The number of cases doubled this year in the state to the most ever.
News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.
Facing heavy criticism over his decision to approve a number of raises for staff, Robert Kennedy resigned from the Board of Regents for Higher Education.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to take up the case is a $3.2 million victory for the state and its coffers.
The intensity of the highly controversial and contentious U.S. Senate race between Linda McMahon and Chris Murphy showed no signs of letting up in the candidates' second debate Thursday.
Paul Ryan and Joe Biden debated on Thursday night in Kentucky, and participants in Patch’s statewide live blog in Connecticut offered some pointed observations.
The Connecticut League of Women Voters is reminding the state's 1 million eligible voters who have not yet registered that the deadline to do so is Oct. 30.
Robert Kennedy is freezing $250,000 in questionable pay raises to his employees, including one $48,000 raise Kennedy gave to one of his high-ranking executives.
A Shelton residents asks: "Where are the millions of dollars going?"
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was lauded for his work to decriminalize the drug and legalize medical marijuana.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was among five governors – all Democrats - given an “F” by the Cato Institute.
Road reconstruction, new fire equipment and a new animal shelter will all be voted on in November.
The nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis resulting from a batch of a tainted steroid medication has caused five deaths.
State officials announced 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.
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The second debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be held Oct. 16 at 9 p.m.
Under the proposal, which the governor will unveil today, some people in Connecticut could see their fuel heating costs cut significantly.
Online quiz helps voters find the candidate whose views most closely match their own.
The state sees new tourism dollars in finding and highlighting “dog-friendly” places in its “Still Revolutionary” tourism campaign.
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.
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.
Another group of advocates for the elderly also is seeking a 50 percent reduction on the use of the drugs in Connecticut nursing homes.
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.
A task force hopes to revamp Connecticut's tax code in order to boost the economy in the state.
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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.
Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman believes the attacks are the work of Iran, according to CNN Money.
A Salmonella outbreak led to more than 100 nut butter spreads recalled, now including Cashew Butter, Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products
The senator outlines his bill aimed at the for-profit college industry in this press release.
A $26 million DMV computer upgrade will open up a multitude of new 'vanity plate' combinations next year