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CT Senate Republicans Roll Out $1.5B Tax Cut Plan Dems Call Empty Promise
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (312+ words) HARTFORD, CT " Senate Republicans once again pitched the idea of wide-ranging tax cuts and credits Wednesday, the day after Democrats unveiled a $25.6 billion budget for 2026-27. State Sen. Ryan Fazio of Greenwich, who is running for governor, called the proposal "genuine,…...
Lamont Staffer Announces Run For State Senate Seat
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (224+ words) FAIRFIELD, CT " The race to succeed retiring state Sen. Tony Hwang in the 28th District is officially on, with Rob Blanchard, who lost to Hwang in 2024, announcing his campaign the day after Hwang stated his intention not to run again. Blanchard…...
Lawsuit Claims CT State Trooper Acted On ‘Personal Vendetta’
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (581+ words) NEW HAVEN, CT " An off-duty state trooper acted outside the scope of his authority due to a "personal vendetta" when he initiated a traffic stop of a person he had a history with, a recent federal lawsuit claims. The lawsuit,…...
Proposal Would Direct CT Meals Tax Money To Municipalities, Cut Energy Costs
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (548+ words) HARTFORD, CT " Connecticut municipalities could soon receive a direct cut of the state's restaurant meals tax under legislation advancing in the General Assembly, a shift supporters say would correct a longstanding imbalance between where tourism dollars are generated and where…...
Third No Kings Rally Draws Thousands To Hartford
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (909+ words) HARTFORD, CT " Thousands of people braved unseasonably cold weather Saturday morning to deliver a message to President Donald Trump about their opposition to everything from his immigration policies to the ongoing war with Iran. Capitol Police estimated that 5,500 people gathered…...
West Hartford Teen Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Weekend Shooting
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) Hall High School senior Camden Siegal passed away on Feb. 24 from injuries sustained in a shooting in Hartford on Feb. 22, that is now being investigated as a homicide. Hall High School senior Camden Siegal, 17, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, succumbing…...
‘Not Separate Silos’: CRA Rebrands as Connecticut Restaurant and Hospitality Association
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) What has been known as the Connecticut Restaurant Association officially announced Tuesday that has expanded and is now representing the combined restaurant and hospitality industry. "When times are tough, our industry doesn't retreat. We unite, we innovate, we advocate, and…...
Connecticut Lawmakers, Housing Providers Seek $123.9M To Address Rising Homelessness
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (760+ words) HARTFORD, CT " As subfreezing temperatures strain shelters and warming centers across Connecticut, state lawmakers and shelter service providers warned that the state's homelessness system is operating beyond capacity, leaving thousands exposed to life-threatening conditions and prompting calls for expanded housing…...
Statewide Initiative Aims To Strengthen Opportunities For CT Students
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (221+ words) West Hartford, CT " A new statewide initiative has a goal of advancing upward economic mobility for Connecticut youth and aligning the state's education system with the evolving needs of the workforce. Education, workforce and business leaders on Monday gathered at…...
Land Bank Announces New Projects In Hartford’s North End
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (558+ words) HARTFORD, CT " The Hartford Land Bank (HLB) is continuing its drive to improve homeownership opportunities for city residents with two new housing projects in the city's North End. Representatives from the mayor's office, the HLB, the state Department of Housing…...