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READ: MIKE CERULLI's Capitol Report Tip Sheet: UFOs, roaming dogs and other legislative curiosities...

Thousands of Connecticut power outages reported Monday as nor'easter brings heavy snow and wind...

Bomb cyclone pounds Connecticut with blizzard conditions, power outages...

LAMONT: 'this is going to be a bad one'...

FLASHBACK: ROWLAND: 'You can screw up the budget, but don't ever mess up a snowstorm'...

NWS SNOWFALL TOTALS...

What the 'bombogenetic blizzard' looks like from space...

Connecticut lawmakers hold virtual meetings during blizzard, drawing GOP criticism on a 'snow day'...

'Ridiculous. Disrespectful. Arrogance;' CT Republicans blast Dems for keeping legislature running during blizzard conditions...

Despite ability to telework, state employees still get snow days...

Eversource restoring power in Connecticut, warns outages could last up to six days...

BLUMENTHAL Marks The 4th Anniversary Of Ukraine's War With Russia At New Haven Church...

After latest Ukraine trip, BLUMENTHAL hopeful for sanctions bill vote...

Disputed sale AQUARION faces new political challenge. Why it could kill deal...

BORDONARO: LAMONT'S 'Connecticut Option' needs clarity on structure, risk...

SOTS THOMAS warns budget cut could undermine election security: 'Not the time'...

WATCH: Connecticut State Police Share Video Showing VINCE MCMAHON'S July '25 Merritt Parkway Crash...

EVERSOURCE defends higher profits following wind losses...

Dunkin' is testing a massive 48 oz bucket drink in New England...

NEW BRITAIN GOP council leader under fire for profane, offensive Facebook posts...

Medicare could cover wigs under bill filed by BLUMENTHAL, New England Democrats...

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CT Hospital Association testifies against changes to hospital tax...

POWELL: Hartford's new curriculum: toilet training and diapers...

CT Troopers ordered not to arrest highway overpass protesters...

CHOINIERE: Best tax relief would target families with children...

'Gas Station Heroin': RENNIE: A diabolically marketed and dangerous substance CT must ban...

CT man allegedly held captive by stepmother goes after state. Claim filed for possible suit against DCF...

Nexstar, Sinclair Spend Millions Lobbying to Rewrite TV Station Ownership Rules...

Connecticut bill would bar ICE agents within 250 feet of polling places...

Avelo Airlines Cuts 29% Of Flights: Why Is The Budget Carrier Shrinking So Fast?...

Map Shows States Trying To Advance Higher Taxes on the Ultra-Wealthy...

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Ephs Unplugged: MURPHY Heads Back To Alma Mater February 26th...

ROSS GARBER: The Zombie Power Democrats Are Poised to Revive...

Fairfield's new first selectperson talks Linda McMahon visit, revaluation, property taxes and more...

CT lawmakers are divided over ICE. What to know...

Harwinton's MICHAEL CRISS to seek Republican nomination in 8th Senate District...

Connecticut confronts new wildfire reality as climate swings continue: 'Worried we're not prepared'...

MURPHY, DELAURO Senior Staff In UKRAINE For Meetings With Zelenskyy Staff...

Dying fad? 100-year-old COLUMBIA camp having trouble filling spots with boys...

CT educators, hospitals concerned about cuts as Lamont plans budget increase of $1.2 billion...

Can geothermal technology solve the CT electricity problem?...

DataHaven: Mapping Communities at Risk: Federal Policy Changes That Could Triple CT's Homelessness...

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