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Democrats expand control of Connecticut legislature

Connecticut voters decided more than the governor's race on Tuesday. News 8's Kent Pierce explains the results of a few of the legislative races we watched closely.

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Connecticut Natural Gas faces penalty over overpressurized service line test

(UI) - Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has proposed a $100,000 fine against Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) after a worker overpressurized a new plastic service line during a test in Wethersfield and then gave a state inspector a false explanation, according to regulators. PURA also proposed a $50,000 fine against sister company Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) over an improperly installed fitting in North Haven.

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90s Con is leaving Connecticut for New Jersey in 2027. Here's what's changing

The era-themed 90s Con convention, which brought the likes of John Stamos, Selma Blair, members of the Backstreet Boys, Susan Sarandon, and Marisa Tomei to Hartford, has announced that it will be moving to New Jersey in 2027. First held at the Connecticut Convention Center in 2022, the convention had...

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Reid is the first Democrat to win the 21st Senatorial District in 62 years

SHELTON, Conn. — Carolann Reid pounded the pavement, knocking on doors to talk to voters throughout Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District in a tireless campaign, then rode a blue wave on Election Day to narrowly upset incumbent Republican, Jason Perillo, and make history as the first Democrat to win the Senate seat in 62 years in the traditionally conservative district.

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Program to offer new mothers free visits by registered nurses

Mothers with newborns in the Northwest Corner will be eligible for a new program that will offer three home visits by a registered nurse in a program offered by the Community Health and Wellness Center, a federally qualified healthcare center with facilities in Torrington, Winsted and North Canaan. The program...

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Connecticut Approves 4.9% Workers’ Compensation Decrease for 2027

The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved decreases in workers’ compensation rates for employers starting January 1, 2027. The voluntary market loss costs will decrease -4.9% overall, while assigned risk plan rates will go down -5.8% overall. The changes reflect the request filed by the industry’s rating organization, the National...

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Construction Progressing at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford Connecticut

With an anticipated leasing launch in late spring 2027, construction is progressing rapidly at The Residences at Heritage Park in West Hartford. The Garden Communities multifamily development at 1360 Trout Brook Drive will offer 322 luxury rentals complemented by on-site lifestyle amenities. “It’s exciting to see The Residences at Heritage...

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One in 20 Connecticut households has an EV. The wealth gap is stark.

About 5% of Connecticut households own or lease an EV, but ownership varies sharply by town, with wealth emerging as a major dividing line.

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Access Health CT Opens 2027 Enrollment as Families Face Higher Costs and Federal Changes

Connecticut residents can now review their health insurance options for 2027 through Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment began on Oct. 23 and continues through Jan. 15, 2027, according to the agency. Residents can apply for coverage, renew their insurance ,or choose a different plan.

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Wisialowski Defeats Labriola for 23rd House Seat

Voters in Connecticut's 23rd House District elected Democrat Jane Wisialowski to represent them in Hartford over Republican Barbara Labriola. Both candidates spoke to the Harbor News about the results and what comes next. The 23rd House District includes Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Lyme, and Old Lyme. According to unofficial tallies reported...

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Gadkar-Wilcox declares victory in the 22nd Senatorial District race

TRUMBULL, Conn. — Democrat Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox’s campaign declared victory in the state’s 22nd Senatorial District race late Tuesday night when their numbers showed a 15,295 to 9,809 lead over her Republican challenger, Scott Modlin, with only absentees and early votes from Monroe, and a few heavily Democratic leaning precincts in Bridgeport left to be counted.

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Scott survives a blue wave to win a 4th term leading the 112th District

MONROE, Conn. — On a night when Democratic Party candidates swept to victories in most races across the nation, Republican legislator, Tony Scott, fended off a challenge from Democrat, Wiley Mullins of Easton to win a fourth consecutive term as representative of the state’s 112th District. “While voters...

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Blumenthal, 80, plans to run for reelection in 2028

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Connecticut's kid governor hits campaign trail as fifth graders vote for her successor

The midterm elections may be wrapping up, but there's still one more race underway in Connecticut. The candidates? They're not even old enough to vote in a regular election, let alone drive a car. It's all part of Connecticut's Kid Governor program, a nonprofit civic education initiative created by the...

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Democrats maintain hold on CT constitutional offices

The Democratic incumbents benefitted from campaigns that prioritized affordability and opposing many policies of President Donald Trump.

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Optimism felt by candidates vying to represent Monroe in Hartford

MONROE, Conn. —- Optimism was sky high among candidates in local races, who made stops at polling places this Election Day. The Sun caught up with candidates running for Connecticut’s 112th District, the 21st and 22nd senatorial districts, and even a gubernatorial candidate, Republican senator, Ryan Fazio, who is challenging incumbent Democrat, Ned Lamont at the top of the ticket.

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Coast Guard Looks to Commercial Icebreakers to Keep Northeast Ports Open This Winter

The U.S. Coast Guard is exploring the use of commercial icebreaking vessels to help keep Northeast ports and waterways open this winter, as the service prepares for another season of potentially disruptive ice conditions. In an October 21 Request for Information (RFI) posted on SAM.gov, the Coast Guard is seeking...

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Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

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Connecticut live results: 2026 governor’s election

Connecticut voters on Tuesday will decide their governor for the next four years. Two-term incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont (D) is seeking a third consecutive term. The Constitution State is one of 13 states without any form of term limits. The only other Connecticut governor to win a third term was John G. Rowland in 2002,…

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Connecticut's closest congressional race could be the 5th District

Tuesday, voters are deciding between the Democrat Hayes and Republican Chris Shea.

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