Maybe all Connecticut needs is a good massage
Lisa Wilson-Foley, a Simsbury Republican running for lieutenant governor, is opening a new business tomorrow. Apple Rehab Sport and Spa in Avon is the first "multidisciplinary healing center in Greater...
View ArticleBribery And Extortion Case Goes To The Jury; Closing Arguments Completed In...
The case has gone to the jury in the bribery and extortion trial of Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez. Perez, a Democrat who is one of the best-known political figures in the Greater Hartford region, is...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Mike Fedele Vs. Ambassador Tom Foley On Jobs; Two Republicans Also...
After clashing over campaign finance reform, Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley are now clashing over job creation. Some of the details on Foley's business career...
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Lowell Weicker, As Blunt And As Feisty As Ever, Rips State For Spending Too...
CROMWELL - As blunt and as feisty as ever, former Gov. Lowell P. Weicker ripped the state Thursday for failing to tackle the state's fiscal problems by spending and borrowing too much money. Weicker...
View ArticleSchiff's fate still uncertain; three congressional candidates appear to...
The Secretary of the State's office is busy reviewing the signatures submitted by political candidates seeking a place on the Aug. 10 primary ballot. As of late Thursday afternoon, it was unclear...
View ArticleDannel Malloy Releases First TV Ad; "Night And Day'' Commercial Describes...
The endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Dannel Malloy, has released his first television commercial of the primary season that focuses on his family upbringing. Titled "Night and Day,'' the...
View ArticleStonington RTC: We want Rob
Rob Simmons' hometown supporters are asking him to rethink his decision to sideline his campaign for U.S. Senate. "We urge Mr. Simmons to remain in the race and as his home committee stand united in...
View ArticlePerez verdict is in; guilty on conspiracy and bribery charges, not guilty on...
BREAKING NEWS: PEREZ GUILTY ON BRIBERY CHARGE, NOT GUILTY ON FABRICATING EVIDENCEA verdict has been reached in Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez's corruption case. More details at courant.com or follow Helen...
View ArticleHartford Mayor Eddie Perez Guilty On 5 of 6 Charges; Faces Up To 55 Years In...
Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez was convicted by a jury today on five of six charges in his bribery and extortion trial. The trial lasted about one month, but the long-running revelations date back more...
View ArticleDemocrats Ned Lamont, Dannel Malloy And Mary Glassman All Call For Hartford...
Two of the top Democrats in the state - gubernatorial contenders Ned Lamont and Dannel Malloy - both said Friday that Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez should resign after being found guilty on five of six...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Fedele Calls For Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez To Resign; Gov. Rell...
In another split with his former running mate, Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele is calling for Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez to resign after being found guilty on five criminal counts Friday. But Gov. M. Jodi...
View ArticleNo Announcement Until Monday On Peter Schiff's Petitions For U.S. Senate;...
There will be no announcement today on whether investor Peter Schiff has collected enough signatures to qualify for the ballot for the U.S. Senate. Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz's office is...
View ArticleHamzy tells GOP to line up behind McMahon
State Rep. Bill Hamzy of Plymouth used to back Rob Simmons. "Rob always puts service above self, and his experience, character and vision make him the best choice to be our next U.S. Senator,'' Hamzy...
View ArticleSecretary Of The State Susan Bysiewicz On Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez And...
Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez has relinquished his power as mayor - even while he vows to fight his conviction Friday on five criminal charges in a long-running corruption scandal. Before Perez's...
View ArticleDemocrats Ned Lamont, Dannel Malloy To Debate Live At 7 p.m. Tuesday On NBC...
The two Democratic gubernatorial contenders - Ned Lamont and Dannel Malloy - are scheduled to debate at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the local NBC affiliate studio in West Hartford. It will be the first televised...
View ArticleWords Dick Blumenthal might wish he never uttered
Colin McEnroe wants to know why Richard Blumenthal endorsed Eddie Perez back in 2007, when the case against Perez had already been laid out. Blumenthal's words of support for Perez actually made news....
View ArticleLegislature Expected To Vote On Real Estate Conveyance Tax; Possible...
The state legislature is expected to vote Monday on an extension of the state's real estate transfer tax that generates as much as $25 million per year for cities and towns. Without an extension, the...
View ArticleNew Chief Named To Lead State Capitol Police; Walter Lee Takes Over Following...
Walter Lee, Jr., a veteran officer with the state Capitol Police, has been named the department's new chief. Lee, a Manchester resident, was appointed by the leaders of the state legislature, who...
View ArticleSchiff happens: Peter Schiff qualifies for GOP primary
The secretary of the state's office Monday morning confirmed that U.S. Senate candidate Peter Schiff has enough valid petition signatures to secure a place on the Aug. 10 Republican ballot. The money...
View ArticleElectric Boat, With $15 Million Grant From The State, Will Buy Pfizer's...
There is some good economic news coming out of southeastern Connecticut. Electric Boat, the famed submarine builder, is buying Pfizer's research and development headquarters in New London. Pfizer is...
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