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Democratic Front-Runners For Conn. Governor Remain Tight In Campaign Fundraising

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The two Democratic front-runners for governor — Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy — are locked in a tight campaign money race.

Rell Signs 3 Mortgage Relief Bills

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has signed three bills aimed at helping struggling homeowners, including one that makes foreclosure mediation mandatory, not optional, for all foreclosures that began after July 1.

State Budget Talks Continue Behind Closed Doors

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

For more than four months, Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Democratic legislators clashed over the state budget constantly — questioning deficit projections, battling over raising taxes, and wrangling over how deeply to cut social programs.

Capitol Watch: Biden, Pelosi Expected At Wake Of Dodd's Sister

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:26:11 -0400

Rell Vetoes Health Reform Bills, Citing Expense In Face Of State Deficit

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Two bills to reform health care in Connecticut drew vetoes Wednesday from Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who called the measures too expensive for the state right now.

Connecticut's Municipal Election Season Kicks Off In Two Weeks

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The long obstacle course known as local elections begins in two weeks across Connecticut, and many local officials expect that the distressed economy will lead to an exceptionally brisk political season.

Rob Simmons Says He's Raised $750,000 For Potential Run Against Dodd

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Republican front-runner Rob Simmons said Wednesday that he has raised more than $750,000 in his first quarter of fundraising for a potential 2010 U.S. Senate battle against incumbent Democrat Christopher Dodd.

State's Highway Paving Plans Go Awry

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Lots of special arrangements were made early this year by the state legislature to put your tax dollars to work by paving Connecticut highways and roads as soon as the weather turned warm.

Three Officials Elected To Run Municipality Group

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Three local leaders — Melody Currey, Mary Glassman and Michael Pace — will serve as officers for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities for fiscal year 2009-2010.

Monday Furlough Closing Offices

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Most state offices and agencies will be closed Monday, the second in a series of unpaid furlough days for state employees.