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Campaign Notebook: Murphy, McMahon Close in Poll

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Connecticut Tourism Going to the Dogs?

The state sees new tourism dollars in finding and highlighting “dog-friendly” places in its “Still Revolutionary” tourism campaign.

FLASHPOLL: Romney Trumps Obama in Debate, CT Political Insiders Agree

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama traded verbal jousts in the first presidential debate of the 2012 campaign, and the consensus was that Romney came out the victor.

Who Won the Oct. 3 Presidential Debate?

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney duked it out in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday night, and participants in Patch's statewide liveblog were split on who came out ahead.

Campaign Notebook: Murphy's Attendance Record Criticized

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Sen. Blumenthal Submits Bill Limiting Antipsychotics Use in Nursing Homes

Another group of advocates for the elderly also is seeking a 50 percent reduction on the use of the drugs in Connecticut nursing homes.

Campaign Notebook: Seniors Rally, Women 'Pandered' To

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Connecticut Budget Deficit Projected at $27 Million

State Comptroller Kevin Lembo also says the state's economic recovery remains sluggish, Medicaid spending is on the rise and he's worried about sales tax revenues.

Grants Go Toward Tennis Court Pavilion, Arts

Oxford was awarded money from the Katharine Matthies Foundation.

Seniors to McMahon: 'We're Not Greedy Geezers' (VIDEO)

Senior citizens gathered outside of Linda McMahon's campaign headquarters in North Haven Monday to protest comments the Republican U.S. Senate candidate made suggesting a "sunset provision" be added to Social Security.

Feds Release $121 Million For New Haven-Springfield Rail Project

State officials announced today the project will bring or sustain 13,000 jobs and will represent, overall, a $365.6 million investment in the New Haven-Hartford-Spring Rail line.

Campaign Notebook: John McCain Campaigns for McMahon

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Connecticut's Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect Today

The new law follows one last year that decriminalized pot possession

Oxford Man's Petition Asks for Full Sentence for Former Tax Collector

Meanwhile, former tax collector Karen Guillet's husband has filed for divorce.

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Political races are heating up so show your favorite candidate support. Here are five simple steps to share your letter to the editor with the community.

Task Force Recommends Business Tax Overhaul

A task force hopes to revamp Connecticut's tax code in order to boost the economy in the state.

Cyberattacks Target Banks' Websites

Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman believes the attacks are the work of Iran, according to CNN Money.

Campaign Notebook: Older Voters Key to Senate Race

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Poll Shows Obama With Big Lead in CT, Malloy Unpopular

The president has a wide lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Also, people surveyed rank Gov. Dannel P. Malloy as one of the most unpopular governors in the nation.

Waterbury-Oxford Airport to Get $8.2 Million for Home Relocations

Residents near the airport have made noise complaints for several years.

Sen. Blumenthal: Regulate 'Misleading' Colleges

The senator outlines his bill aimed at the for-profit college industry in this press release.

Campaign Notebook: PPP Poll Shows Murphy Leading Race

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

CT License Plates Upped to 7 Characters

A $26 million DMV computer upgrade will open up a multitude of new 'vanity plate' combinations next year

Republicans Win Top Ballot Billing in Court

The court unanimously ruled in favor of the Republicans and against the secretary of state’s arguments.

Gov. Malloy Highlights Government Efficiencies in Report

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy talked up, in this press release, the state departments and the measures they've taken to save money.

Campaign Notebook: Murphy, McMahon Seek Female Votes

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

New Oxford Town Hall Hours Revealed

Town Hall will be open five days a week beginning next week.

Campaign Notebook: Gov. Malloy Tells Murphy to Fight Back

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Towns: CT Relies Too Much on Property Taxes

A lobbying group wants Connecticut to rethink its tax structure.

Campaign Notebook: McMahon Changes Image to Win Voters

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Campaign Notebook: Financial Pasts of Murphy, McMahon Scrutinized

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut

Oxford Hires Selectman as Public Works Employee

Dave McKane was hired to the town job Wednesday; he will remain a selectman.

Campaign Notebook: 30 Percent of Voters Undecided in Senate Race

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

DEA 'Drug Take-Back' Program Set For Sept. 29

The Drug Enforcement Administration's prescription drug initiative aims to get old and unused prescription drugs away from teens and out of the environment.

Oxford Lawmaker Speaks Out Against Early Release for Violent Criminals

Labriola worries what felons may do when they are released.

Campaign Notebook: Dems Use WWE Footage in Ad

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

2012 Hottest Year on Record for U.S.

The National Climatic Center weather-tracking agency says the first 8 months of this year have been the hottest so far ever recorded in the continental U.S.

Campaign Notebook: Murphy Campaign Quiet on Finances

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Connecticut Economy Faces Uphill Climb

A UConn report says it will take years still for the state to regain the jobs lost in the last recession.