no imageOpinion: How to save Connecticut from insolvency
It’s time we all acknowledge Connecticut’s grievous financial condition. It is not simply a matter of the legislature needing... (Read more)
10 / 14 / 2018
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Showing 10/14/2018 to 3/26/2018
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Griebel: Tapping pension funds risky — doing nothing is worse
Oz Griebel concedes that his proposal to defer state pension contributions is a gamble. He just doesn’t believe that... (Read more)
10 / 8 / 2018
Stefanowski, Lamont take liberties in payday loan allegations
Republican Bob Stefanowski ran a payday lending company. The venture capital firm that employs Democrat Ned Lamont’s wife as... (Read more)
10 / 2 / 2018
no imageLamont urges Stefanowski to take a position on Kavanaugh
A day after Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh vehemently denied sexual assault accusations during a heated and tearful hearing,... (Read more)
9 / 30 / 2018
Gubernatorial debate includes new player, but the same answers
STORRS, Conn. — The presence of a third candidate, Oz Griebel, in a gubernatorial debate Wednesday night did nothing... (Read more)
9 / 29 / 2018
Adolescent sexual assault: six facts
Sexual assault among adolescents is common. Christine Blasey Ford’s account of allegedly being sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee... (Read more)
9 / 22 / 2018
CT assault victims back Christine Blasey Ford at presser
Victims of sexual assault in Connecticut on Thursday joined others across the country in backing Christine Blasey Ford, a... (Read more)
9 / 22 / 2018
Overdose deaths expected to level off
Connecticut’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Thursday announced a projected overdose death total of 1,030 for 2018 — almost... (Read more)
9 / 16 / 2018
State Insurance Department approves rate hikes for 2019 plans
The Connecticut Insurance Department announced Thursday that premiums for individual and small group plans can rise about 3 percent... (Read more)
9 / 15 / 2018
Lamont, Stefanowski trade jabs in New London debate
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The first head-to-head debate by Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski ended Wednesday night... (Read more)
9 / 15 / 2018
Survey: CT companies lukewarm about state’s economic future
While most Connecticut businesses are optimistic the nation’s economy will grow over the next year, a new survey has... (Read more)
9 / 11 / 2018
Connecticut primary sets fall lineup
NORWALK, Conn. – Statewide results are in, with Republican Bob Stefanowski set to square off against Democrat Ned Lamont... (Read more)
8 / 15 / 2018
Archaeologists tout significance of 1600s-era Norwalk fort remains
Updated, 8:06 a.m.: Copy edits NORWALK, Conn. – A “giant blank spot” in historical knowledge could be filled in... (Read more)
8 / 10 / 2018
Connecticut in Crisis: How inequality is paralyzing ‘America’s country club’
This story was originally posted by The Center for Public Integrity and is republished here with the Center’s permission. ... (Read more)
8 / 9 / 2018
State Bond Commission approves two Norwalk Center projects, Washington Village funds, toll study
Updated, 3:37 p.m.: Comment from Gov. Malloy; 2:05 p.m.: Washington Village information; 7:11 a.m.: Copy edits NORWALK, Conn. —The... (Read more)
7 / 26 / 2018
no imageNorwalk Republicans voice outrage over Malloy’s bond funded-toll study
NORWALK, Conn. — Two of Norwalk’s Republican candidates for the state house have announced objections to Gov. Dannel Malloy’s... (Read more)
7 / 21 / 2018
no imageCensus shows Connecticut homelessness has decreased 25% since 2007
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: GOV. MALLOY... (Read more)
5 / 19 / 2018
State budget cancels planned bus and train fare increases
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: GOV.... (Read more)
5 / 17 / 2018
no imageSenate Dems lead passage of gender pay equity bill
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Senate... (Read more)
5 / 4 / 2018
Wilms touts GOP budget plan
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Rep.... (Read more)
5 / 3 / 2018
Norwalk’s GOP delegation touts Republican budget proposal
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Reps.... (Read more)
4 / 21 / 2018
Malloy nominates three Norwalk census tracts for fed ‘opportunity zones’
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: GOV.... (Read more)
4 / 20 / 2018
Connecticut Senate passes bill expanding financial aid to ‘Dreamers’
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Connecticut... (Read more)
4 / 19 / 2018
no imageMayborn Group relocates HQ to Stamford
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: GOV.... (Read more)
4 / 19 / 2018
Norwalk man nominated to be state Superior Court judge
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: GOV.... (Read more)
4 / 14 / 2018
Norwalk’s legislators talk ‘county government,’ state fiscal woes
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s state legislators spoke to voters recently, touching on state economic challenges, regionalization, a recent controversial... (Read more)
4 / 13 / 2018
Westport gubernatorial forum to feature Rowayton Cowboy
NORWALK, Conn. – A bipartisan group of 18 gubernatorial candidates will be showcased April 21 in Westport, including “The... (Read more)
4 / 11 / 2018
Lavielle highlights Wilton business
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Rep. Lavielle... (Read more)
4 / 7 / 2018
Redeker defends Walk Bridge, laments cuts to transit services
NORWALK, Conn. — Devastating and irreversible cuts to Connecticut’s public transit system are on the way if the... (Read more)
4 / 2 / 2018
CT Mirror editor talks state politics
NORWALK, Conn. — There’s only one way to solve Connecticut’s fiscal crisis – use a time machine, Mark Pazniokas... (Read more)
3 / 26 / 2018