Connecticut Republicans pick their candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary election Tuesday that could signal where the state party is headed politically after years of backing moderates.
Author: SUSAN HAIGH
GOP backs Klarides for U.S. Senate; Dems endorse Gov. Lamont
Connecticut Republicans endorsed former state House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, a moderate on social issues, to challenge two-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal in November. But she will still face a primary in August after two social co…
Some state lawmakers calling it quits, can’t afford to serve
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — When trying to decide whether to seek a fourth term in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Rep. Joe de la Cruz ran the question by his wife, whom he jokingly refers to as his lawyer and financial adviser. While Tammy …
GOP sees opportunity in 2022 election to defeat Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has $7.5 million in campaign cash and enviable name recognition after decades in public office, but Republicans in this Democratic-leaning state still see an opportunity to win a U.S. Sen…
State releases guidance as masking in schools left to locals
Connecticut officials have released guidance for how K-12 schools across the state should handle face mask rules now that local districts are preparing for the statewide mask mandate to end on Feb. 28. The public health and education departments are re…