McDonald currently serves as General Counsel to the Office of the Governor. If confirmed, he will be the first openly gay judge to serve on Connecticut's Supreme Court.
Longevity bonuses and hospital reimbursements are set to be cut, the Hartford Courant reports.
Speaking at a press conference Monday the governor also said he had to break the news Friday to some grieving Newtown parents that their children were dead.
Murphy, who was recently elected as Connecticut's newest senator, talks taxes, economic development, education and defense with with Eastern Connecticut business leaders
AG and social services caution consumers about postal scam involving government checks and sweepstakes prizes
The university's quarterly state economic outlook is grim.
The leaders of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities suggest the governor has overstepped his budget authority.
Starting Jan. 1, residents ages 18 and older will have to hold a three-month learner's permit before taking the test, similar to requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds, the state Department of Motor Vehicles said Wednesday.
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.
Officials for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy disagree with the state comptroller's deficit figures, but acknowledge they must now file a deficit mitigation plan with the legislature.
It's one of dozens of states across the country that collectively spends $80.4 billion annually to lure business growth, the New York Times reports.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy makes cuts totaling $170 million in rescissions from state agencies to try to steer away from the state's fiscal cliff.
The changes take effect on Jan. 1.
Connecticut is one of 42 states that offer the lottery game; find local retailers and tips on how to play here.
Norman Hanenbaum, a WWII veteran, is one of 12 veterans to be inducted in the Hall of Fame Class of 2012 on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
A discount prescription card just landed in your mailbox - but what does it mean to you?
East Haddam Free Public Library draws winners of chance auction at Thursday’s Thanksgiving party.
Take a quick survey to help the town improve its park system.
Haddam residents can get automatic alerts from the town for free.
In a vote of 6,323 to 5,202, Democrat Vicino takes the lead and the position over his challenger, Republican John Samperi.
The regional DRCs will be in Milford, Guilford and Stonington.
The governor has issued an order that requires insurers to apply lower deductibles for those filing hurricane claims.
Republican Ziobron takes 34th in East Haddam. Green Party candidate Schlag lagging behind in the 33rd. Democrat Vicino takes the lead in the 35th.
Where to vote, the list of candidates, and how the town voted in past elections.
Killingworth had 8 percent of CL&P customers without power as of Saturday afternoon; Haddam down to 0.05 percent and East Haddam at 0.58 percent.
Voting will occur as usual despite the widespread power outages in the towns of Haddam and Killingworth.
It's back to school on Halloween for Killingworth students, just two hours later than usual.
All of the schools still lack power as East Haddam enters another day without electricity.
All of Killingworth is in the dark, as well as most of East Haddam and hundreds of others in Haddam as Hurricane Sandy takes down trees and wires throughout the state.
Haddam was selected for a national pilot study of cancer risk and nuclear facilities.
Democrat Chris Goff and Republican Melissa Ziobron laid out their vision for the district during Thursday night's 'Voice of the Voter' debate at Nathan Hale-Ray High School in East Haddam.
CL&P is hiring 2,000 contractors from the Midwest and United Illuminating is hiring hundreds of workers to help respond to Sandy if the storm hits the state.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Middlesex County Connecticut for the late weekend, saying "there is a low potential for a major coastal storm with heavy rainfall ... early next week."
Killingworth's finance board chairman says 12th District Senate candidate Cindy Cartier's experience and fiscal responsibility make her a good choice on Nov. 6.
Matthew Budzik of East Haddam receives distinguished service award from Department of Justice.
Here's all the information you need for voter registration, where to vote and how to view a copy of the sample ballot.
Do we need more of the same? I would rather vote for his opponent, John Samperi.
Less than a week after the Town Hall Brawl, President Obama and former Gov. Romney meet for the last time Monday. Will you watch?
Cindy's energy, vitality and spirit is remarkable, proven and effective.
The week-long campaign, underway now, is targets commercial drivers and bus drivers.