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Conn. lawmakers warned of bigger deficit in 2012

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut lawmakers learned that the state's budget woes may get much worse in 2012, possibly growing to $3.4 billion from the current $385 million. ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: M. Jodi Rell

Racial issues raised at Conn. child welfare agency

HARTFORD, Conn.—A group of Hartford activists is going door-to-door, trying to persuade residents in the North End to refuse services from Connecticut's Department of Children and Families. The organization, known as Men of Color, is attempting to ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Boston Globe,  8 Nov 2009

Conn. anti-war candidate weighs run for governor

HARTFORD, Conn. While Ned Lamont's entry into Connecticut's governor's race has created a stir, some question whether the businessman can generate the same enthusiasm he did in 2006 when he challenged Sen. Joe Lieberman. Gary Rose, chairman of the ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, San Diego Union-Tribune,  8 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ned Lamont,  Joe Lieberman,  U.S. Democratic Party

Conn. anti-war candidate considers run at governor

HARTFORD, Conn.—While Ned Lamont's entry into Connecticut's governor's race has created a stir, some question whether the businessman can generate the same enthusiasm that he did in 2006 when he challenged Sen. Joe Lieberman. Gary Rose, chairman of the ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Boston Globe,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ned Lamont,  Joe Lieberman,  U.S. Democratic Party

Conn. voters choose city and town leaders

HARTFORD, Conn.—Republican officials claimed victory in Tuesday's municipal elections in Connecticut, picking up seats in Stamford and Norwich while holding onto some in Democratic-heavy towns. "To say we are overwhelmed and humbled by this result ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Boston Globe,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Jeffrey Wright,  Twitter Inc,  David Martin

Voters across the state going to the polls

municipal elections back in May -- there are 130 races for mayor and first selectman. Of those 130 races, 26 seats are uncontested. HARTFORD -- Connecticut voters will go to the polls Tuesday in 162 towns where some races for top local offices have ...

From SUSAN HAIGH ASSOCIATED PRESS, The Stamford Advocate,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Michael Jarjura,  Susan Bysiewicz,  David Martin

Local elections turn out unusual stories

-- seven held their municipal elections back in May -- there are 130 races for mayor and first selectman. Of those 130 races, 26 seats are uncontested. HARTFORD -- Connecticut voters will go to the polls Tuesday in 162 towns where some races for top ...

From SUSAN HAIGH ASSOCIATED PRESS, Greater Danbury News-Times,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Michael Jarjura,  Susan Bysiewicz,  David Martin

Crowds begin to gather for Obama's Conn. stop

STAMFORD, Conn.—Protesters and supporters are beginning to arrive in Stamford, where President Barack Obama is speaking at a fundraiser for Sen. Christopher Dodd's re-election. A few dozen people were lining streets near the Hilton hotel hours before ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Boston Globe,  23 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Christopher Dodd

Conn. Sen. Dodd hopes to highlight ties with Obama

HARTFORD, Conn. - Down in the polls a year before the 2010 election, Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd is hoping to tap into the statewide popularity of President Barack Obama. ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  23 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Christopher Dodd,  U.S. Republican Party,  Rob Simmons,  U.S. Democratic Party

Dodd hopes to highlight ties with Obama

HARTFORD, Conn.—Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd's re-election campaign hopes Friday's visit by President Barack Obama will highlight the partnership the two Democrats share on issues like health care and credit card reforms. Obama is scheduled to appear at ...

From SUSAN HAIGH, Boston Globe,  22 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Christopher Dodd,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Senate

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