State Wants Feedback on $2.2 Million Rotary Project

The project would enhance sight lines at the rotary on the Seymour-Oxford line, according to the DOT.

Let CT's Gun Control Debate Begin: Part II

Last week’s Patch Back on gun control made fodder for several well-reasoned online debates throughout Connecticut. What do you think will help stem the tide of gun violence?

State Shelter Network Activated During Cold Spell

Governor Malloy is also encouraging municipalities to open warming centers as temperatures are expected to dip below zero.

Sandy Hook Commission to Get Update on Police Investigation

The commission, created by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in response to the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown, will get an update on the police investigation and hear from two experts when it meets for the first time on Thursday.

A Look at the Man Charged With Running Sandy Hook Advisory Commission

Hamden Mayor Scott Jackson talks about the unique opportunity to help shape safety laws in Connecticut.

Murphy, Himes Lead Roundtable on Gun Control

The panel met in Stamford to discuss how Connecticut residents, community leaders and politicians can push for change to state and national legislation.

House Approves Massive Hurricane Sandy Relief Package

$50.5 billion plan now moves on to Senate for action.

Obama Asks Congress for Sweeping New Gun Laws

President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on assault rifles, would lead to "fewer atrocities like the one that happened in Newtown."

Let the Gun Control Debate Begin

Governor Malloy’s State of the State address, the appointment of the Sandy Hook commission and the opening of the new legislative session marked the official start to the debate that will inevitably result in new gun control legislation for Connecticut.

Newtown Superintendent to Speak at U.S. Senate Hearing

Janet Robinson will be among a panel of speakers who will discuss ways to prevent future gun violence.

Stamp Prices To Rise One Cent This Month

U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change on Jan. 27.

Unsung Hero: The Story of a Connecticut Soldier's Missing Medals

Gene Schaffer was a hero with two bronze medals awarded for military service with valor. Congressman Jim Himes helps reconnect his family with the medals they never knew he deserved.

Connecticut School Leaders: Don't Arm Educators in Wake of Newtown

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.

Oxford Legislators to Focus on Airport Zone This Session

The zone has the potential to bring hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenue if constructed, officials say.

Togetherness is Theme of Malloy's State of the State Speech

Governor speaks to the tragedy in Newtown, as well as Connecticut's budget, economy, education and energy.

Malloy Talks Oil, Pensions, Education at Chamber Breakfast

With one day to go before the state legislative session opened, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy met the Danbury Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at Cartus.

Report: Some Fear Gun Seizure Requests Will Spike After Newtown

The New Haven Register takes a close look at Connecticut's gun seizure law formed in 1999.

Congresswoman Esty to Serve on Gun Violence Prevention Task Force

"We can’t allow the loss of innocent life we saw in Newtown to happen again," Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty said in a statement.

Ammunition-Control Legislation Introduced in Connecticut General Assembly

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.

Unemployment Holds Steady Despite Fiscal Cliff Threat

The unemployment rate remained steady at 7.8 percent in December despite the looming threat of going over the fiscal cliff.

Report: State Mental Health System Needs Fixing

A new report cites the Newtown shooting as an example of why action is needed now to rectify the challenges people face in obtaining mental health services.

Chris Murphy Sworn In As Connecticut's Newest Senator

Takes oath of office today with wife and family by his side.

Gun Control, School Safety, Mental Illness Focus of New State Panel

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.

Oxford Takes Another Look at New Ambulance Proposal

The Oxford Ambulance Association says that another ambulance would help its volunteers keep with increases in calls.

Published Gun Permit Info Couldn't Happen Here

In the wake of the Newtown shootings, when the Journal News newspaper printed the names and addresses of legal gun permit holders in three New York counties, the reaction was swift and harsh. But it couldn't happen here.

Fees Waived for Sandy Hook Relief Donations

Sen. Blumenthal calls on companies to forgo fees - some ask for up to 13 percent for each contribution - and some major companies agree.

New Year Brings New Law for New Adult Drivers

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.

Report: 43K in CT Could Lose Unemployment Benefits

If Congress goes over the fiscal cliff, Connecticut would not receive any more unemployment benefits from the federal government.

Chris Murphy Calls NRA Statement 'Revolting'

The U.S. Senator-elect says the NRA has "made itself completely irrelevant to the national conversation about preventing gun violence."

Obama Appoints Biden to Oversee Newtown Policy Response

"We're going to be serious about making sure that something like Newtown never happens again,” Obama said in a press conference announcing his administration's response.

State Rep.: God Has 26 Souls in His Care Now

A YouTube video of State Rep. DebraLee Hovey's comments to the General Assembly on the Sandy Hook School tragedy.

[VIDEO] CT Congressman Speaks on House Floor About Tragedy in Newtown

Jim Himes: Guns "were designed with the explicit purpose of killing as many people as rapidly as possible."

State Follows National Economic Trend

As state unemployment remains high, a stronger national economic recovery is seen as the answer, according to one report.

Fiscal Woes Resurrect Talk of Tolls in CT

Transportation officials met this week to discuss the dismal state of funding for transportation issues and how that can be rectified.

Municipal Officials Question Malloy Budget Cuts

The leaders of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities suggest the governor has overstepped his budget authority.

Temple Plans to Pass Along Surplus in Form of Reduced Taxes

First selectman says the town has a $1.2 million surplus.

After Long Debate, Oxford Still NVL Bound

The Board of Education will continue to seek acceptance into the Naugatuck Valley League despite some objection from board members.

CT U.S. Attorney's Office Spends $20M a Year, Collects $60M

Here's a nice federal budget story: The U.S. Attorney's Office in Connecticut collected triple the amount of money than it spent in the last fiscal year, according to this news release from the New Haven-based office.

Hundreds Turn Out for Rest Stop Dedication for Trooper Killed in Line of Duty

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.

Connecticut Budget Crisis Could 'Devastate' Towns

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.