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Murphy Calls for Immediate VA Action to Reduce Veteran Suicide Rates

'These alarming rates of veterans who are turning to self-harm are totally and completely unacceptable,' said Sen. Chris Murphy.

Oxford Budget 2013-14: Where the Money is Going

Want to review where the money is going? You can.

Pending Bill Would Honor Vietnam Vets

Anyone who did not complete high school due to service in the armed forces during the Vietnam era would get an honorary diploma.

Connecticut Wants Crackdown on Distracted Drivers

A proposal in the state's General Assembly would also hike the fines for distracted driving violators.

Oxford Budget Ready for Referendum

Taxpayers will vote on Tuesday, May 14, at Quaker Farms School.

Oxford Town Meeting Notice

The town meeting will be held tonight at Quaker Farms School.

Proposal Would 'Create Chaos' in the Workplace, Experts Say

Business and employment experts are sounding the alarm over a legislative proposal they say would give Connecticut workers on-the-job powers "never before seen in the workplace."

Resident Trooper Program, Building Committee on Agenda

The Oxford Board of Selectmen is set to meet tonight at Town Hall.

Connecticut Comptroller Creates Online Tax Calculator

You can zap any state tax, credit or tax exemption you don't like in Comptroller Kevin Lembo's new online revenue tool.

DPW to Focus on Three 'Hot Spots' for Road Repairs

The Oxford crew is waiting on approval of the town budget before beginning work.

'We Got Shafted': Suit Pending Against CT Gun Laws

A Connecticut grassroots organization plans to fight new gun legislation in the court system.

Malloy: Eliminating Car Tax Unlikely This Year

The governor tells reporters he fears the proposal is not likely to pass the legislature.

Malloy Urges Passage of Bill Preserving Farmland at Southbury Training School

Governor creates task force to plan for site’s long-term use.

Connecticut Death Penalty on Trial

The State Supreme Court will tackle a case this week that questions the legality of the state's abolition of the death penalty, which leaves the punishment in place for those currently on death row.

Board of Finance Adds Money Back Into Budget

The Oxford board decided to put the money in after hearing comments from the public.

Oxford Debates Where to Put Its Money

More than 75 people debated the budget for almost two hours Monday night.

Public Expresses Disappointment With Budget Cuts

The Oxford Board of Finance defended its cuts Monday night and said they must think of all Oxford taxpayers.

Public Hearing on Proposed Oxford Budgets

The proposed budget would raise the mill rate 3.24 percent.

Expanded Background Checks Fail in Senate

Despite calls from some Sandy Hook victims' families, the U.S. Senate voted down a "compromise" gun control measure, 54-46.

Letter to the Editor: The Wrong Vote

Oxford man takes issue with his representatives 'no' votes on gun laws.

Murphy to Fox Sports: Cancel Coverage of NASCAR Race

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has asked Fox Sports not to broadcast a NASCAR race because the NRA is a sponsor.

Valley Woman Calls Out Lawmakers for Filibuster Threats

Erica Lafferty's mother, Dawn Hochsprung, was the principal at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Connecticut’s Gun Laws Brokered by ‘Gang of Six’

State legislative leaders have provided President Obama a framework on the national gun debate.

Residents Unanimously Approve Library Architect Funding

The town is looking at a possibly building a library that would cost taxpayers about $2.1 million.

Connecticut Wants Limits on Tanning Services

A state Senate committee has approved a bill, and sent it on for a vote, on a measure that would ban those 18 and younger from using tanning salons.

Oxford Lawmakers Explain 'No' Votes on Gun Law

Both of Oxford's representatives in the Connecticut General Assembly were against the measure and they explain why to Patch.

Malloy Signs Connecticut Gun Bill Into Law

The bill gives the state some of the toughest gun laws in the country, and includes stipulations for mental health and school security. See how Oxford's representatives voted.

Legislature Approves New Gun Laws

Your take: What do you think about the bill? Do you think our state is safer?

Retired Trooper Questions Malloy About Guns [Video]

The trooper says he doesn't like that law enforcement would be allowed to carry more ammunition than the public during Malloy's visit to the Valley last week.

Malloy Hears Concerns About Unfunded Mandates/Tuition Hikes [Video]

Gov. Dannel Malloy was put on the hot seat during a regional Q&A forum.

Valley Republicans Joining Forces

The Valley GOP will meet in Derby on April 12.

CT Lawmakers Want Police Training on Tasers

Bills pending before the General Assembly were proposed following recent Taser deaths in this state. But the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association says the bills could increase the risk of lawsuits against police departments.

Shelton Man Suing Oxford Over Tax Sale

The man who bought the Steelvault Data Centers building at 66 Hawley Road wants his downpayment back.

Governor Malloy Wants to Hear From You

The governor will host a community forum at Naugatuck High School to discuss the state's most pressing issues.

Proposed Heating Oil Tax Going Nowhere

The Commerce Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly kills the bill.

Proposed Bill Would Tax Heating Oil and Propane

The vice president of Connecticut Energy Marketers says it's "an ill-conceived idea" that will hurt taxpayers.

Malloy to Commission: 'I Do Not Support ... Confiscation of Firearms'

The governor responds to a meeting of the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission in which members recommend an assault-style weapon ban in Connecticut.

Malloy: Banning Some Weapons Won't Hurt Connecticut Gun Makers

The governor says state weapon manufacturers sell most of their products out of state anyway.

Families of Newtown Victims Pen Letter Urging Gun Reform

'In the midst of our anguish we have learned about the dangerous loopholes in our nation’s gun laws and we are compelled to speak out to save others from suffering what we have endured,' reads a portion of the letter.