Connecticut has the seventh-highest population of retirees and that population is going to grow, experts warn.
Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
A report issued this week praises the state's Earned Income Tax Credit for helping working families.
School officials from across the state met in a symposium this week to discuss school safety issues arising from the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. One takeaway from the meeting was that they don't want guns in schools.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks to the tragedy in Newtown, as well as Connecticut's budget, economy, education and energy.
Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon spent a combined $67,065,029. Of that, $49 million was McMahon's own money.
The main lobbying group for cities and towns tells the governor and legislature that municipalities must not have their state aid cut.
Lawmakers in Hartford will tackle gun control and budget issues during the new legislative session, which begins Wednesday.
Meetings scheduled for Jan. 7-11.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising the cost of stamps for first class letters by one cent.
A West Haven lawmaker has introduced a bill to make public the names of some 170,000 gun owners in Connecticut.
In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Connecticut is convening a panel of experts to explore all necessary facets of trying to prevent future tragedies.
In the wake of the Newtown shootings, the first of what are likely to be numerous gun-related measures was introduced this week in the state legislature by a New Haven lawmaker.
Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein asks everyone to be "thoughtful and cautious" over the New Year's holiday.
The DMV is reversing 106 years of history by now requiring adults to obtain a learner's permit before they can get a driver's license in Connecticut.
Effort is designed to spread teen safe driving messages via Twitter, Facebook and You Tube.
Meetings scheduled for Dec. 31-Jan. 4
Trash and recycling schedule also changes.
Speaking at a press conference Monday, the governor also said he had to break the news Friday to some grieving Newtown parents that their children were dead.
Municipal meetings for Dec. 17-21.
The leaders of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities suggest the governor has overstepped his budget authority.
Starting Jan. 1, residents ages 18 and older will have to hold a three-month learner's permit before taking the test, similar to requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Gov. Malloy's office released the following press release in regards to Connecticut residents being able to apply for temporary job opportunities to assist with Sandy recovery efforts.
Find out which town bodies are meeting this week, Dec. 10-14, 2012.
Find out which town bodies are meeting this week, Dec. 3-Dec. 7, 2012.
Secretary of State Denise Merrill officially certified election results and Connecticut had the 7th highest voter turnout in the nation.
Learn about the concerns that the library system will address in the coming years to stay relevant and offer the best experience possible to town residents.
Find out which town bodies are meeting this week, Nov. 19 - 25, 2012, in Granby and East Granby.
Mattress recycling and composting are two new offerings from the Granby Department of Public Works. Learn more about new initiatives and find helpful links for proper recycling here.
Find out what's open and what's closed in Granby and East Granby during Monday's observance of Veterans Day.
Find out which town bodies are meeting this week, Nov. 12 - 18, 2012, in Granby and East Granby.
Athletic fields which currently occupy a portion of the campus, including the Miracle League of Connecticut's new accessible baseball field, will be preserved in the move.
Wednesday afternoon programs and activities at Granby's public schools and Parks and Recreation department are canceled because of the approaching snow.
Granby voters strongly supported multiple changes to the town charter, grouped into budget and non-budget areas.
Governor Malloy on Wednesday released more than 200 photos that show the extensive damage that resulted from Hurricane Sandy.
Granby and East Granby both went almost entirely (albeit narrowly) to the Republicans Tuesday; Simanski won Granby; Zawistowski won East Granby; Witkos won Granby and the 8th district; Kissel and McMahon won both towns, along with the Romney/Ryan ticket
Get a head start on Tuesday's federal, state and local elections (and voting on Granby's proposed changes to its town charter) by seeing the ballots, checking the location of the two town's polling places and checking to see if you are a
Taxpayers and tax preparers have until Nov. 7 to file returns or pay taxes that were due on Oct. 31.
Members of Connecticut's Libertarian, Justice and Green Parties say viable third party candidates should be allowed in presidential debates and allege unfair voter laws.
Afternoon polling numbers show high voter turnouts for Granby and East Granby. Check back for more updates as election day 2012 continues.