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Connecticut crime lab wins accreditation bid
The Connecticut crime lab where U.S. auditors identified multiple problems last year won its professional accreditation back Tuesday, a step hailed by the governor as a sign of a turnaround at a site that has struggled with a huge backlog of cases.
Malloy pushes tougher teacher training, incentives
Aspiring Connecticut teachers would face tougher requirements to enter and complete preparation programs, but could qualify for tuition reimbursement grants and loan forgiveness under certain conditions as part of a new education reform proposal unveiled Tuesday.
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Connecticut's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in...
Sanam Rastegar, 17, of Weston and Patrick Briscoe, 13, of Newtown today were named Connecticut's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
Connecticut, nation seeing spike in homeless vets...
Andy and Miriam Miranda don't fit the historical profile of homeless veterans. Former teachers with master's degrees who have a 6-year-old son, they have lost a house to foreclosure and were evicted from an apartment for falling behind on rent.
Correction
A Saturday article about Chico State University's provost resigning misidentified Deborah Summers. She is the director of the school of education at Chico State University.
Dieng, No. 24 Louisville top Connecticut 80-59
Louisville senior guard Chris Smith emphatically answered a question meant for teammate Chane Behanan. After a resounding 80-59 victory over Connecticut on Monday night, the Cardinals are in sync on the court and off it. "We just had more fun than they did," Smith declared. They outworked the Huskies, too.
Lamb off, Connecticut loses at No. 24 Louisville
Jeremy Lamb said he's embarrassed at his play. His Connecticut teammates don't have much to be proud of, either. Lamb finished with seven points as his shooting woes continued and Connecticut fell behind big in an 80-59 loss to No. 24 Louisville on Monday night. Lamb is 10 of 37 in his last three games and he was nowhere near his 17.6-point average against the surging Cardinals.
Connecticut signs Mims to 2-year deal
The Connecticut Sun has signed free agent Mistie Mims to a two-year contract.
Connecticut Vs. Louisville: Can Cardinals Continue...
The Louisville Cardinals are currently riding a four-game winning streak, but they'll put that on the line Monday night against the Connecticut Huskies . The last time the two teams met, by the way, was in last season's Big East tournament as Kemba Walker willed the Huskies to a victory in the finale. This year's match-up should be different, though, considering Walker is now in the NBA and the ...
6 Places to Skateboard Outdoors in Connecticut
Is your family planning a summer vacation in Connecticut? Don't worry. There are a number of outdoor skateparks scattered across the state. Here's a brief look at a six of them: 1. Calf Pasture Skatepark The Calf Pasture Skatepark is located on Calf Pasture Beach Road in...
Connecticut Signs Veteran Mistie Mims
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 6, 2012) - The Connecticut Sun announced today it has signed free agent Mistie Mims to a two-year contract. Terms were not disclosed.
Connecticut Legislature Convenes On Wednesday;...
The Connecticut General Assembly will convene on Wednesday for its 2012 session, and a major concern will be dealing with an unexpected budget deficit.
Connecticut Susan G. Komen Foundation Will Not...
NEW HAVEN - As public outcry over the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation's decision to cut off breast cancer funding to Planned Parenthood escalates, the Connecticut branch of Komen vowed not to pull its funding.

Malloy unveils plan to take over state's worst schools if necessary
Hartford – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced a proposal for a $24.8 million program to potentially take over and turn around Connecticut’s worst schools, the most...<BR>
Connecticut working to fix troubled food stamps...
HARTFORD - While a fraud scandal cast a cloud over a special emergency food aid program following Hurricane Irene, the state is working to address deeper troubles that have plagued the traditional food stamps program, including high error rates, slow response times and an antiquated computer system.
Connecticut state police plan DUI patrols for...
HARTFORD - Connecticut state police are planning to step up their efforts to get drunk drivers off the roads during the Super Bowl weekend.
Legalized online gambling looking less likely for...
HARTFORD - Despite a recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion that appeared to allow states to roll the dice on Internet gambling, online poker will not be coming to Connecticut any time soon.
Connecticut man whose wife cheated can seek...
Hartford, Conn. — Over the years, Eric Fischer had grown suspicious of whether he was really the father of his youngest daughter. So he secretly got a sample of the girl's hair, grabbed one from his own head and sent them to a lab for DNA testing.
Connecticut police in harassment scandal face...
HARTFORD, Conn - Four East Haven, Connecticut police officers facing federal charges that they harassed and used excessive force against Latinos will go on trial next year, one of their attorneys said on Thursday. The officers, described by the FBI as "bullies with badges," were arrested and charged last week with conspiracy to commit racial profiling and using threats and intimidation ...
Fairfield legislator says online gambling should...
HARTFORD - According to Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, online gambling will not be coming to Connecticut, whatever Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says.
Connecticut Democrats want changes to minimum wage...
HARTFORD - A group of Democratic state lawmakers, including the House Speaker, want to make changes to Connecticut's minimum wage laws.
Proposal pitched to raise Connecticut minimum wage
HARTFORD -- In announcing a proposal to raise the minimum wage by $1.50 an hour in Connecticut, Rep. Chris Donovan, D-Meriden, quoted an unlikely source: Ronald Reagan.
Connecticut busway gets preliminary environmental...
Connecticut environmental officials say the state's design for a 9.4-mile, buses-only corridor between New Britain and Hartford would not damage wetlands or sensitive areas nearby.
Connecticut Bond Commission approves $291M for...
HARTFORD - The State Bond Commission on Monday approved $291 million in borrowing over the next decade for a proposed research laboratory to be built at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, a project the governor contends will help grow the state's bioscience industry and ultimately produce thousands of jobs.
Former Middletown mayor won't head Connecticut...
Former Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano won't lead the state Election Enforcement Commission after all, according to the Hartford Courant.
1 day left to apply for CL&P customer credit
HARTFORD - Customers of Connecticut Light & Power, the state's largest electric utility, are running out of time to apply for a credit to help compensate them for lengthy power outages following the freak October snowstorm.
State Bond Commission approves $291M for...
HARTFORD - The State Bond Commission has approved $291 million in borrowing over the next decade for a proposed research laboratory to be built at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.
Boatright cleared to play for Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright has been cleared by the NCAA to return to action, despite a finding by the governing body that the freshman and his mother received more than $8,000 in impermissible benefits both before and after he enrolled in school.
Connecticut chief medical examiner stepping down
HARTFORD - Connecticut's chief medical examiner for more than two decades announced Thursday he will step down when a new chief is appointed.
Connecticut mayor apologizes for "tacos"...
HARTFORD, Conn - A Connecticut mayor apologized on Wednesday for saying he "might have tacos" as a way to heal strained relations with his town's Latino community, blaming stress for his "off-collar" comment after a sharp rebuke from the state's governor. East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. was being interviewed by a WPIX television reporter on Tuesday about the arrest of four police ...
Connecticut marks anniversary of Roe vs. Wade...
HARTFORD - Abortion rights activists are holding an event at Connecticut's Legislative Office Building to mark the 39th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade.
Connecticut must focus its transportation needs,...
HARTFORD - Connecticut will have to focus its needs, devise innovative ways to generate transportation funding and make some tough decisions if it's going to keep the state moving during a time of shrinking resources, speakers said Friday at a forum at the state Capitol.
Romney Wins Connecticut GOP Straw Poll With 29...
HARTFORD - The Connecticut Republican Party announced on its website Friday night that Mitt Romney has won the Connecticut GOP 2012 Presidential Straw Poll with 29 percent of the vote.
Connecticut's bond rating gets downgraded by...
HARTFORD - Moody's has downgraded Connecticut's bond rating, which brought a blistering response from Ben Barnes, budget chief for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.
Connecticut must focus its transportation needs,...
HARTFORD - Connecticut will have to focus its needs, devise innovative ways to generate transportation funding and make some tough decisions if it's going to keep the state moving during a time of shrinking resources, speakers said Friday at a forum at the state Capitol.
Connecticut's bond rating downgraded by Moody's
HARTFORD - Moody's has downgraded Connecticut's bond rating, which brought a blistering response from Ben Barnes, budget chief for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.
Conn. transportation forum to examine funding
Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation, public policy experts and others are gathering in Hartford to discuss the state's transportation needs and funding.
Connecticut education commissioner to propose...
HARTFORD - Connecticut's new education commissioner is proposing a reorganization of his agency, saying it is part of efforts to provide more support to struggling schools and reduce red tape for high-performing districts.

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