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Hanes got out of the mask business. Connecticut is trying.

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 14, 2021 @ 5:00 amJanuary 24, 2022 @ 8:40 pm

Once, Connecticut couldn’t get masks at any price. Now, it can’t get rid of 202,500 masks made by Hanes.

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What to watch for in CT Senate battleground districts tonight

Avatar photo by Kyle Constable November 8, 2016 @ 5:00 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:59 pm

It’s Election Day in Connecticut. In the crucial battle for control of the state Senate, here is an overview of what to watch for in each of the nine most competitive races as the results come in tonight.

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A look at the latest news from CT Senate battleground districts

Avatar photo by Kyle Constable November 7, 2016 @ 4:40 amSeptember 4, 2022 @ 9:42 am

The battle for control of Connecticut’s state legislative chambers is in its final days. Here are the latest headlines in the Senate battleground districts.

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Control of the CT Senate at stake in battleground districts

Avatar photo by Kyle Constable August 15, 2016 @ 5:00 amSeptember 4, 2022 @ 9:42 am

If the GOP can gain four seats, it will turn a 21-15 Democratic advantage into a 19-17 Republican majority, giving them control of the chamber for the first time in 20 years.

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Sen. Maynard announces he will not seek re-election

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas February 17, 2016 @ 2:17 pmMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:49 pm

Sen. Andrew Maynard, D-Stonington, whose ability to serve has been questioned since he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2014, announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election after 10 years in the Senate.

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Exploration’s over: David Walker announces for Lt. Governor

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas April 3, 2014 @ 12:11 pmMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:18 pm

David M. Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, said he is closing his exploratory committee and running for a spot on the GOP under ticket.

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Boughton shakes up GOP race for governor

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas January 28, 2014 @ 12:49 pmMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:15 pm

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton stirred up the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination Tuesday, naming an early running mate, Heather Bond Somers, in a bold bid to boost his appeal to donors and delegates.

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Walker switches from outside to inside game

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas January 13, 2014 @ 12:00 amMarch 4, 2022 @ 10:15 pm

David M. Walker once set for himself the task of saving the United States from crippling debt, a threat he sees as worthy of comparisons to the fall of the Roman Empire. Now, he will settle for saving Connecticut from bonding debt and unfunded pension obligations from a perch on the state’s Republican under ticket.

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