Merrill Kills E-Newsletter, Asks for State Audit

Questions first surfaced last week about whether the Secretary of the State was using her office to send out communications to Democratic contacts.

Report: Merrill Used Secretary of the State's Office to Notify Democratic Activists

The Connecticut Secretary of the State reportedly sent email newsletters over the course of the last few months through her taxpayer-funded office, according to a recent report.

Letter: Supreme Court Decision Could Determine Whether Horses are Considered 'Vicious'

The president of the Connecticut Horse Council said if the state Supreme Court rules that horses are considered "vicious animals," then it could have grave impacts on horse owners in this state.

New $100 Bill Went Into Circulation Tuesday

Be sure workers and employees know what the new bank note looks like.

Officials, Furloughed National Guard Cheer C-130 Arrival at Bradley Air Base

The 103rd Airlift Wing witnessed the arrival of their new C-130 aircraft, but the government shutdown scuttled initial training missions.

DEEP Fishing Report: Salmon, Trout Stocking Continues

Salmon stocking nearing its end, and conditions look good on Connecticut's waterways.

Extreme Makeover, Hospital Edition: $30M Energy-Efficiency Renovation Slated for CVH

Connecticut Valley Hospital is the first public building in the state to take part in the “Lead By Example” energy-savings program.

Feds Give Connecticut $3M for Job Programs for People With Disabilities

The grant is part of U.S. Department of Labor’s Disability Employment Initiative program.

Study: UConn Getting Less Affordable for Low-Income Students

Prices at the state's flagship university have increased beyond the rate of inflation, a new legislative report states, but it's the poor who are being hit the hardest.

CT Rail Commuter Council: 'Snubbed by Metro-North'

CT Commuter Council on possible Metro-North Refunds: "Who's really paying?"

Animal Abuse Registry: Could it Work in Connecticut?

Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing one today that would be mirrored off the state's sex offender registry. Would you like to see one in our state?

Need to Enroll in a Health Care Plan? Here's a Handy Checklist of What You Need.

Before you enroll in a health care plan under the Affordable Care Act, you need to gather some information.

New Haven Line Service Still 65%; Con Ed 'Working Around the Clock'

Con Ed expects to reconnect a high-voltage transmission feeder by Monday, Oct. 7, which will provide full service to the line.

MTA New Haven Line Special Train Schedule

MTA offers special train schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 4, increasing New Haven Line capacity to 65% of regular service.

Report: Violations Found in 20 Family Day Care Homes

The findings come from a new report on federally-funded Connecticut facilities.

Aresimowicz: Northeast Utilities' Slashing of 40% of IT Dept. 'Disgusting'

Northeast Utilities, parent company of the Berlin-based Connecticut Light & Power, announced it would reduce the IT department by 160 positions, drawing the ire of state officials.

Federal Shutdown Spares the Unemployment Line

Federal employees affected by shutdown can apply for benefits.

Series of New Driving Laws Take Effect Today

Among the new laws on the books Oct. 1, 2013: anyone convicted of distracted driving will get a point on their license and boat owners who owe property taxes on their vessels won't be able to register them.

New GPS Technology Allows State to Closely Track Bears

Environmental officials are discovering that bears will often stick close to home.

State Attorney General Fights Tribal Recognition Changes

The Bureau of Indian Affairs wants to make it easier for tribes to get federal recognition, but Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warn that could be a disaster for the state.

Government Shutdown 2013: Five Changes On Oct. 1

Across the country, 800,000 will be locked out of work.

Post Office Looks to Increase Stamp Prices Again

The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.

Duck. Duck. Goose ... Stamp. Enter the Waterfowl Artwork Contest!

Calling all artists! The DEEP's annual migratory bird artwork contest winner will be featured on a stamp that raises funds for conservation.

Legislators Pressure Northeast Utilities Over Potential Outsourcing

State legislators demanded clarity — and decisions — from Northeast Utilities and Connecticut Light and Power as the company explores outsourcing of IT jobs.

CT Veterans, This Parade Committee Wants You!

The 14th annual statewide veterans procession — the largest veterans parade in New England — will take place Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. in Hartford.

2013 Voter Registration Deadlines

If you haven't registered to vote for the 2013 elections, here's what you need to know.

Is Another 'Sandy' Heading Our Way?

While it's too soon to be sure, meteorologist Geoff Fox warns that the current computer model is "very similar" to what we saw last year.

Attorney General Jepsen to FDA: Regulate E-Cigarettes

Sales of addictive e-cigarettes come in fruit and candy flavors like bubble gum and gummy bear, which are popular among teens. The battery-operated products heat liquid nicotine, derived from tobacco plants, into a vapor which is then inhaled.

FOI Commission: Release 911 Tapes From Newtown School Shooting

The commission ruled against law enforcement officials' argument that releasing the tapes could jeopardize their investigation.

Death Was a Highway for This Moose on the Loose

Police held off taking any action until the animal crossed Route 72 in New Britain, then they shot and killed him.

Executive Order to Help Veterans Get Academic Credit for Military Training

Gov. Malloy's directive, Executive Order No. 36, is intended to better prepare veterans for the civilian job market.

Connecticut Court Deciding if Horses are Vicious

A ruling on the case — about a boy who was bit by a horse — could have far-reaching implications for the state.

FOI Commission Tackling Request to Release 911 Calls From Newtown School Shooting

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Commission is holding a hearing this week on the request from the Associated Press.

Medical Marijuana Logistics a Mindbender for Connecticut Municipalities

The state is accepting applications for marijuana growers and dispensers in Connecticut, but local officials are scrambling for consensus on whether they can — or will — approve the facilities.

Census Data: 1 in 7 Connecticut Children Lives in Poverty

17 percent more children in the state lived in poverty in 2012 than in 2008, according to U.S. Census data from the American Community Survey.

Six Republicans Who (Might) Want to Run for Governor in 2014

Tom Foley, the 2010 GOP candidate who faced Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, is the latest Republican to explore a run next year. But there are others — some declared, some also exploring — on the list too.

MORE Commission Wants Resurrection of Car Tax Repeal

Earlier this year, the State Legislature declined to act on legislation that would have repealed the car tax after municipal leaders protested. But the Municipal Opportunities & Regional Efficiencies Commission want to try again next year.

Deer, Turkey Season Starts Monday; Crossbow Hunting Now Legal

Archery hunting season opens Sept. 16 in designated areas.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy's Staff to Hold Suffield Office Hours on Tuesday

The senator's staff members will help residents with issues like immigration and Social Security benefits on Sept. 10.

Recall Issued for Motrin Infants' Drops

The voluntary recall, due to the possible presence of tiny plastic particles, is for the berry flavor.