Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Opposition to Student Loan Bill

Himes, DeLauro and Murphy voice their opinions about the GOP's proposal to eliminate the Prevention and Public Health Fund.

Minimum Wage Hike Passes Connecticut House

Connecticut’s minimum wage could rise a quarter a year for the next two years to $8.75. A new study says that minimum wage increases do little to effectively help poor people.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Senator Wants Micro Grids

And Chris Murphy questions whether "complexify" is a real word.

Connecticut House OKs Medical Marijuana Bill

The state moves closer to allowing medical marijuana.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman Praises Florida Senator

And DeLauro reiterates country's need for animal identification system.

Governor Malloy Signs Bill Repealing Death Penalty [Poll]

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy releases the following statement after signing S.B. 280, 'An Act Revising the Penalty for Capital Felonies.' Do you agree with the decision? Vote in our poll below his statement.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Himes Remembers L'Ambiance Tragedy

And DeLauro, Murphy express their views on Twitter.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Blumenthal Introduces New Bill

The senator wants to hold generic drug manufacturers accountable for patient injuries.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Syria Conflict Simmers in Washington

The senators bring attention to Syria; Murphy releases info on the taxes he has paid; DeLauro urges Catholics to oppose budget.

Bill Protects Citizens Recording Police

Officers interfering with people recording them could be in trouble if the bill is passed.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: NCAA Taken to Task

Lieberman on the Secret Service prostitution scandal; Murphy supports gay marriage as other Democrats remain silent; DeLauro warns of food stamp cuts.

Bill Could Eliminate Police Physical Fitness Test

Officers hoping to transfer to another department would have one less thing to worry about, while municipalities are given a little more leeway on how to spend their money.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Himes Wants to End Partisan 'Chicanery'

Himes wants to limit the ballooning deficit; Blumenthal and DeLauro seek a limit to oil speculation; Murphy supports "Buffett Rule."

Tempest in a Teapot Begins Candidates’ Uneasy Courtship of Women

Dear Democrats, We don't need your "help." Thanks, anyway. Sincerely, Women

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Mixed Reaction to 'Buffett Rule'

The congressmen give their views on raising taxes on rich; Rosa DeLauro talks about pay inequality for women.

Committee in Favor of MMA Fights in Connecticut

Connecticut could become the 46th state to legalize the contact sport.

We Haven’t Really Come a Long Way, Baby

The current ‘war between women’ pitting Hilary Rosen against Ann Romney is deflecting attention from the true ‘war ON women’ and distracting us from the real question—Who are we voting for?

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Blumenthal Wants the Rich Paying More

Blumenthal supports the 'Buffett rule'; different views of Lieberman's legacy; Murphy flush with campaign cash

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman Wants to Save School Vouchers

Blumenthal criticizes big oil; Himes wants to make the tax season less stressful; Murphy studies child care costs.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman Wants Help for Syria

Blumenthal attends a forum about flooding, Rosa DeLauro decries what she calls an "assault on women" in Wisconsin.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: DeLauro Defends Food Stamps

Blumenthal wants rental truck safety; Himes lauded for budget vote; Lieberman meets Syrian refugees.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Worst Dressed Politician

One of the "worst dressed" politicians represent Connecticut; Blumenthal takes on the NCAA.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman's Favorite Sandwich

Stamford's own, Lieberman reportedly has a sandwich named after him at Kosh, a new all-kosher restaurant downtown.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Blumenthal Fights Big Tobacco

The senator seeks more money for anti-tobacco advertising; DeLauro wants to curb rampant oil speculation.

State Subsidies Lead to 65 New Jobs

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy praises the "STEP Up" program for small businesses.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Blumenthal Supports NFL Probe

The senator may be involved in a "Bountygate" investigation; Himes tweets about his trip to Bahrain.

End to Death Penalty in Connecticut Likely

Legislators in Hartford, Conn. will vote to put an end to capital punishment. The people on death row will still be put to death if the law passes.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Himes' Office Returned $2.4M to Constituents in '11

Blumenthal support GMO labeling bill; Murphy supports Stafford Loan bill.

New Gas Tax Law Saves Pennies Per Gallon

Connecticut is among the highest in the nation when it comes to gas taxes, but a law being signed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will bring that number down a bit.

Gun Shop Meets Strong Opposition in Woodbridge

Plan and Zoning Commission seeks attorney opinion before making decision on change of use application

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman Calls GSA Spending 'Stupid'

The senator reacts to the GSA chief's resignation; Blumenthal praises members of the National Guard.

CT Pioneers Labels for Genetically Altered Food

Connecticut could become the first state to do so if the measure passes the legislature, but not everyone thinks this is good business.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman’s Final Hurrah

Lieberman keeps busy in his final months; Himes disappointed by budget vote.

The Hidden Price of Locally-Grown Food

Education reform bill is pared down; problems arise in a bill to promote Connecticut-grown food

Nearly 4,000 New Republicans In State

Eligible voters have until Monday April 23rd at 12:00 p.m. noon to register as Republicans if they wish to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: GOP Budget Plan Bashed

Murphy opposed GOP budget plan, Lieberman criticizes Syrian government.

Connecticut DOT Studies I-95 Congestion Pricing

Interstate 95 might become less crowded - and more expensive - depending on the action taken after the study is finished.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Blumenthal Defends 'Obamacare'

DeLauro on the Department of Labor's budget; Blumenthal says the Supreme Court shouldn't overturn the Affordable Health Care Act.

Feds Give Connecticut $500K for Solar Research

The money will be used to keep solar energy panel costs down.

Bethwood Eye on the Beltway: Bipartisan 'Jobs' Bill Passes

Blumenthal scrutinizes U.S. contractors; Lieberman talks greenhouse gas emissions.