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3rd Annual Connecticut-Israel Technology Summit Set for June 12: May 17, 2013 3:03 pm; The MetroHartford Alliance and the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford have announced the third annual...more »

CTNext Launches Startup Map: May 5, 2013 12:29 pm; CTNext, a public/private partnership helping the high tech startup community in the state, launched an interactive map...more »

Jepsen Seeks Information on LivingSocial Security Breach: May 2, 2013 11:58 am; Attorney General George Jepsen is seeking information on a security breach at daily deal site LivingSocial that...more »

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OP-ED | Thinking Twice on Cigarette Tax Hike

by Susan Bigelow
Posted: May 17, 2013 4:00pm

Everyone hates taxes, right? Well, apparent- ly not all taxes, all the time - a new poll of 500 voters sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids found that a staggering 70 percent favored raising taxes on cigarettes by nearly a dollar per pack.

Nursing Homes Penalized For Care Lapses

by Lisa Chedekel
Posted: May 17, 2013 2:35pm

The state Department of Public Health has penalized six nursing homes for lapses in care that contributed to residents’ injuries.

Indoor Tanning Ban for Minors Sails Through Senate

by Jacqueline Wattles
Posted: May 17, 2013 11:22am

OP-ED | News On FOI Front Looks Bleak

by Terry D. Cowgill
Posted: May 17, 2013 9:42am

For gadflies, watchdogs, and journal- ists in the Nutmeg State, the outlook for open access to govern- ment information just gets grimmer by the month. With few exceptions, lawmakers and other state officials are trying their best to make it harder for us to take a look at what they’re up to.

Video of Cafero’s Meeting With Smoke Shop Owners, Soucy

by CTNewsjunkie Staff
Posted: May 16, 2013 8:04pm

Lawmakers Seek Federal Funds to Rebuild Sandy Hook

by Jacqueline Wattles
Posted: May 16, 2013 2:27pm

OP-ED | Fixing Connecticut’s Splintered Health and Human Services

by James P. Torgerson
Posted: May 16, 2013 10:56am

Connecticut’s system of providing more than $12 billion in health and human services is confusing, splintered and inefficient. With a realignment and reorganization of the services now provided by seven separate and distinct state agencies, the state could more effectively utilize limited tax dollars, while providing better services with better outcomes.

Harp Aide Uses Capitol Email For Mayoral Announcement

by Melissa Bailey
Posted: May 16, 2013 7:59am

Bill That Regulates Dirt Bikes Passes House

by Jacqueline Wattles
Posted: May 15, 2013 4:37pm

Mission of Mercy To Host Free Dental Clinic In Bridgeport

by Jacqueline Wattles
Posted: May 15, 2013 4:27pm

Montessori School OK’d For 2014 Start in New Haven

by Melissa Bailey
Posted: May 15, 2013 3:39pm

State, AARP Seek Volunteer Resident Advocates to Give Voice to Facility Residents

by CTByTheNumbers
Posted: May 15, 2013 3:32pm

How Much For A New Hip?

by Lisa Chedekel
Posted: May 15, 2013 5:30am

Hospitals in Connecticut charge vastly different amounts of money for the same procedure – sometimes triple the price — according to data released last week by federal Medicare officials.

Brewers Tout New Beer App

by Jacqueline Wattles
Posted: May 14, 2013 6:16pm

Coliseum Plans Include Woonerf

by Allan Appel
Posted: May 14, 2013 5:02pm

Hartford To Host Gun Buyback May 18

by CTByTheNumbers
Posted: May 14, 2013 11:00am

Five months after the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown and a month after the state legislature approved a package of stricter gun control regulations, the Hartford region is conducting another gun buyback program on May 18.

Mayoral Candidate In New Haven Hits His Stride

by Paul Bass
Posted: May 14, 2013 9:54am

What’s Next For Air Traffic Control Towers?

by Christine Stuart
Posted: May 13, 2013 5:49pm

OP-ED | Measure of Success

by Brian O'Shaughnessy
Posted: May 13, 2013 10:38am

I wrote recently about how government could save huge amounts of money - a good thing - if it focused on preventive social services. The concept of doing a return on invest- ment analysis for social services is common sense.

Weekend In Photos

by CTNewsjunkie Staff
Posted: May 13, 2013 10:20am

OP-ED | Let the Husky Make Money

by Heath W. Fahle
Posted: May 11, 2013 11:33am

University of Connecticut adminis- trators kicked off a new, fiercer husky logo last month and promised new uniforms for all 24 athletic teams this fall. Some school officials say it isn't about making money, but it obviously is. And it should be.

OP-ED | On State Budget, No Easy Solutions

by Susan Bigelow
Posted: May 11, 2013 11:06am

The budget is the most complicated and difficult thing that the legislature does, which is probably why politicians, pundits, and partisans try to turn it into a one-line riddle with easy, obvious solutions.

PHOTOS | Field Hearing On Gun Control

by Hugh McQuaid
Posted: May 10, 2013 5:12pm

State’s ‘Most Dangerous Criminal’ Gets 65 Years

by Paul Bass
Posted: May 10, 2013 1:40pm

Judge Brian T. Fischer delivered a lesson in justice to four audiences at once in Courtrom 5A Friday: a man who shot a robbery victim to death over a gold necklace; detectives who spent years chasing him down for at least three alleged murders; the victim’s sobbing family; and a class of rapt Hillhouse High School students.

OP-ED | Should We Worry About Koch Brothers Takeover Of Tribune?

by Terry D. Cowgill
Posted: May 10, 2013 5:30am

Few events shake organizations to their cores the way a change in ownership or leadership does. The consequences can range from a shift in priorities to the rolling of heads. New ownership is of particular concern in the modern newsroom, where jobs are scarce and big principles are at stake.

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May 17, 2013

Prosecutors Highlight Fundraising Efforts, Competition

by Hugh McQuaid | May 17, 2013 5:49pm
Posted to: Congress | Courts | Election Policy | State Capitol

Hugh McQuaid file photo NEW HAVEN — A federal witness testified Friday that the fundraising pressure was mounting last April as former House Speaker Chris Donovan’s congressional campaign headed into the last filing deadline before the Democratic convention.

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Capital Region Gun Buyback Program Will Be Anonymous

by Jacqueline Wattles | May 17, 2013 1:51pm
Posted to: Town News | Hartford | Public Safety

Hugh McQuaid file photo The Hartford Police and three of the city’s trauma centers will join new sponsors Saturday, May 18, in what they hope will be largest gun buyback in Hartford to date.

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Tension Rises As Votes To Change Spending Cap Disappear

by Christine Stuart | May 17, 2013 9:25am

CTNJ file photo A trio of Democratic Senators who don’t want to make the changes to the spending cap proposed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy are holed up in the state Capitol working on finding the necessary spending cuts to balance the budget under the current rules.

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May 16, 2013

Donovan Denies Defeat of Bill, Says He Worked ‘On The Legislative Side’

by Hugh McQuaid | May 16, 2013 2:28pm

In secretly recorded conversations played Thursday in federal court, former House Speaker Chris Donovan claimed he “took care” of interests that illegally funneled money to his failed congressional campaign, but he denied he was behind killing the legislation they had sought to defeat.

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Executive, Legislative Branch Clash Over Economic Development

by Christine Stuart | May 16, 2013 8:20am
Posted to: Business | Economics | Jobs | Labor

Christine Stuart file photo The state Senate pared down a request Wednesday to increase the funds state economic development officials would be able to dole out to Connecticut businesses without legislative approval.

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May 15, 2013

Conspirator Turned Informant Takes The Stand

Screen grab from union video NEW HAVEN — The former correction officer who was described as a “creep” and “diabolical” by a defense attorney earlier this week took the stand Wednesday and detailed a scheme to bribe Connecticut lawmakers.

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Poll: Voters Support Raising Cigarette Tax

by Hugh McQuaid | May 15, 2013 1:05pm
Posted to: Health Care | Taxes

A coalition of health and anti smoking advocates called on the legislature Wednesday to increase state taxes on cigarettes by 95 cents a pack, citing a new poll that found broad support for the proposal among Connecticut voters.

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Judge Orders State To Do Better On Food Stamp Applications

by Christine Stuart | May 15, 2013 5:30am

CTNJ file photo A federal judge issued a permanent injunction against the Department of Social Services this week ordering it to comply with federal guidelines for processing food stamp applications within 30 days.

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May 14, 2013

Attempted Bribery Scheme Targeted Republicans and Democrats

Hugh McQuaid photo NEW HAVEN — The political fallout of the federal government’s case against Chris Donovan’s former campaign finance director extended beyond Democrats on Tuesday when a federal witness described an attempt to bribe a top Republican lawmaker in the House.

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TRUST Act Clears Hurdle

by Christine Stuart | May 14, 2013 1:01pm
Posted to: Immigration | Legal | State Capitol

Christine Stuart photo A bill that would prohibit, under some circumstances, any law enforcement officer in the state from telling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that they detained an undocumented immigrant cleared another legislative hurdle Tuesday when it passed the Public Safety Committee 13 to 7.