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'Don't Believe Those Signs:' GENO AURIEMMA offended by UConn's postgame pizza: 'Pizza Capital of the World my ass'...

Inside the race to lead Ag Dems; could long shot HAYES land top spot?...

Spending cap will allow most CT budget growth in a decade...

Democrats debate age, power and the party's future at a New Haven bar...

Young Dems, Old Dems Kick Off 2026 at New Haven Bar...

'A matter of self-respect': With HASBRO gone, Rhode Island Lawmaker seeks to repeal Potato Head plate...

CT lawmakers question DOC on audit failures...

PORTFOLIO: The SEBAC 'Concessions' Narrative Collapses Under Its Own Accounting...

New Haven Mayor ELICKER dismisses TRUMP'S threat to defund states with 'sanctuary cities'...

Former MALLOY budget chief BEN BARNES joins Stamford housing authority...

Navy's Top Admiral Eyes Modular Construction To Speed New Frigate Construction...

CT DOC to discuss audit including $800K in paid leave for employees accused of wrongdoing...

Republican leaders refuse to say if they did a criminal background check on BRANDON SABBAG...

BLUMENTHAL: Harassment, Assault Incidents at VA Facilities Rising...

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HARDING: EPA response to 'disgusting' sewage runoff leaking into CT river yearly 'is underwhelming'...

HIMES: Ridgefield couple's 400% rise in insurance costs is why Congress needs to act...

MURPHY, DELAURO seeking Homeland Security reforms in funding bill...

Many CT renters, homeowners spend too much on housing, report says....

West Hartford gets $3.9 million grant to install red light camera$: 'It's a huge win'...

$peed cameras are legal in Connecticut. So why do so few towns use them?...

REP-AM: Why ShopRite has become a mini surveillance state in CT...

Potential Native American burial ground emerges on Old Killingly Pond's receding shore...

Tolland Town Council members resign amid claims at public meeting about their ability to serve...

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Connecticut pension adds $1.6bn across private markets...

WEST HARTFORD State Rep. TAMMY EXUM Won't Seek Another Term...

RASSEKH: Despite trade uncertainty, CT economy poised for steady growth in 2026...

East Hartford unveils new 'Elevate Here' branding campaign after $85K rebrand...

'More than a trend,' esperesso martinis are projected to continue dominating CT menus in 2026...

The cruel irony of 'life is unfair,' from JFK to Caroline Kennedy...

UConn's Annual NCAA Financial Report Released: $270M contribution to CT economy...

Autopsy confirms 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia died of starvation; RITTER: death will prompt legislation...

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