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Exclusive interview with Joe Lieberman

Mark Davis — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:14:06 GMT

With a key vote in the U.S. Senate scheduled for tomorrow night on national health care reform, Connecticut's Joe Lieberman is one of the key Senators to watch.

Murphy under fire over health care vote

Mark Davis — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:55 GMT

All five of Connecticut's members of Congress voted for health care reform in the House. But only one congressman is being targeted by the industry for that vote.

QU Poll: Lieberman up, Dodd down

Mark Davis — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:55:53 GMT

A Quinnipiac University poll this week spelled more bad news for Senator Chris Dodd, but what does the public think about Connecticut's other U.S. Senator?

Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

Poll: Rell would win in 2010

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:28:52 GMT

A Quinnipiac University poll shows that Gov. Jodi Rell would win the 2010 gubernatorial race.

House passes health care bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:23:59 GMT

In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.

Lamont in exploratory phase for Gov.

Mark Davis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:49:57 GMT

Ned Lamont may be hitting the campaign trail sooner than expected. He has formed an exploratory committee in hopes to run for governor.

Judge: Perez cases to be combined

Kent Pierce — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:47:18 GMT

The push today to combine all the corruption charges against Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez into a single case has been successful. The judge will allow the combination.

Mayoral incumbents win big

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:59 GMT

It's all about local impact in Tuesday's elections in Connecticut. Voters in 162 cities and towns headed to the polls to have their say on important decisions in their neighborhoods.

Conn. governor's budget study suspended

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:34:51 GMT

Gov. M. Jodi Rell's budget director has suspended a two-year, $220,000 government efficiency project at the center of investigations into whether it was used to help Connecticut's governor politically.

Mayor challenger backed by fire, police

Sara Welch — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:10:58 GMT

Citing concerns about public safety, Stratford's police and fire union are backing a challenger to Mayor Jim Miron.

Offender registry easier, under budget

Mark Davis — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:52:22 GMT

The state is making the online sex offender registry more user friendly and lawmakers are making those changes tonight. And the big new upgrade is coming in under budget.

Dodd: Reform must have public option

Mark Davis — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:24:38 GMT

There are two bills passed by two senate committees. Dodd is on the inside of the group that will blend the two versions into something that can pass the Senate with the 60 votes needed to avoid a filibuster by Republicans and that President Obama would sign.

Insurers mount attack on health reform

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:42:08 GMT

After working for months behind the scenes to help shape health care reform, the insurance industry is now sharply attacking the emerging plan with a report that maintains Senate legislation would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds of dollars a year.

Rell welcomes investigation on project

Mark Davis — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:15:40 GMT

The Governor says the $220,000 research project, which is only half-way done, is money well spent.

Conn. lawmakers finally finish budget

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:26:53 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers have finally wrapped up work on the state budget, four months after the regular legislative session ended.

Rell: Ready to veto DMV bill

Mark Davis — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:28:29 GMT

Governor Rell says "enough already" and says she will veto a bill that raises fees at the DMV.

Dodd announces new overdraft proposal

Mark Davis — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:32:18 GMT

Saying he wants to target bank over-draft fees, Senator Chris Dodd has announced some new proposed bank regulations.

State retirees quickly become rehirees

Mark Davis — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:23:58 GMT

Is it a political shell game or is it really saving money?

That's the question many at the Capitol are asking as hundreds of recently retired state employees are back on the payroll already.

Conn. rehires 500 retired state workers

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:37:30 GMT

Records show that hundreds of Connecticut state workers who took retirement incentive packages in June and July are back on the state payroll and getting their pension checks too.

Dodd: You can't buy an election

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:36:50 GMT

Senator Chris Dodd says he's ready for the field of millionaire opponents who are lining up to challenge him next year.

Rell releases economic strategy plan

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:22:51 GMT

Governor M. Jodi Rell released Connecticut's first-ever comprehensive economic strategic plan Wednesday afternoon.

WWE's CEO ready for political smackdown

Mark Davis — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:43:08 GMT

The CEO of the WWE is now a political candidate.

Coulter appears at Tea Party Express

Chris Velardi — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:23:58 GMT

The Tea Party Express will wrap up its nationwide tour tomorrow in Washington, D.C.

Obama thanks labor for hard-won rights

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:10:48 GMT

President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security "all bear the union label," as he appealed to unions to help him win the health care fight in Congress.

Obama education speech posted online

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:56:46 GMT

President Barack Obama plans to tell the nation's school children that they ultimately are most responsible for their own education. The White House posted his remarks.

Obama says economic crisis continues

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:59:07 GMT

President Barack Obama says the country still faces a "vast and complex" economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better.

Bethel town official to be arraigned

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:59:30 GMT

A Connecticut town official accused of calling a woman and her boyfriend more than 40 times is facing arraignment on a harassment charge.

Perez's trial set for February

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:00:06 GMT

Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez's trial will not begin until at least February.

Major probate court reform plan approved

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:47:31 GMT

The Probate Redistricting Commission has approved a plan for major court reform in Connecticut.