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View Post WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford is taking a major step toward consolidating the town’s two high schools. The board of education voted 8 to 1 to combine Sheehan and Lyman Hall high schools into one school. The schools will merge into Lyman Hall High School at its Pond Hill Road site. It’s a […] → Read More
(WTNH) – The saying goes, “the nose knows.” The great state of New Mexico is in the process of deciding whether there should be an official state smell. Specifically, the aroma of the green chile. A classroom of 5th graders made their case at a public hearing and the bill cleared the committee and moved to the legislature. Watch the video above for the full segment. → Read More
(WTNH) – If you think the 2000 Buick Lesabre is a car that deserves a Connecticut classic license plate, the folks at DMV won’t argue with you. Whether it’s a Buick or a Bentley, as long as your car is 20 years or older, you can get a classic plate. Connecticut Public Reports Walter Smith Randolph has been looking into this. Watch the video above for the full segment. → Read More
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The group End Hunger CT! is renewing a call to make school lunch available to all Connecticut students. They are calling on the general assembly to take “immediate action.” Gov. Ned Lamont and legislative leaders are said to be in negotiations to provide students with free meals for the remainder of […] → Read More
(WTNH) – There’s a bill proposal floating around the State Capitol. Republican State Rep. Irene Haines wants to ban the release of helium balloons in Connecticut. The bill’s statement of purpose is to limit harm to Long Island Sound and other waterways from balloon trash when they come back down to Earth. If you’re caught […] → Read More
On Election Day, Connecticut voters will have a choice of three candidates for governor: incumbent Democrat Ned Lamont, Republican Bob Stefanowski and Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. → Read More
In celebration of National Dog Month, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-Conn.) and other state officials visited the Connecticut Humane Society to stress the various benefits associated with pet adoption. → Read More
Come July 1, Connecticut’s tax on diesel is going up another 9 cents. Last Wednesday, the Department of Revenue Services gave Connecticut businesses 15 days to absorb the news that the already sky-high prices they’re paying to fuel vehicles and equipment will likely cost even more. → Read More
With the future of Roe v. Wade and legalized abortion hanging in the balance, Connecticut is taking a proactive stance to protect a woman’s right to choose. → Read More
(WTNH) – It’s never a dull moment in the world of Connecticut politics. Governor Ned Lamont tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. Lamont’s potential opponent in the 2022 election now has a running mate. Bob Stefanowski tabbed State Rep. Laura Devlin of Fairfield as his choice for lt. governor. Plus, State Treasurer Shawn Wooden dropped […] → Read More
(WTNH) – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking the public to help them out with a seasonal problem. If you see a pothole on state roads, they are asking you to report it so they can fix it faster. The DOT does regular maintenance work on potholes this time of year. If you see a pothole you can call 860-594-2560 or report it online at DOT.customercare@ct.gov. → Read More
(WTNH) – With the 2022 election less than 11 months away, Connecticut Republicans have released their first attack ad. Governor Ned Lamont and other state leaders reacted to the attack ad. And while Bob Stefankowski still hasn’t made his candidacy official, it appears a film crew was in North Haven at his dad’s house […] → Read More
(WTNH) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is going all in this campaign season. They are buying t-shirts, mugs, and even golf balls. For $25 you can buy a t-shirt, for $45 you can get a welcome mat, and there are also a number of ‘Don’t Tread on Florida’ items as well. There is also a ‘Don’t Fauci My Florida’ beer koozie. Watch the video above for the full segment. → Read More
(WTNH) – Governor Ned Lamont and democratic leaders are considering an extension of his pandemic emergency powers for the 7th time. Those powers are set to expire on February 15. Lamont says his legal counsel is preparing a list of about 10 to 12 executive orders that state lawmakers should consider extending. GOP leaders are […] → Read More
(WTNH) – Senator Will Haskell will not seek re-election. Instead, he is going to law school. The 25-year-old is a grizzled veteran inside the halls of the Capitol. The chair of the Transportation Committee wants to focus on his studies. Haskell was first elected to the Senate at just 22. Every year, thousands of Connecticut […] → Read More
We are taking a look back at 2021 and what it means for 2022 on this week’s Capitol Report. → Read More
We’ve been looking at the “great eight” political topics as we look back at 2021 and look ahead to 2022. → Read More
Some might say he is the Tony Manero of political reporting. When he writes a column, people step aside and take notice. → Read More
The Capitol Report team makes their final look back on 2021, but not before making predictions for the 2022 political season. → Read More
The family of a man shot and killed by a state trooper two years ago in West Haven has filed a lawsuit. → Read More