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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.

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.

Hamden elects first black mayor

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:51:00 GMT

Democrat Scott Jackson will serve as the first African-American mayor for the town of Hamden.

Mayor v. State Rep in New Britain

Mark Davis — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:06:15 GMT

Voters in 162 Connecticut cities and towns go to the polls Tuesday to select who will run municipal governments for the next two years. In New Britain, the Mayor is going against a four term State Representative.

Connecticut pays its respects to Beibel

Mark Davis — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:48:01 GMT

Friends and political leaders from both parties lined up to pay their respects to a Stratford man who became synoymous with Republican Party Politics.

Obama: Dodd is one of my favorites

Mark Davis — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:35:48 GMT

The President's first stop in Connecticut was at a Stamford landscaping business, and it was a lightening quick walk through but one the business owner will never forget. Just down the road, there was a noisy reception committee made up of Tea Party and Dump Dodd activists.

Jobless to qualify for extra benefits

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:18:11 GMT

Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell says state job-seekers will get seven additional weeks of unemployment compensation, increasing the maximum benefit to 79 weeks for many out-of-work residents.

New fees, taxes take effect in Conn.

Chris Velardi — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:49:16 GMT

The start of the new month signals the beginning of some new laws in Connecticut. New taxes and fees kick in as well on everything from cigarettes to water.

Governor Rell announces ID theft law

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:20:59 GMT

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced a new law which increases criminal penalties for identity theft and establishes a fund from forfeited assets to help individuals whose identity has been stolen will become effective on October 1st.

CT lawmakers still not done with budget

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:43:20 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers are returning to the Capitol this week to tie up some loose ends with the new state budget.

Schiff making bid for Dodd's seat

Mark Davis — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:03:15 GMT

Yet another Republican is making a bid for Democratic Senator Chris Dodd's seat. Peter Schiff has made a fortune as a stock broker and market forecaster. Now he's hoping to represent the GOP in the race for U.S. Senate.

City leaders face criminal arraignment

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:41:19 GMT

The heads of Hartford and Bethel are making appearances before judges in two courtrooms today.

East Haven mayor surrenders to police

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:27:07 GMT

News of East Haven Mayor April Capone Almon's arrest brought mixed reaction.

Sen. Dodd: cut costs, extend coverage

Crystal Haynes — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:14:17 GMT

Senator Christopher Dodd is among the lawmakers hitting the talk show circuit talking about the next steps in the bitter battle over health care reform.

CT appeals campaign finance law ruling

Mark Davis — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:36:04 GMT

Connecticut's landmark political public finance law has been struck down by a federal judge in New Haven. The state is filing an immediate request to halt the judge's order because it stops the public financing plan dead in its tracks with primary elections less than a year away.

Rell: Income tax hike on millionaires

Mark Davis — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:26:28 GMT

Gov. Jodi Rell has proposed a compromise to the Democratic-controlled General Assembly to break the state budget deadlock.

State budget crisis near closure?

Mark Davis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:23:21 GMT

It's day number 56 of Connecticut's state budget crisis. Democrats said they will vote on another budget plan on Thursday; one they hope they can get the Governor to sign into law.

Rell criticized for budget delay, cuts

Mark Davis — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:31:22 GMT

Day number 55 of Connecticut's state budget crisis and there are no talks and none scheduled. It comes as top Democrats accuse the Governor of being insensitive to cuts that affect the health of school kids.

GOP hung up on Courtney's phone forum

Kent Pierce — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:46:47 GMT

Connecticut Congressman Joe Courtney has decided to reach out to via phone to address concerns and questions about health care reform but some people think he may be evading the crowds this way.

Locals ask state to finish budget

Mark Davis — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:33:06 GMT

The state budget deadlock is approaching a state budget record. Cities and towns, social service agencies and now libraries are pleading with state leaders to finish their work.

Openings for teachers at tech schools

Mark Davis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:13:51 GMT

The Rell Administration has given the okay for some additional teacher positions to fill the more than 160 that were lost to early retirement.

Businesses speak out against tax hike

Mark Davis — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:00:58 GMT

Small business owners spoke out, Tuesday, saying that any hike, in business taxes, to solve the state budget crisis will result in job losses.

Quest makes settlement with state

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:22:54 GMT

A settlement has been reached from Quest Diagnostics for alleged defective tests.

Dodd denies allegations in interview

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:53:56 GMT

Sen. Chris Dodd did a live interview with Chief Capitol Correspondent Mark Davis and said he did not know he was getting special treatment when he re-financed his Connecticut and Washington homes with Countrywide Mortgage.

Dodd deals with VIP deal allegations

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:09:03 GMT

An official told Congress in secret testimony that Dodd was one of two senators to receive VIP mortgage discounts from mortgage lender Countrywide.

QU Poll shows Dodd gaining ground

Mark Davis — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:19:48 GMT

Just like the Joe Lieberman Senate Race in 2006, next year's Chris Dodd Senate Race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in the country.

West Haven mayor set to retire

Erin Cox — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:27:25 GMT

Democratic Mayor John Picard is not seeking re-election this year which is a move that has shocked many of his supporters.

No fed'l storm funds expected for Conn.

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:11:16 GMT

Connecticut is not expected to be eligible for federal emergency assistance to help property owners affected by last month's violent storms, including a tornado that touched down in Wethersfield.

AG proposes utility executives' pay cap

Mark Davis — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:14:44 GMT

How do you feel about paying million dollar salaries to utility executives? The Attorney General said it's time that Connecticut placed a cap on how much rate payers should fork over for high-ranking executive pay.

Governor, Dems spar over health care

Mark Davis — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:33:13 GMT

Democrats in the General Assembly are flexing their muscles voting to over-ride several of the Governor's 19 vetoes. One of the biggest over-rides is on an issue that Democrats have made a national agenda item: Health Care Reform.