In a guest column for the New Haven Independent, Matt Smith says there is ageism and sexism in play from young men who are trying to unseat state Rep. Pat Dillon — thinly masked by dog whistles like ...

In a 40-minute press conference, Lamont spent about a half hour answering questions about numerous topics, including ...

The bill is a reaction to the Trump administration’s hostility to policies based on race or gender, as well efforts to erase ...

HB 5143 requires new employees to complete at least eight hours of paid initial training and mandates ongoing annual ...

The bill is a reaction to the Trump administration’s hostility to policies based on race or gender, as well efforts to erase ...

Among other things, the bill expands absentee voting to all eligible voters, eliminating the need for voters to have an ...

HARTFORD, CT — The Connecticut legislature has confirmed the nomination of Christina D. Ghio to serve as Connecticut’s Child Advocate, a position with subpoena power that is responsible for monitoring ...

An act intended to enhance online safety cleared the House Friday by a bipartisan 131-17 vote. The legislation, Senate Bill 5, passed the state Senate by a 32-4 vote last month and now heads to Gov.

The deal, which was negotiated between the state and the Connecticut Hospital Association, replaces the current five-year hospital tax agreement that is set to expire June 30.

Sen. Ryan Fazio, R-Greenwich, and former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey at a debate in Farmington on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Credit: Screengrab / WTIC News Talk 1080 AM FARMINGTON, CT — Two ...

An amendment to House Bill 5464, An Act Implementing Recommendations From the Department of Transportation, removed section 15 of the bill on April 29 in a House vote. The amended bill then passed the ...

Looney has represented the 11th Senate District, which includes New Haven and parts of Hamden, since 1993. He has served as ...