The Second District Democrat is asking his Facebook and Twitter followers for their thoughts and ideas on what Congress should be doing right now and will share some of them on Youtube later this week.
A committee has recommended educational cost sharing grants look at median income and the number of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, among measures of relative wealth.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising the cost of stamps for first class letters by one cent.
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 take away from the meeting was that they don't want guns in schools.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy spoke to the tragedy in Newtown, as well as Connecticut's budget, economy, education and energy.
Mayor Marian Galbraith said an investment firm is looking at the offers to see if they are viable and offer any better value than the sale to CTP for $150,000.
The state has awarded grants totaling $9 million to preserve nearly 3,000 acres of land across Connecticut in 35 cities and towns, including Groton.
The failed campaign of Republican Linda McMahon made the race one of the costliest in the U.S. this past November.
The 16 members will now "begin the task of taking a broad, systemic approach in crafting the recommendations that will lead to comprehensive legislative and policy changes that must occur following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School,"
Subdivision had wanted $20,800 not covered by FEMA.
The Southington resident could soon join the panel of justices on Connecticut's highest court after receiving the nomination from Gov. Dannel Malloy Monday.
The main lobbying group for cities and towns tells the governor and legislature that municipalities must not have their state aid cut.
Groton City borrowed $34.5 million to build an independent cable company to give viewers choice. Last month, it sold Thames Valley Communications for $150,000 to the only taker.
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.
Takes oath of office today with wife and family by his side.
In the wake of the Newtown shootings the first of what is likely to be numerous gun-related measures was introduced this week in the state legislature by a New Haven lawmaker.
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. The measure is one of dozens of new state laws that take effect Jan. 1, 2013.
Govs. Malloy, Christie an Cuomo sign joint letter Friday asking the U.S. House of Representatives to pass Superstorm Sandy aid package without, citing "time of crisis."
Effort is designed to spread teen safe driving messages via Twitter, Facebook and You Tube
McDonald currently serves as General Counsel to the Office of the Governor. If confirmed, he will be the first openly gay judge to serve on Connecticut's Supreme Court.
He leaves the Senate after 24 years on Jan. 3
"We're going to be serious about making sure that something like Newtown never happens again,” Obama said in a press conference today announcing his administration's response.
Longevity bonuses and hospital reimbursements are set to be cut, the Hartford Courant reports.
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.
With votes from town officials last night, the stage is set for Sandy Hook School students to attend Chalk Hill in Monroe, but a return date has not been announced following the deadly shooting in Newtown.
The leaders of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities suggest the governor has overstepped his budget authority.
Closed middle school could also become home to an alternative school for students in grades K-12.
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, the state Department of Motor Vehicles said Wednesday.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy joined state troopers, officials and the family of TPC Kenneth Hall of Hartford, who died Sept. 2, 2010, when his cruiser was hit by a speeding driver on I-91 in Enfield, at a ceremony naming the Middletown rest stop for Hall.
Town leaders at a meeting this week said they're worried the deepening budget problems, which include a growing deficit that is expected to balloon to more than $1 billion next year, will mean cuts in town aid.
Local lawmakers said Tuesday they would try to help, but didn’t know how successful they would be.
Officials for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy disagree with the state comptroller's deficit figures, but acknowledge they must now file a deficit mitigation plan with the legislature.
Groton among communities in Connecticut that collectively receive $80.4 billion annually to lure business growth, the New York Times reports.
The money is part of $81 billion being sought by Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
Trigger can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Secretary of State Denise Merrill officially certified election results Wednesday and Connecticut had the 7th highest voter turnout in the nation.
The governor slashes agency funding, saying, "State government needs to live within its means."
Connecticut is one of 42 states that offer the lottery game; find Groton retailers and tips on how to play here.
The changes take effect on Jan. 1.