What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Opinion: Why Connecticut Needs a Farm Bill Now

The following opinion piece was submitted by Bryan Hurlburt, Connecticut's Executive Director for the Federal Farm Service Agency.

Report Highlights Just How Energy Efficient We Are

Connecticut isn't the best in the nation, but our ranking in a new scorecard is pretty darn close.

FDA Targets Trans Fats in Processed Foods

The measure would remove artificially manufactured fats from the list of ingredients considered safe.

Wall Street a Generous Source of Campaign Cash to CT Lawmakers

There is an increase in donations from individuals from the financial services industry to Connecticut's federal lawmakers.

Voters: Election Day Registration Available Tuesday

Election Day Registration takes place for the first time in Connecticut during this Tuesday's municipal elections.

Everything You Need To Know About East Haddam's, Haddam's And Killingworth's Municipal Elections

The races, where to vote and more.

State's Medicaid, Food Stamps Recipients Could Lose Benefits, Advocates Warn

A backlog and other problems with the new state Department of Social Services processing system may cause thousands to wrongfully lose benefits.

DMV Says Website Improving Customer Service

Do you agree?

Drive Your Red Sox Support Home

Fans of the new World Series champs can support Connecticut charities with a new new license plate that supports the Red Sox Foundation.

IRS: Sophisticated Phone Scam Targets Immigrants

The IRS does not make initial contact concerning a tax issue via phone. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what you should do.

Blumenthal, Himes Pose for HIV Anti-Stigma Photo Campaign

A recent event offered free HIV and STI testing and unveiled the gallery of celebrity photos for the "HIV Equal" campaign. Over 90% of new HIV infections are found in young men ages 13-34.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Blumenthal Honors Waterford Marine in Senate Floor Speech

The senator pays tribute to Justin Eldridge, who took his own life Monday night after a long battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.

Governor Unveils ‘Shoreline Resiliency Fund’

The program, announced on the one-year anniversary of SuperStorm Sandy, would provide low-interest loans to help waterside homeowners weather future storms.

Haddam's, East Haddam's And Killingworth's Ballots For The 2013 Municipal Elections

The elections will be on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Does Your College Student Want to Intern in the Governor's Office?

The deadline is approaching for spring 2014 internships in the Connecticut Governor's Office. Here's how to apply.

$1.3M in LI Sound Grants: Exactly Where Does the Money Go?

Here's a breakdown of the grants.

Malloy Demands Con-Ed Failure Probe from New York State

The governor cites the economic effects of the recent Metro-North shutdown in calling for a full investigation into the loss of power at the Mt. Vernon, NY, substation.

Connecticut Tapped to Take Part in Teacher-Prep Program Pilot

The goal is to prepare new teachers to be ready to help learners of all levels from their first day on the job.

Killingworth's Ballot For The 2013 Municipal Elections

The elections will be on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Connecticut Plugs Into Multi-State Push for More Electric Cars

Governors from eight states announced an initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the roads in their states within a dozen years. Think it can happen?

Federal Funds Flow to Continue Long Island Sound Restoration

"The fights that have been won on behalf of Long Island Sound have been won because of you, citizens willing to put their lives on the line to say, 'No, we will not allow the industrialization of LI Sound. We will not permit its desecration.'"

Recall Issued on Reser's Fine Foods Products

Certain types of refrigerated ready-to-eat products from a Topeka, KS, manufacturing plant could be contaminated with Listeria.

IRS Tax Season Delayed by Federal Shutdown

The 16-day closure of the federal government will delay the start of filing season by up to two weeks.

Death Row Inmate Cites Abolishment of Death Penalty in Appeal

The Associated Press reports that the Connecticut Supreme Court is taking up the case.

Letter to the Editor: The Truth of the Matter About Killingworth Town Hall

To submit a letter to the editor, please email paul.petrone@patch.com.

Voter Registration Deadline for Municipal Elections Approaching

Registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 22; in-person deadline is 8 p.m. Oct. 29.

State Beefs Up Support for Mental Health Services

The governor announces two grants totaling about $9 million for early identification and prevention of mental health issues and a free toolkit to help families navigate insurance reimbursement and preauthorization.

Report: Connecticut's Online Health-Insurance Marketplace Fastest in Nation

An independent study finds the Access Health CT website produced plan comparisons within four steps, the best in the nation.

State Clamping Down on Tax-Permit Fees

Gone are the days when the Department of Revenue Services would renew the permits without collecting a fee — and its new tough stance has yielded $520,000 in just three months.

Connecticut Veterans Commissioner Honored by Jewish War Vets

Linda Schwartz received the third-ever Life Honorary Membership from the 117-year-old group at its convention in Richmond, VA.

DCF No Longer Under Federal Review

The state agency has successfully completed a “program improvement plan” prescribed in 2009.

Is There a Loophole in the New Connecticut Gun Law?

A Connecticut gun-rights group says it may be possible for certain weapons manufactured before 1994 to be purchased legally, despite the tough new regulations passed after the Sandy Hook shooting.

Auditors: UConn Health Center Needs to Tighten Reins on Finances

A state audit has found numerous instances of "excessive" spending while going through the books of the Farmington-based facility.

Which State Law Would You Strike?

Governor signs executive order seeking public comment on state regulations older than four years in an effort to streamline state statutes.

Avoid Foreclosure, Attend This Mortgage Assistance Event

Representatives from all levels of government and from a host of banks will be on hand to work with homeowners who are having trouble paying their mortgage.

Public Hearing on Future of Connecticut Pet Shop Industry Set for Wednesday

The "Task Force Concerning the Sale of Cats and Dogs at CT Pet Shops from Inhumane Origins," co-chaired by state Sen. Bob Duff and Rep. Brenda Kupchick, will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in Fairfield.

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.