Aug 14 In upset, Bob Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor By Susan Haigh, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 17 Connecticut recruiting LGBT families to adopt, foster kids By Susan Haigh, Associated Press Connecticut's child welfare agency has launched an initiative to actively recruit LGBT people to become foster and adoptive parents. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 22:23 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode March 17, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, March 17, officials continue the search for victims in the Miami bridge collapse, and what the firing of FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe means for the Russia investigation. Also, how displaced Puerto Rican students are… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 8:50 In a heavily Puerto Rican city, schools scramble to help students displaced by hurricane By Corinne Segal, Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green Since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico last year, more than 24,000 students have left for the U.S. mainland and more than 400 came to Hartford, Connecticut, where a third of residents identify as Puerto Rican. Now, Hartford is working to… Continue watching
Feb 24 Trump says arming teachers in schools 'Up to States' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press He tweeted that arming teachers as a deterrent against such often deadly violence is "Up to States."… Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump signs order loosening gun restrictions By Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed a resolution blocking an Obama-era rule that would have prevented an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from buying guns. Continue reading
Oct 14 Judge tosses Sandy Hook lawsuit against gun maker By Joshua Barajas A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against gun manufacturer of the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used by Sandy Hook Elementary school gunman Adam Lanza in a massacre nearly four years ago that killed 26 people in Newtown, Connecticut. Continue reading
Apr 23 In Connecticut, Trump tells supporters he's 'not toning it down' By Associated Press A confident Donald Trump told supporters Saturday that he's "not toning it down," a day after his chief adviser assured Republican officials the GOP front-runner will show more restraint on the campaign trail. Continue reading
Aug 21 First female graduates of Ranger School earn elite tab By Robert Burns, Associated Press FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Capping their history-making week, the first female soldiers to complete the Army's rigorous Ranger School are graduating Friday, putting a spotlight on the debate over opening all combat roles to women. Continue reading
Dec 14 Poll: Would you support more restrictive gun laws in your state? By News Desk In April of 2013 Gov. Malloy signed into Connecticut law some of the most restrictive gun policies in the country. Would you support similar regulations on guns in your state? Take NewsHour Weekend's poll and sound off. Continue reading