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Sen. Joseph Lieberman delivered a sharp critique of President Obama's decision to pull out of Iraq by the end of the year, calling it "profoundly disappointing."

The Malloy administration has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday to announce plans by NBC Sports to move into Stamford.

Everyone knows Halloween in celebrated on Oct. 31 but a state lawmaker wants to tamper with tradition to ensure the holiday is always marked on a weekend.

In advance of the important special session on Wednesday, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is proposing five specific intiatives in the hopes of kick-starting the state's sluggish economy.

U.S. Sennate candidate Susan Bysiewicz has picked up the backing of another national women's group.

The state Department of Motor Vehicles said Monday that it is pushing the availability of services on its internet website, such as registration renewals, and is "looking at all DMV services through 21st Century eyes to find leaner and different ways to serve customers better," according to agency spokesman William K. Seymour.

A union representing 1,500 state workers has filed a complaint against the Judicial branch, alleging the recent termination of two employees was retribution for their role as union stewards.

NBC Sports Group will bring more than 450 jobs to Stamford, converting the former Clairol hair coloring products plant to a series of sports network studios, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday.

Two years ago, a group of about 20 men, led by then-Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, came together to work with Interval House to raise awareness about domestic violence.

What would happen if a Category 3 hurricane barreled into Connecticut?

Retiree Duane Billington fought for 18 months against Jackson Laboratory’s plan to expand in Florida, and he was relieved when the proposal was finally withdrawn in the Sunshine State.

The Jackson Laboratory bill ( SB 1401 ) and the separate jobs bill ( HB 6801 ) are ready for debate in today's special session of the legislature. Both bills were made public early Wednesday afternoon.

Senate Republicans have been unsuccessful in obtaining the details of the $291 million deal between Jackson Laboratory and the state because Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has refused to reveal the documents - in the same way that documents were not released in Florida.

The General Assembly approved a $626-million economic package Wednesday aimed at creating jobs and lessening the regulatory burden on businesses.

Both chambers of the state legislature voted Wednesday night in favor of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's controversial plan to recruit the nonprofit Jackson Laboratory to Farmington with a $291 million offer to construct a new building and create 300 direct jobs over the next 10 years.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has scheduled a 6 p.m. ceremony to sign into law the jobs bill approved by lawmakers late Wednesday.

Looking to break out of the 5th Congressional District pack, Republican candidate Lisa Wilson-Foley slammed the Jackson Laboratory deal -- and the state lawmakers who voted for it.

Florida's loss is Connecticut's gain.

Republicans have fought bitterly against Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy this year on everything from record tax increases to paid sick leave to a controversial deal to bring the nonprofit Jackson Laboratory to Connecticut.

The state bond commission this morning approved spending $800,000 on a new vote scoreboard for the state House of Representatives to replace the aging electronic toteboard that frequently breaks down.

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