1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (772+ words) HARTFORD, CT — State elected leaders and reproductive health advocates slammed the Trump administration’s latest attempt to cancel millions of dollars in funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs as “cruel and stupid.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (376+ words) HARTFORD, CT — Seven days if in-person early voting begins today – Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 – across Connecticut. Early voting continues through Sunday, Aug. 9. There are 18 party primaries this year, including a Democratic primary for governor. Early voting gives voters the opportunity to cast…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (323+ words) HARTFORD, CT— Connecticut’s ban on individuals under 21 from purchasing handguns is constitutional, according to Judge Sarala V. Nagala, U.S. district judge for the Circuit of Connecticut. “This is a major victory for commonsense gun safety and for Connecticut families,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (438+ words) HARTFORD, CT — When it comes to election security, Connecticut relies on the 3 Ps, according to Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, who cited the state’s people, paper and proof Monday at a press conference on election security at the Old…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (516+ words) “Gotta be smart, can’t just react.” Although this philosophy comes from a crime-drama show, it demonstrates the exact mentality the City of Hartford needs. In the game of chess, the smartest players don’t waste their entire time reacting to their opponent....

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (348+ words) Community leader, public servant, lawyer and politician John Droney was remembered Monday by some of his colleagues. Droney, who served as Connecticut’s Democratic Party chairman from 1986 to 1991, died Sunday at 79 years old. “John Droney was a powerful presence in Democratic…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (918+ words) The Connecticut Office of Inspector General and the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad are investigating an incident on July 12 in Manchester where a local officer shot and injured an 18-year-old man. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. on…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (735+ words) “Businesses don’t get to profit by trapping consumers in subscriptions they no longer want,” Tong said. “Connecticut is putting consumers back in control with strong new ‘click to cancel’ rights. Businesses that fail to comply may be engaging in unfair…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (783+ words) BRIDGEPORT, CT — The three candidates for governor played to their strengths Tuesday at a candidate forum held at the Cathedral of Faith in Bridgeport. The event, hosted by Faith Acts for Education, featured the candidates answering a series of questions…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (603+ words) NEW HAVEN, CT — What is believed to be the country’s first statewide citizens assembly got underway Saturday as more than 100 randomly selected state residents gathered in New Haven to learn about the state’s property tax system. Participants in the Connecticut…...