Politics May 25 Connecticut House passes most wide-ranging gun safety bill since legislation passed after Sandy Hook The bill, which bars openly carrying firearms, among other changes, comes almost a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense.
Nation May 05 Pride organizers keep eye on drag laws ahead of festivals Organizers of Pride festivals and parades in conservative states are under increasing pressure to censor their events or ban drag performances.
Politics Sep 01 After Roe’s demise, Democrats hit Republicans who profess to back abortion-rights The few Republican candidates across the U.S. this year who say they support abortion rights still find themselves under attack on the issue.
Nation May 28 Vice President Harris visits Buffalo as last funeral is held for victims of racist attack The funeral for 86-year-old Ruth Whitfield — the oldest of the 10 Black people who were killed — included a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris, who attended the service at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Buffalo, New York.
Politics May 24 WATCH: ‘What are we doing?’ Sen. Murphy slams inaction on gun violence after Texas school shooting A gutted Murphy took to the floor and demanded that lawmakers do what they failed to do after 26 students and educators were killed in Newtown, the area he represented as a congressman.
Politics Apr 16 Low pay is driving some state lawmakers to quit Various state legislators around the country are calling it quits this year, in part because of the low pay.
Economy Nov 25 Who’s a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay While many workers deemed essential in their respective states have already received pandemic hazard pay or hero pay, there are thousands more still waiting for the same financial pat-on-the-back.
Nation Jun 22 Connecticut legalizes recreational use of marijuana People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1 under the new law. The measure also lays the groundwork for a new cannabis industry in the state and attempts to address racial…
World Jul 20 Famed architect Cesar Pelli dies at 92 Famed Argentine-American architect Cesar Pelli, known for designing some of the world’s tallest and most iconic buildings, has died. He was 92.
Politics Aug 14 In upset, Bob Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor Bob Stefanowski, a former GE executive who pitched himself to voters as "Bob the Rebuilder," won Tuesday's Republican primary for Connecticut governor in an upset and will face a fellow wealthy businessman, Democrat Ned Lamont, in November.