HARTFORD — Now isn’t the time. That was the message today from Republicans concerned about the abilities of towns and cities to pay for unfunded mandates handed down by the state. Rep. Larry Cafero, leader of the House Republicans, was backed by Reps. Rosa Rebimbas, Arthur O’Neill and Bill Hamzy during an afternoon news conference, and [...]

There are transcendent moments in history that define a generation – for many, it was the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 or the day World War II ended where people rejoiced at the end of long, and devastating war and cities celebrated. For others, it was that November day in Dallas when President John [...]

Rep. Tony Hwang attended a recent meeting of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter where he spoke to a group of young people planning for a Memory Walk, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Hwang, who represents Fairfield and Trumbull, discussed marketing strategies with these young, dedicated volunteers [...]

Quinnipiac University released a new poll today and the results shouldn’t surprise anyone other than Democrats here at the Capitol. Jobs, or the lack thereof, was the top issue among respondents who told pollsters the ailing economy is the most critical issue Connecticut faces. So what, exactly, have legislative Democrats done over the last year or [...]