Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-2) applauded the National Park Service’s announcement today that Connecticut is […]
Please watch Sen. Michael McLachlan’s latest update from the State Capitol and contact him with your thoughts at Michael.McLachlan@cga.ct.gov or at 860-240-0068. Report by […]
Last night the House of Representatives approved a bill with the support of State Rep. Dan Carter (R-2) that would expand wage replacement benefits to […]
Harding: “If the Governor’s unfair budget proposal stays as is, students in our towns will bear the burden of fiscal irresponsibility from the State Capitol, […]
Boucher: “As the Ranking Member of the Transportation Committee, I will continue to monitor this situation closely to ensure that Metro-North is taking the necessary […]
Boucher: “Is this a serious proposal, a politically partisan proposal, or a scare tactic? Whatever the reason it is patently unfair. Please join me in […]
Boucher: “By accepting the financial “new normal,” which has become a catch phrase of those resigned to the status quo, we have accepted failure. I […]
Unofficial: Town and Education Budget 2016 passed! Report by Paula Antolini April 12, 2016 10:00PM EDT Photo above: (Left) Bethel Republican Town Committee […]
At the press conference, Team 26 will present Esty, Blumenthal, and Murphy with petitions signed by more than 36,000 Americans opposing concealed carry policies at […]
Budget referendum is tomorrow, April 12, 2016, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. View voting locations below. Report by Paula Antolini April 11, 2016 10:53AM EDT […]
‘While Bethel officials are celebrating the first proposed tax freeze since 2007, at the same time it is wise to look beyond the euphoria … While the […]
“I was fascinated by Bethel First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker’s recent characterization in the NewsTimes of this season’s proposed budget as “conservative.” As a conservative, I […]
Connecticut Magistrate and Local Attorney, Jennifer Collins, announced her campaign for the Judge of Probate for the Northern Fairfield County Probate District to succeed Judge […]
Last week, the Governor’s office announced and the Legislature approved cuts totaling $78 million. Even though I believe this is only a band-aid to a […]
The prestigious award for political courage will be presented by Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, at a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library […]
CT State Representative Dan Carter officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate today in Veteran’s Park in Hartford, CT. Read his announcement and speech below. […]
Republicans, once again, lead the way out of another deficit, at least until July 1, 2016. State budget deficits have unfortunately become the norm. At […]
Bethel Advocate asked the three District 2, CT State Representative candidates one question. Report by Paula Antolini April 3, 2016 4:19PM EDT Three […]
Tomorrow, ahead of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will join survivors and victims of gun […]
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that an expansion of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in Hartford will become operational by today as a result of […]