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Read Gov. Wilbur Cross’ 1936 Thanksgiving Proclamation
On Nov. 12, 1936, Connecticut Gov. Wilbur L. Cross issued a Thanksgiving proclamation that remains widely shared to this day for its enduring message of hope and renewal. In that same spirit, we are sharing his words again today.
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Election 2022: Everything Connecticut residents need to know before voting this year
How do I register to vote? Where is my polling location? Can I vote absentee? Your questions about CT’s 2022 election, answered.
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Why are so many Connecticut General Assembly races uncontested?
Dozens of Connecticut General Assembly candidates are running unopposed, and 30 incumbents aren’t running at all. Party leaders suspect a variety of reasons why.
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Where do CT’s candidates for governor stand on abortion?
Abortion has emerged as a campaign issue in CT’s elections. Here’s what the state’s governor candidates have said about reproductive rights.
Posted inEspañol
Vivienda asequible en las elecciones de Connecticut: ¿Qué es la ‘8-30g’ y por qué es un tema importante?
Con menos de 30 días para las elecciones de 2022, la vivienda asequible se ha convertido en un tema clave en las contiendas estatales y locales.
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Election 2022: Why CT’s 5th District race is so close
Rep. Jahana Hayes and George Logan are squaring off in a race that has attracted national attention and nearly $6 million in outside spending.
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Affordable housing in CT’s elections: What is 8-30g and why is it a major issue?
A CT law called 8-30g designed to encourage affordable housing development has emerged as a key issue in state and local elections. Why?
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Election 2022: Is CT’s U.S. Senate race competitive?
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is touting his record, and rarely engaging with Levy – who is behind in fundraising and polling.
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Who is Ned Lamont? CT’s Democratic governor seeks a second term
Ned Lamont, the governor of Connecticut, is campaigning on his record of managing CT’s budget and reducing debt. Here’s what you need to know.
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Who is Bob Stefanowski? CT’s Republican candidate for governor hopes to win rematch with Lamont
Bob Stefanowski, Connecticut’s Republican nominee for governor, hopes to win a rematch against Gov. Ned Lamont. Here’s what you need to know.
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Who is Rob Hotaling? CT governor’s race includes newcomer on Independent Party line
Rob Hotaling, a banking executive and political newcomer, is the CT Independent Party’s nominee for governor. Here’s what you need to know.
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Election 2022: In CT, governor’s races are rarely landslides
Gov. Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski are both downplaying two recent polls — for different reasons, Mark Pazniokas writes.
Posted inTransportation
Pedestrian deaths in CT are increasing. What’s happening?
In Connecticut, the number of pedestrians struck and killed by cars has more than doubled over the past 10 years.
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Election 2022: How close are Connecticut’s top races?
A look at national analysts’ projections for Connecticut’s statewide and congressional elections.