulations passed after the Sandy Hook shooting.

Auditors: UConn Health Center Needs to Tighten Reins on Finances

A state audit has found numerous instances of "excessive" spending while going through the books of the Farmington-based facility.

Hearing Pits Pet Store Owners Against Animal Welfare Advocates

About 200 attended a hearing in Fairfield on Wednesday hosted by the legislative task force on pet store animal sourcing.

Which State Law Would You Strike?

Governor signs executive order seeking public comment on state regulations older than four years in an effort to streamline state statutes.

Meet the 5 Grand Marshals of Connecticut's Veterans Parade

“The five 2013 Parade Grand Marshals are exemplary individuals who will lead approximately 3,000 veterans and musical bands at this very meaningful event.”

Future of Connecticut Pet Shop Industry Up For Discussion

The "Task Force Concerning the Sale of Cats and Dogs at CT Pet Shops from Inhumane Origins" wants to hear from you.

Merrill Kills E-Newsletter, Asks for State Audit

Questions first surfaced last week about whether the Secretary of the State was using her office to send out communications to Democratic contacts.

Avoid Foreclosure, Attend This Mortgage Assistance Event

Representatives from all levels of government and from a host of banks will be on hand to work with homeowners who are having trouble paying their mortgage.

Report: Merrill Used Secretary of the State's Office to Notify Democratic Activists

The Connecticut Secretary of the State reportedly sent email newsletters over the course of the last few months through her taxpayer-funded office, according to a recent report.

Up for Discussion: Future of Country Club of Woodbridge

The town is opening up the second community conversation. What's your take?

Federal Bucks for Sandy Cleanup Temporary Workers Largely Unused

The state just applied for an extension to put more than half a million federal dollars to use to hire temporary workers who were formerly unemployed to help clean up and repair damage done by Superstorm Sandy.

Petit '50/50' on Seeking 5th District Seat

Survivor of Cheshire home invasion confirmed Friday that the state GOP had reached out to him to consider a run to challenge Elizabeth Esty.

Letter: Supreme Court Decision Could Determine Whether Horses are Considered 'Vicious'

The president of the Connecticut Horse Council said if the state Supreme Court rules that horses are considered "vicious animals," then it could have grave impacts on horse owners in this state.

New $100 Bill Went Into Circulation Tuesday

Be sure workers and employees know what the new bank note looks like.

Antipsychotic Drug-Use Rate Dropping in State's Nursing Homes

The FDA has said the drugs can be harmful to those with dementia and have spearheaded a campaign to lower the percentage of patients taking them.

Fall Firearms Hunting Kicks-Off Mid-October

Hunting season opens soon for turkey, waterfowl, deer and cottontail rabbit, to name a few. New regulations expand junior hunter training opportunities.

Study: UConn Getting Less Affordable for Low-Income Students

Prices at the state's flagship university have increased beyond the rate of inflation, a new legislative report states, but it's the poor who are being hit the hardest.

Animal Abuse Registry: Could it Work in Connecticut?

Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing one today that would be mirrored off the state's sex offender registry. Would you like to see one in our state?

Need to Enroll in a Health Care Plan? Here's a Handy Checklist of What You Need.

Before you enroll in a health care plan under the Affordable Care Act, you need to gather some information.