House Redistricting Unanimously Approved; Windsor Redrawn
For the past 30 years, Windsor has been a divided community when it comes to representation in the state legislature.
View ArticleLieberman and the DOMA, Part II
In response to an effort by gay rights groups to convince Sen. Joseph Lieberman to back repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act , opponents of same-sex marriage have launched a campaign of their...
View ArticleObama Lights National Christmas Tree In 89-Year Tradition
President Obama and his family lit the National Christmas Tree as part of a presidential tradition that goes back 89 years.
View ArticleMalloy To Reveal Fraud Investigation At 3 p.m. News Conference
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is holding a press conference at the highly unusual time of 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
View ArticleChristmas Sales Could Help State Coffers
With the Christmas shopping season off to a rousing start, state officials are hoping this will be the best season in years for sales taxes pouring into state coffers.
View ArticleState Launches Fraud Investigation
HARTFORD—— The state has launched an investigation into potential fraud by state workers involving a food-stamp program to help victims of Tropical Storm Irene, Gov. Malloy said Sunday.
View ArticleState Truckers Protest Towns' Use Of Out-Of-State Contractors For Storm Cleanup
The state's association of truckers is asking the Department of Motor Vehicles to assure that out-of-state companies, which have come here to cart off tree branches and other storm-related debris, are...
View ArticleRowland Calls For DSS Commissioner To Resign; Occhiogrosso Calls Rowland A Fraud
Saying that “many’’ state employees may be involved in food stamp fraud, the governor’s legal counsel told all department heads Monday that they must cooperate with state investigators, as well as...
View ArticleJohn Larson -- and Nearly 100 State Legislators -- to Hold a Fundraiser for...
U.S. Rep. John Larson is coming to Waterbury Thursday to headline what's billed as a "holiday fundraiser extravaganza" for state House Speaker and 5 th District congressional candidate Chris Donovan.
View ArticleGOP Rules Change Aims to Discourage Paid Delegates to the Party Nominating...
The Republican State Central Committee is considering a resolution that aims to discourage wealthy self-funders from putting delegates to the party nominating convention on the payroll.
View ArticleTwo-Storm Panel Will Hear From Energy Experts Tomorrow
The panel commissioned by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to review responses to Tropical Storm Irene and the October nor'easter will hear from energy expects tomorrow.
View ArticleSupreme Court Grants Extension For Redistricting To December 21
The State Supreme Court has granted an extension to the special reapportionment commission to continue drawing the new boundary lines for the state's five Congressional districts for the November 2012...
View ArticleTwo Veteran Democrats Leaving Legislature After 20 Years
Two veteran Democratic legislators are both retiring from the General Assembly after 20 years.
View Article15 State Employees Being Investigated In Food Stamp Fraud
Fifteen state employees were identified Wednesday and referred to state commissioners for disciplinary hearings in the ongoing food stamp fraud that is related to Tropical Storm Irene.
View ArticleDemocrat Mike Williams, Who Dropped His Own Bid for the 5th Congressional...
5th Congressional District Democrat Elizabeth Esty has picked up the endorsement of a one-time rival for the party's nomination.
View ArticleMalloy: "This Administration Exists to Serve the Taxpayers and Not Ourselves"
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy this morning addressed allegations that some state employees fraudulently obtained food stamps following Tropical Storm Irene, saying any abuse of the public trust will not be...
View ArticleHighly Paid State Employees Got Food Stamp Benefits
Some state employees who are suspected of food stamp fraud are highly paid officials earning more than $100,000 per year, officials said.
View ArticleBrian K. Hill: Republican Party Rules Change Proposal "A New Beginning for...
State Republicans won't take up a proposed rules change that seeks to discourage paid delegates from participating in the party's nominating convention for at least another month.
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