Syrians living in Connecticut say they are appalled by the use of chemical weapons on civilians in Syria, but they disagree over whether the United States should launch an air strike on their homeland. Some support President Obama’s call for a limited air strike, saying it would serve as a deterrent and not lead to […]
CT Syrians weigh in on air strike
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CT school reform: 2 years under ‘special master’
Windham High School teachers: "Things are worse now than ever." Randall Prose two years ago spent his day teaching social studies to high school students in Windham. Now, he said, he spends much of his class time dealing with discipline issues or helping his non-English-speaking students catch up with the rest of the class; this […]
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Foley to announce his 2014 plans in Bridgeport
On a day when much of Connecticut’s political world will be focused on municipal primaries, including mayoral contests in New Haven and Stamford, Republican Tom Foley is expected to formally launch his second campaign for governor. Foley, who narrowly lost to Democrat Dannel P. Malloy in 2010 and has all-but-announced his intention to seek a […]
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Blumenthal focuses on spending, not Syria, on defense tour
Bloomfield – As he weighs whether to support a U.S. military strike in Syria, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal visited a defense contractor Friday, a beneficiary of the increases in defense spending in New England during a decade of war. Blumenthal, a Democrat who sits on the Armed Services Committee, watched as Kaman demonstrated an unmanned […]
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DSS: Scanning backlog shrinking, but not gone yet
The backlog of paperwork that needs to be entered into the state Department of Social Services’ computer system is shrinking — but hasn’t been fully eliminated, an agency spokesman said Friday. Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby said last week that the backlog was expected to be cleared by the end of this week. DSS […]
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Wary CT businesses keep job growth modest
Connecticut businesses plan modest job growth in the coming year, despite their wariness about the economy and federal health care reform, according to the latest annual survey of companies. The Connecticut Business & Industry Association and BlumShapiro consulting released the 2013 Survey of Connecticut Businesses on Friday, also reporting that manufacturers are planning some of […]
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Malloy won’t take battle with state police to Connecticut Supreme Court
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s legal battle with the state police union appears to be winding down, though both sides remain divided over whether Connecticut has enough troopers protecting the state. Attorney General George C. Jepsen’s office notified the state Supreme Court Thursday that it would drop its appeal of a lower court ruling that upheld […]
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Food insecurity in Connecticut increased
Washington – The number of Americans who say they don’t know if they will be able to buy enough healthy food to fight hunger has stabilized, but not in Connecticut, where “food insecurity” has been on the rise. “We distribute 36 tons of food every business day, and we know that it’s still not enough,” […]
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Debicella faces tough race against Himes
Washington – Republican Dan Debicella hopes the second time is a charm. Declaring a rematch this week against Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat who defeated him in 2010, Debicella is hoping voters are exhausted by the recession and disgusted by the status quo in Congress. “If people think Washington is getting it right, they should […]
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When charters and districts collaborate, parents and kids win
Hartford is a national example of the success that is possible when school districts and public charter schools collaborate — and parents and students benefit most. The Hartford Board of Education has voted to expand its nationally recognized collaboration with Achievement First, which currently operates three public charter schools in the city, serving students from […]
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State public health officials want to hear from you
Public Health Commissioner Dr. Jewel Mullen wants to talk with state residents about making their communities healthier places to live. Mullen and other health officials will be hosting forums across the state to hear from members of the public on issues affecting their health. They’ll also present information about the health of state residents. The […]
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Hogan gets 21 months in campaign scandal
A 34-year-old former smoke-shop manager was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison, the fourth defendant to get prison time in the campaign finance scandal that derailed the 2012 congressional campaign of former House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan. The sentence imposed by U.S. District Judge Janet B. Arterton on Benjamin Hogan of Southington was the most […]
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Malloy touts bioscience investments at health center
Midway through his tour of the construction projects that dot the UConn Health Center’s Farmington campus, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy paused to learn some details about one of the buildings, an outpatient care center slated to open in December 2014. And to make a request. “Would it kill you to have it done before Election […]
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Taser death spurs calls for more regulation
Updated 7:44 a.m. Civil rights groups are calling for new laws to regulate the use of Tasers following the death of 30-year-old Seth Victor of New Britain, who was subdued by a stun gun Tuesday. It was the second Taser-related death in Connecticut since June. The state medical examiner has ruled the cause of death […]
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Tirado gets prison in Donovan campaign case
George Tirado, a former Waterbury police detective and co-owner of a roll-your-own smoke shop, was sentenced Wednesday to 26 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to direct illegal contributions to the congressional campaign of former House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan. The sentence imposed in New Haven by U.S. District Judge Janet Arterton […]