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Paucity of Funds Postpones Projects

Transportation projects will be modest and cost-efficient in coming years

Top News January 6, 2012 at 09:43 pm

Should You Be Required to Buckle Up in the Back Seat?

The proposal was rejected for several reasons, including possible civil liberties issues…

Government April 27, 2013 at 12:35 am

0 Recommend Elissa Bass

Financing Transportation: Are Tolls the Way to Go?

Tolls are unpopular in Connecticut.

Government June 11, 2011 at 05:22 am

Metro-North Riders to Pay 4 Percent More in Jan.

Bus riders, however, will not face any increases, according to the Stamford Advocate.

Government May 11, 2012 at 03:38 pm

0 Recommend Gary Jeanfaivre

Proposal to Ban Smoking in Cars Headed to Hearing

The bill would apply when children 6-years-old and younger are in the car.

Government February 16, 2013 at 08:09 pm

Anti-Litter Committee Seeking Businesses to Adopt-a-Street

There's also a new focus on 'unintentional litter' that falls or blows out of poorly secured…

Top News May 16, 2011 at 10:51 pm

0 Recommend Fred Musante

Campaign Notebook: Murphy Says McMahon Will Outspend Him

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Government July 9, 2012 at 01:14 am

0 Recommend Anthony Karge

Shays Remembers Famous Reagan Speech, Bush's Birthday

Your daily, local conversation on news and notes from the campaign trail to Congress.

Government June 13, 2012 at 02:59 am

Is The Traffic Light on East Village Too Slow? [POLL]

The city's Public Health and Safety Committee discussed this and other street-related issues…

Police & Fire August 9, 2012 at 09:54 am

When Adopt-a-Highway Doesn't Satisfy

The state legislature is mulling public-private relationships to improve infrastructure that…

Top News March 18, 2011 at 08:39 pm

Transportation Improvement Projects Pitted With Potholes

The state is working to improve travel conditions on I-95 and at three train stations on the…

Government July 15, 2011 at 08:42 pm

BOE Member: I Never Voted in Favor of Surveys

Shelton Board of Ed member Jay Francino-Quinn said claims of him voting in favor of spending…

Schools February 21, 2012 at 11:29 pm

M-8 Due Date

Highly anticipated M-8 cars are on their way — sort of. DOT explains.

Top News April 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Residents Raise Driving Safety Concerns

At tonight's Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, hazardous driving conditions were…

Government December 2, 2010 at 09:44 pm

Senate Passes Bill to Fine Drivers That Hit 'Vulnerable'…

Offenders would face $1,000 fine on top of existing criminal charges, according to the…

Government May 3, 2012 at 03:04 pm

Should the CT State Speed Limit Be Upped to 75?

A state rep from Hartford is proposing just that, saying the current speed limit of 65 mph is…

Top News February 6, 2013 at 04:58 am

0 Recommend Jason Bagley

Lawmakers: Racial Profiling Law is Being Ignored

Following a federal investigation into the actions of East Haven Police, state legislators are…

Government January 5, 2012 at 06:38 pm

Perillo: Government Speak Misleads Taxpayers

We ask what terms Nutmeg State lawmakers would banish this year if they could

Government January 6, 2012 at 04:15 pm

Making Metro-North Fare Increases Fair

Some legislators want money from fare increases to be used for Metro-North operations and…

Top News December 17, 2011 at 04:46 am

Walk This Way, Bike This Way

A look at the next steps in developing the widely anticipated Norwalk River Valley Trail.

Government April 16, 2011 at 10:41 am

0 Recommend Barbara Heins

Leading the Charge to Strengthen Distracted Driving Laws

State Rep. Fred Camillo has proposed increasing the fines levied against drivers who chat,…

Government February 4, 2013 at 11:51 pm

DMV Video Contest to Promote Safe Driving

It’s time for the state Department of Motor Vehicle’s annual teen safe driving video contest.…

Government December 9, 2011 at 07:40 pm

0 Recommend Sheryl Shaker

There's A Bill For That And It's Just A Click Away

Making legislative politics colorful and accessible to facilitate public participation in…

Government February 18, 2011 at 03:56 pm

Pedestrians Do, In Fact, Have the Right of Way

Proposed legislation seeks to remind cars and trucks they don’t own the road.

Government May 27, 2011 at 09:46 pm

Video: Perillo Introduces Measure to Commemorate Sgt. Smith

The following information comes from a press release by Michael Downes of the CT House of…

Government February 18, 2011 at 07:56 pm

Accommodating an Aging Population

Several statewide initiatives are being designed to address the needs of Connecticut's elderly…

Government May 20, 2011 at 07:00 pm

0 Recommend Gary Jeanfaivre

Cyberattacks Target Banks' Websites

Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman believes the attacks are the work of Iran, according to…

Government September 28, 2012 at 11:03 am

Malloy Proposes 25 State Boards be Eliminated

The office of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy proposed to eliminate 25 of the state’s 258 boards and…

Government February 10, 2012 at 08:28 pm

"Sticking" Point

The state considers requiring vehicle registration stickers, again.

Government April 9, 2011 at 01:57 pm