John Moritz
The Middletown Press
Connecticut, United States
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Guidance counselors carrying guns? CT proposal causes confusion and concern
After school counselors and social workers objected to legislation they saw as giving them police duties, the bill's sponsor sought to add clarity. → Read More
Parts of CT on track to record lowest snowfall total in history
Less than an inch of snow has fallen on Bridgeport this winter, the lowest total since... → Read More
10 Days? A month? What is the 'sweet spot' for early CT voting?
Lawmakers and local officials appear to be coalescing around a period of between 10 and 14 days of early voting in time for the 2023 municipal elections. → Read More
New bill could permit CT's first new cigar bar in over 20 years
The passage of 2003's Clean Indoor Air Act left New Haven's Owl Shop as Connecticut's only bar serving drinks and cigars. A new bill would change that. → Read More
Connecticut lawmakers weigh new limits at crowded state parks
As many as 17 million people visited Connecticut's state parks last year, as attendance remained close to 50-percent above pre-pandemic levels. → Read More
Here's how New England avoided blackouts during winter storm
The region's grid, which typically relies on natural gas to produce power, was forced to switch to oil during periods of peak demand. → Read More
Sandy Hook families seek to proceed with cases against Alex Jones
In a court filing, attorneys for Sandy Hook families sought to lift a stay on cases in CT and Texas that was put in place after Alex Jones filed for bankruptcy. → Read More
Connecticut Ford dealers face ultimatum: Spend thousands or stop selling electric vehicles
Ford franchise dealers have until Friday to decide whether to invest between $500,000 and $1.2 million to continue selling the company's electric vehicles beyond 2023. → Read More
This Connecticut village has a history of cobalt mining. Now the metal is in high demand again.
Despite several efforts by prospectors dating back to the 1700s, the presence of cobalt in eastern Connecticut has never proven commercially viable. → Read More
Lamont or Stefanowski: Which candidate for CT governor do you most align with?
In a rematch four years in the making, Gov. Ned Lamont will face off against Bob Stefanowski who he defeated by just over 3 percentage points in 2018. See which of the candidates best line up with your views in the upcoming 2022 election. → Read More
Lottery winners announced to grow, sell recreational pot in CT
The eight applications selected in Thursday's general lottery followed an earlier round of selections from qualified social-equity applicants for pot licenses. → Read More
New Poll: Ned Lamont leads Bob Stefanowski by 10 points in CT governor's race
While nearly half of Connecticut voters say they intend to support Gov. Ned Lamont for re-election, his lead over Bob Stefanowski has shrunk slightly since May. → Read More
CT’s edible mushrooms have virtually disappeared amid a worsening drought
Once-common finds such as black trumpets, hen-of-the-woods and hedgehogs are now prized even in small quantities. → Read More
What’s the future of Plum Island? Sen. Chris Murphy is putting forward a plan
Supporters of an effort to designate a national monument on Plum Island in Long Island... → Read More
CT is likely to follow California’s lead with plans of all-electric vehicle sales by 2035
Experts say the Clean Air Act gives states little choice but following the new rules in... → Read More
As energy bills rise, CT program to help families pay for heat faces dip in federal funding
Republicans are calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to spend surplus money to plug the loss of... → Read More
TV ads, staff and a dancing troupe: A look at fundraising and spending by the Lamont, Stefanowski campaigns so far
Gov. Ned Lamont has not shown any desire to avoid spending some of his fortune on his... → Read More
Murphy declines to temper optimism after Supreme Court expands stance on gun rights
“There’s no question that the country is a lot safer today,” Sen. Chris Murphy told... → Read More
In gift to Christmas movie industry, the rules on importing live reindeer to CT have been loosened
A provision tucked into a larger agricultural bill was described as a benefit to the... → Read More
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm promotes energy independence in eastern CT tour; ‘We’re on a war footing’
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm rode in a fuel-cell-powered car as she made stops... → Read More