'Amnesty' Could be Granted for CT Gun Owners

Those who missed the Dec. 31, 2013 deadline to register "assault weapons" and large capacity magazine clips may have recourse, but it would take action from elected leaders in Hartford.

State Grants Four Licenses for Medical Marijuana Production

The licensees will set up operations in Portland, Simsbury, West Haven and Watertown.

DMV Report: Teen Driving a Lot Safer in Past Decade

The study finds that a reduction in deaths, injuries and crashes among teen drivers has coincided with the passage 10 years ago of tough restrictions.

Ethics Complaint Going to Hearing

The Oxford Board of Ethics will discuss a complaint from a resident alleging a conflict of interest and nepotism.

Malloy Eyes Laws to Aid CT's Unemployed

Proposals include job training and measures designed to protect the currently unemployed from being weeded out by hiring agencies.

Five Things Connecticut Legislators Should Focus On

Here's what the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities says your elected officials need to work on when they return to Hartford on Feb. 5.

16 Highest Mill Rates in Connecticut

The highest mill rate in the state is more than seven times the lowest.

16 Highest Mill Rates in Connecticut

The highest mill rate in the state is more than seven times the lowest.

Malloy Unveils Plans to Bolster Mental-Health Services

The governor's budget includes several line items and initiatives to bolster treatment and training.

IRS Warns of Scams as 2014 Tax Season Nears

Phishing and other scams become common around this time of year. The tax season starts Jan. 31.

DMV Offers New License-Lookup Feature on its Website

Registration checks also now available at ct.gov/dmv.

Climate Institute Opens at UConn’s Avery Point Campus

The new research center strengthens the state’s efforts to prepare for impacts of severe weather, the governor says.

State to Make Decision on Medical Marijuana Production Licenses Next Week

The state is poised to grant three medical marijuana grow-house licenses next week from among 27 applicants across the state vying for the chance to profit from Connecticut's new regulations.

Governor Ups the Ante on School Security Funding

After doling out $21 million in 2013 to help 111 districts with projects to beef up security, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is including $10 million in his budget proposal to expand the program to all public schools.

State GOP Has Big Plans for Malloy's Budget Surplus

Republican legislators want to reinstitute the sales-tax exemption for shoes and clothing under $50 and non-prescription medications.

How to Strengthen Aerospace Manufacturing in CT? State Gets $1.25M to Find Answer

“We are talking about an industry that employs tens of thousands of workers and generates billions of dollars in economic activity and tax revenue,” Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says.

Internal Promotion Puts Klee at Top of DEEP

The appointment as commissioner of the agency, made by Governor Malloy, is subject to approval by the Connecticut General Assembly.

DEEP Waterfowl Survey: Numbers Are Generally Up

The annual waterfowl survey found numbers of the birds are generally up, some at their highest levels in more than a decade.

Are You Paying Too Much For Your Electricity?

Connecticut's consumer counsel and attorney general are warning ratepayers to check their electric rates for inflation.

In Oxford, 74 Deer Hunted and Killed in 2013

In all, more than 10,000 deer were hunted and killed in Connecticut in 2013, state officials report. This interactive map shows you the count for every town in the state.

Why the Whalers Left Connecticut, and Why It's Important Now

As rumors fly about a possible return of an NHL team to Connecticut, a state senator says a few questions should be answered first.

16 Lowest Mill Rates in Connecticut

Towns big and small make our list of the lowest mill rates in the state.

Malloy: Veterans' ID Makes Accessing Benefits, Services More Convenient

The Governor says he wants to raise awareness of this program so Connecticut veterans "receive the recognition and considerations they deserve."

Modern Makeover: State Stepping Up Online Presence

"We are going to modernize the way state government interacts with its citizens," Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says in unveiling a new public-private partnership for the www.ct.gov website.

2014 Tax Season Opens Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

Nearly 3,000 Residents Registered to Vote on Election Day 2013

The findings are part of a more comprehensive report on Election Day Registration is expected on Secretary of the State Denise Merrill's desk by Feb. 1.

Claiming Nepotism, Oxford Resident Lodges Ethics Complaint

A complaint says hiring the son of the Director of Public Works for a position in the department is a conflict of interest.

Claiming Nepotism, Oxford Resident Lodges Ethics Complaint

A complaint says hiring the son of the Director of Public Works is a conflict of interest.

Claiming Nepotism, Oxford Resident Lodges Ethics Complaint

A complaint says the hiring of the son of the Director of Public Works is a conflict of interest.

Foley to Gun Rights Group: As Governor, He'd Halt Further Arms Control

The Greenwich businessman who narrowly lost to Dannel P. Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race was the Connecticut Citizens Defense League guest Tuesday at the Middletown Elks Club.

DEEP Commissioner Headed Back to Yale

Daniel C. Esty is returning to his professorship at the Ivy League university, which had granted him a three-year leave of absence.

Malloy Plans Legislation to Establish 'Benefit Corporations'

The goal, the governor said, is to attract entrepreneurs who want to start businesses that benefit the public good.

DCF Working on Plan to Improve State's Mental Health Services for Kids

The state will partner with the nonprofit Child Health and Development Institute and seek input from families, youths, experts and others.

Feds' New School-Discipline Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids in Classroom

Recommendations seek to curb racial prejudice and stop excessive discipline for minor offenses.

Target Offering Free Credit Monitoring

The national retailer is offering a one-year service in the wake of a data breach that left millions of people's financial accounts compromised.

Oxford Democrats Endorse 11 Candidates

The residents will serve a two-year term on the Democratic Town Committee.

Heavy Rain, High Wind Hitting State Saturday

We could get as much as 2.5 inches of rain with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour.

MTA Names New Metro-North Railroad President

The head of the MTA says Joseph Giuletti, most recently of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, takes over "at a critical moment."

$11.6 Million Collected in Criminal and Civil Actions in 2013

That's the figure for Connecticut. Nationally, it's $8.1 billion.

It's Official: Danbury Mayor Going After Governor's Seat

"It's one voter at a time. One check at a time. One town at a time," Republican Mark Boughton says as he kicks off his campaign.