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Connecticut state bill would allow illegal immigrants to vote in state elections: 'Completely outrageous'

January 24, 2023

Connecticut state bill would allow illegal immigrants to vote in state elections: 'Completely outrageous'

A Connecticut state bill introduced this month would allow illegal immigrants to vote in municipal and state elections, the latest move in a growing national push.

CT Gov. Lamont proposes open carry ban, other gun restrictions

January 23, 2023

CT Gov. Lamont proposes open carry ban, other gun restrictions

Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced several proposed gun laws Monday, including tighter registration requirements, purchase limits, and an open carry ban.

Connecticut firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning home, 4 firefighters taken to hospital

January 23, 2023

Connecticut firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning home, 4 firefighters taken to hospital

Firefighters in Connecticut saved an unconscious man who was trapped on the third story of a burning house. Four of the firefighters had to be taken to the hospital but were released.

Democrat lawmaker angers parents with bill allowing 12-year-olds to be vaccinated without parental consent

January 20, 2023

Democrat lawmaker angers parents with bill allowing 12-year-olds to be vaccinated without parental consent

Parents raise concern over a bill proposed in the Connecticut state legislature that would give children 12 years and older the right to get vaccines without parental consent.

University of Connecticut’s oldest building heavily damaged by fire

January 20, 2023

University of Connecticut’s oldest building heavily damaged by fire

A historic building built in 1769 located at the University of Connecticut was heavily damaged on Friday after almost being fully engulfed in flames.

Byron Donalds is asked about George Santos, points out Democratic senator who 'lied about his service'

January 18, 2023

Byron Donalds is asked about George Santos, points out Democratic senator who 'lied about his service'

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds said Wednesday that George Santos should be allowed to sit on House committees while a possible House ethics investigation plays out.

Connecticut woman who abandoned 8-month-old baby, attacked child's mother sentenced to 3 years of probation

January 18, 2023

Connecticut woman who abandoned 8-month-old baby, attacked child's mother sentenced to 3 years of probation

Andiana Velez was sentenced to three months of probation for attacking another woman and abandoning her baby in a dumpster. Velez was also given a 10-year suspended prison sentence.

Connecticut bill would let 12-year-olds get vaccines without parental consent

January 18, 2023

Connecticut bill would let 12-year-olds get vaccines without parental consent

A bill proposed in the Connecticut state legislature would provide children 12 years and older with the right to get vaccines without parental consent.

Connecticut mother sentenced to 40 years for killing 8-year-old son in 2016

January 18, 2023

Connecticut mother sentenced to 40 years for killing 8-year-old son in 2016

A Connecticut mother was sentenced to 40 years for killing her 8-year-old son in 2016. After the mother suffocated her son she then set their house on fire with him inside.

Connecticut to hold special elections to fill 3 vacancies in the state's House of Representatives

January 17, 2023

Connecticut to hold special elections to fill 3 vacancies in the state's House of Representatives

Special elections to fill the three vacancies in the Connecticut House of Representatives are scheduled to be held on Feb. 28, 2023. Two of the lawmakers whose seats are open resigned.