GOP leader flies Confederate flag
UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Saturday: The Confederate flag has been removed from a Republican State Central Committee member’s house, according to perennial GOP candidate Joe Visconti. Visconti said …
Dinner with Malloy: $3K
Remember, the bread plate is always to the left, especially with this crowd. If you’ve ever wanted an audience with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy over rubber chicken, here’s your chance, only it’ll cost you …
Esty presses for answers on wavering future of Positive Train Control
At a House Railroad Subcommittee hearing Wednesday morning, Rep. Elizabeth Esty pressed panel members to “get down to brass tacks” on the consequences for railroads that fail to meet Congress’ …
Murphy calls on Senate to address gun violence (w/video)
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called on Congress to take action to curb gun violence during a “Voices of Victims” speech on the floor of the U.S. senate Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Murphy opened …
Lawmakers join effort to rescue the Sound from decades of pollution
With new legislation to continue the restoration of the Long Island Sound, Connecticut and New York area lawmakers hope to reverse the effects of over-development, pollution, dumping of dredged …
Senate approves defense bill with goodies for Sikorsky
The Senate offered up some good news for beleaguered Sikorsky Aircraft, approving a defense authorization bill that includes more than $3 billion for helicopter purchases and upgrades from the …
Himes again votes for trade fast track
For the second time in a week, Rep. Jim Himes voted in favor of giving President Obama unfettered fast-track authority to negotiate a controversial trade deal with 11 Pacific rim trading partners – …
With Sen. Murphy’s support, FCC votes to add broadband in ‘reboot’ of Lifeline
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 Thursday to begin the process of tweaking its Lifeline Assistance program to include broadband, a reform Sen. Chris Murphy pushed for with legislation …