CT. Governor Reveals 2-year Budget Proposal
Deep cuts to hospitals and changes in Medicaid eligibility are among the reductions Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is proposing in his new two-year budget, set to be presented on Wednesday.
Connecticut
NY to get $3.5B in 1st Release of Sandy Aid
New York is getting nearly $3.5 billion in the first release of funds from the $50.5 billion emergency relief measure enacted last month for Superstorm Sandy victims, Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesday.
Conn Lawmaker Holds Debt Ceiling Forum
Connecticut U.S. Rep. John Larson is hosting a public forum on the federal debt ceiling.
Gun Protest Held near Wal-Mart in Newtown
Gun control activists gathered at a Wal-Mart store less than 10 miles from the Sandy Hook elementary school to demand the company stop selling military-style rifles.
Lawmakers Push for Superstorm Sandy Aid Package
Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week.
Connecticut Package Stores Open New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve revelers in Connecticut will have more time to purchase their libations this year.
Conn. Expanding Childhood Vaccination Program
The Connecticut Department of Public Health is expanding its childhood vaccination program.
US Rep. Chris Murphy Says Connecticut School Shooting Changes His Role In Senate
U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy says the deadly shooting in Newtown has changed his plans as Connecticut's newest U.S. senator.
The Latest on Connecticut School Shooting
For information on the shooting over the weekend, please check NPR's live updates here
4:59pm (last update 12/14/12): NJ Governor Chris Christie called today's shooting an "unspeakable tragedy."
Lieberman Delivers Farewell Speech to Senate
Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman gave an inspired farewell speech on the Senate floor this afternoon. It was the Independent's last speech before he retires at the end of this legislative session.
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