Emergency declaration means direct federal assistance in snow removal equipment and personnel, power generation, and other commodities and provides some specific federal disaster funding.
Gov. Malloy briefs Connecticut residents on the impact of the historic blizzard, which is being blamed for at least one death, and gives an update on the latest restoration efforts.
A Declaration of Emergency provides the governor with a number of emergency powers during the storm.
At Monday night's Board of Selectman meeting, the Board voted to send to the Board of Fiance three bond resolutions, including proposals to elevate several coastal roads in Guilford, such as Old Quarry, Chaffinch Island and Tuttle's Point.
As of Nov. 1 all purchases in this state from the online retailer will include the 6.35 percent state sales tax.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1, but offices will remain open for walk-ins and package deliveries will continue. Tell Us: How will this affect you?
At Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board unanimously elected to send the proposed 2013-14 Town budget of $30,878,0098 to the Board of Finance. The budget increase is among the lowest proposed in years; under 2%.
In a recent press release, Rivers Alliance of Connecticut dubs Sen. Meyer the "Environmental Champion of the Year 2012."
Here's how to find the best tax preparer for you.
Gitta Morris shares her passion to get an 'Aid in Dying' bill passed in the State legislature, that she says will 'promote death with dignity.' An informational meeting on the Bill will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Guilford Free Librar
Sen. Andrea Stillman, vice-chair of the Legislature's Transportation Committee, said DOT plans to offer weekend service from New London starting this spring.
Two sides clashed in Hartford Monday as parents of those lost in the Dec. 14 shooting, as parents made pleas for both social change and gun laws.
Guilford property and real estate taxes were due on Jan. 1 – you have until Feb. 1 to pay them without penalty.
Nearly one month since his nomination, former State Sen. Andrew McDonald was confirmed by the General Assembly Wednesday.
State Rep. Patricia Widlitz, Democratic state representative from Branford and Guilford, will sit on the school safety panel. Hearings are scheduled starting today, Friday, Jan. 25.
Experts who were directly involved in the aftermath of the Columbine and Virginia Tech tragedies will speak.
Gov. Dannel Malloy and Sen. Richard Blumenthal note Obama's Newtown reference in the president's second inaugural address.
From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.
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.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy doesn't mince words: 'No matter what outrageous new tool they use, the NRA cannot make a straight-faced case that sport shooters need military-style weapons to enjoy their hobby.'
Connecticut has the seventh-highest population of retirees and that population is going to grow, experts warn.
Yesterday, Guilford's State Representative Patricia Widlitz was appointed by legislative leaders to serve on a bipartisan task force addressing gun violence prevention and school safety.
At Sunday's Gun Control Forum in Guilford, Sen. Meyer presented his proposed bill on the issue, which aims at limiting guns in CT to those that only fire a single round.
U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change on Jan. 27.
Gun control and the state budget might be taking center stage in Hartford right now, but some legislators are also focusing on ways to help our four-legged friends.
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 take away from the meeting was that they don't want guns in schools.
Do you have something to say to your government official about gun control? Here is your chance: After the informational presentation on pending legislation proposals, attendees will have the opportunity to give their own input on the issue.
CT DEEP requesting proposals. Applications due by March 29, 2013.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks to the tragedy in Newtown, as well as Connecticut's budget, economy, education and energy.
The unemployment rate remained steady at 7.8 percent in December despite the looming threat of going over the fiscal cliff.
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,"
The main lobbying group for cities and towns tells the governor and legislature that municipalities must not have their state aid cut.
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.
A West Haven lawmaker has introduced a bill to make public the names of some 170,000 gun owners in Connecticut.
Takes oath of office yesterday 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.
He leaves the Senate after 24 years today, Jan. 3
Effort is designed to spread teen safe driving messages via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
A summary of the deal reached early Tuesday, January 1. Share your thoughts.