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Bridgeport man accused of threats after fatal police shooting: 'Somebody should die with a badge'
Joe "Grits" Thompson, a city activist, was arrested Monday on charges he threatened Bridgeport officers following a police-involved shooting, police said.
CT lawmakers trade barbs over Trump's executive orders involving courts, immigrants, Constitution
The Connecticut chapter of the American Bar Association joined Democrat lawmakers on Tuesday in support of 'rule of law' ...
As Trump vows deportations, Hamden seeks sanctuary city protection for undocumented residents
Hamden lawmakers are debating a new "Welcoming City" ordinance to limit cooperation with ICE and ensure undocumented ...
Connecticut bill would protect immigrants, target companies aiding deportations
Democrats in the legislative Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved expanding Connecticut's immigrant protections of 2013 ...
POST Commission suspends Springfield police officer after arrest in Conn.
Springfield Police Officer Justin Perez will face the Board of Police Commissioners on Wednesday after being charged with ...
CT police officer charged in alleged domestic violence incident involving another officer
State police said the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, and his badge, firearm, ...
Springfield officer, former Somers coach arrested for sexual assault, inappropriate contact with student
An assistant coach at Somers High School was arrested for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, according to state ...
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State ...
Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different
The Tariff Act of 1890 raised taxes to 49.5% on 1,500-plus items. Championing the move was the “Napoleon of Protectionism,” ...
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Bills to ban marriage of first cousins, decriminalize psilocybin advance in CT legislature
In its first major debates and votes on bills a week before their deadline, the legislative Judiciary Committee on Friday approved new laws that would prohibit the marriage of first cousins, ban ...