It's an option the legislature should consider, House Speaker and Hamden Rep. Brendan Sharkey says.
The Full Bipartisan Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention and Children's Safety will hold its last scheduled hearing Wednesday night at Newtown High School.
The commission, created by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in response to the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown, will get an update on the police investigation and hear from two experts when it meets for the first time on Thursday.
Middletown native and Connecticut's former Secretary of the State, who lost her bid for the seat vacated by Sen. Lieberman, enters a new phase in her work, away from politics for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Gun Violence Prevention and Children's Safety Task Force is hosting a series of public hearings as they look into the issues of school safety, gun violence and mental health in the wake of the Newtown school shooting.
The panel met in Stamford to discuss how Fairfield County residents, community leaders and politicians can push for change to state and national legislation.
Town Council approves resolution naming new elementary school after Stratford native who died protecting her students during the Dec. 14 school shooting in Newtown.
President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on assault rifles, would lead to "fewer atrocities like the one that happened in Newtown."
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy doesn't mince words: 'No matter what outrageous new tool they use, the NRA cannot make a straight-faced case that sport shooters need military-style weapons to enjoy their hobby.'
$50.5 billion plan now moves on to Senate for action.
Governor Malloy’s State of the State address, the appointment of the Sandy Hook commission and the opening of the new legislative session marked the official start to the debate that will inevitably result in new gun control legislation for Connecticut.
U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change on Jan. 27.
Gene Schaffer was a hero with two bronze medals awarded for military service with valor. Congressman Jim Himes helps reconnect his family with the medals they never knew he deserved.
School officials from across the state met in a symposium this week to discuss school safety issues arising from the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. One take away from the meeting was that they don't want guns in schools.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks to the tragedy in Newtown, as well as Connecticut's budget, economy, education and energy.
Danbury and Stamford can breath a little easier. Gov. Malloy said he opposes tolls on the state's borders. He didn't say he opposes tolls entirely.
The Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) funds will go to businesses adversely affected in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting.
Patch Back columnist Lisa Bigelow spoke with State Representative Gail Lavielle about the challenges facing the legislature in the upcoming term.
Rep. DebraLee Hovey originally posted the status Friday in response to former Rep. Giffords' visit, but deleted it Sunday afternoon, the Hartford Courant reports.
New Haven representative introduces legislation for action in the upcoming legislative session. Tell us if you agree.
"We can’t allow the loss of innocent life we saw in Newtown to happen again," Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty said in a statement.
Takes oath of office today with wife and family by his side.
The Cos Cob congressman discussed the devastation Hurricane Sandy caused in CT.; says Congress needs to help citizens.
In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Connecticut is convening a panel of experts to explore all necessary facets of trying to prevent future tragedies.
A new report cites the Newtown shooting as an example of why action is needed now to rectify the challenges people face in obtaining mental health services.
Toni Boucher and Gail Lavielle meet with Wilton constituents mobilizing to urge Hartford to produce “sensible, reasonable gun legislation” in the next legislative session.
A summary of the deal reached as the House approves the Senate-passed package in a late-night vote of 257 to 167.
The DMV is reversing 106 years of history by now requiring adults to obtain a learner's permit before they can get a driver's license in Connecticut.
If Congress goes over the fiscal cliff, Connecticut would not receive any more unemployment benefits from the federal government.
The failed campaign of Republican Linda McMahon made the race one of the costliest in the U.S. this past November.
Transportation commissioner expresses confidence in how proposals are being evaluated.
"We're going to be serious about making sure that something like Newtown never happens again,” Obama said in a press conference today announcing his administration's response.
Residents are teaming up with the group Connecticut Against Gun Violence to get this legislation pushed through the General Assembly.
The Board of Selectmen on Monday voted unanimously to forward the estimated $1.5 million fiber optic project to the Town Meeting for an up or down vote in March.
Guns "were designed with the explicit purpose of killing as many people as rapidly as possible," according to the congressman.
Tragedy, followed by grief, reflection—and soon, an important discussion about gun control—in Newtown.
As state unemployment remains high, a stronger national economic recovery is seen as the answer, according to one report.
The congressman addressed an auditorium packed with some of Stamford's brightest to discuss the issues their generation faces.
The leaders of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities suggest the governor has overstepped his budget authority.
Murphy, who was recently elected as Connecticut's newest senator, spoke about taxes, economic development, education and defense with Eastern Connecticut business leaders Tuesday morning.