Dannel Malloy

Connecticut Repeals the Death Penalty

Suzanne Langlois | Posted 04.26.2012

Suzanne Langlois

The Nutmeg State has become the 17th state to abolish capital punishment, replacing it with life in prison without the possibility of parole.

School Targets Achievement Gap Through Methods Of Socrates

| Melissa Bailey | Posted 05.26.2012

This piece comes to us courtesy of New Haven Independent. Should the rich fix failing schools by donating more money? Should moms keep better tabs ...

Conn. Legislative Session Opens: Public Schools Overhaul Means More Programs, Funding

AP | By SUSAN HAIGH | Posted 02.08.2012

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy called on state lawmakers Wednesday to help him create an economic revival in Connecticut, creating more jobs...

East Haven Mayor Blasted For 'Taco' Quip About Latinos

AP | JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN | Posted 03.26.2012

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The mayor of a working-class city roiled by allegations of police discrimination against Hispanics faced scathing criticism W...

WATCH: East Haven Mayor Further Angers Latino Community With Ridiculous Taco Dinner Statement

The Huffington Post | Cindy Y. Rodriguez | Posted 01.25.2012

East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo is facing heavy criticism for controversial comments made after four police officers were charged for using excessive f...

Huge Achievement, Cultural Gaps Plague Schools And Latino Students

AP | By MICHAEL MELIA | Posted 01.07.2012

WINDHAM, Conn. -- As a parent liaison in a school district with a fast-growing Hispanic majority, Ana Lozada navigates a deep cultural divide: Parents...

Unions Approve Deal To Close Budget Gap In Connecticut

AP | SUSAN HAIGH | Posted 10.18.2011

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut's unionized state employees overwhelmingly ratified a labor savings and concessions agreement Thursday in a second...

Dave Jamieson

Cities, States Move To Mandate Paid Sick Leave For Workers

HuffingtonPost.com | Dave Jamieson | Posted 08.06.2011

WASHINGTON -- Millions of American workers face an ugly choice when they fall ill: Either tough it out and head into work, or stay home and not get pa...

'Stealing Education' Case Round II: Petition to Drop Case, Mom Still Homeless

Mary Ann West | Posted 07.12.2011

Mary Ann West

Homeless mother, Tanya McDowell, returned to the Norwalk, Conn. State Superior Court for her pretrial hearing regarding her "stealing education" case.

Senator Helps Student Stay In America

AP | By MICHAEL MELIA | Posted 07.03.2011

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Two years into a fight to stay in the U.S., Mexican college student Mariano Cardoso learned of a victory last week – not from...

Governor Opens Up About Dyslexia Struggles

AP | STEPHANIE REITZ | Posted 05.29.2011

GREENWICH, Conn. — Teachers said he was mentally retarded. Some of his nastier classmates called him dummy. Today, Dannel P. Malloy is called so...

Connecticut Experiences Déjà vu

Mary Ann West | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Ann West

Lieberman's last two years in the Senate will define his legacy. And we can only hope that they will bring out the best for all of the residents of Connecticut and the country.

Democrat Again Declared Winner In Governor's-Race Squeaker, But Opponent Hasn't Conceded

AP | SUSAN HAIGH | Posted 05.25.2011

HARTFORD, Conn. — Democrat Dan Malloy has won Connecticut's gubernatorial election after days of back-and-forth over vote totals and irregularit...

Connecticut Governor's Election 2010: Predict The Winner! (POLL)

Posted 05.25.2011

Who will be the next Connecticut Governor? Republican Tom Foley will face off against Democrat Dannel Malloy on Nov. 2, and we'd love to hear who you...

Poverty: A Discussion Among the Seven Sisters

Martha St Jean | Posted 05.25.2011

Martha St Jean

In the current recession far too much of the focus has fallen on the Middle Class and their woes. But what about the Lower Class? For them, this has been more of a continuation than a crisis.

StimCity: What America's Mayors Think of the Stimulus

Harry Moroz | Posted 05.25.2011

Harry Moroz

Stimulus projects designed for job creation have proven ineffective. To find out why, I spoke with a handful of the nation's mayors, both Democratic and Republican.