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Dom Amore: The Whalers left Hartford, but the hope of bringing them back never goes away

ROCKY HILL, Conn. — As Governor Ned Lamont was on his way in to the ballroom to make some remarks to the Small Business Summit, he was stopped bright and early Tuesday by a sportswriter with an on-topic question.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023

Bottomless supply? Concerns of limited Canadian hydropower as U.S. seeks to decarbonize grid

An ambitious push to decarbonize Canada’s grid and the nation’s growing demand for green energy is causing concerns in the U.S. that Canadian hydro supplies aren’t as plentiful as they used to be

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Connecticut House approves major gun control bill as Republicans blast attack on ‘citizens’ rights’

HARTFORD, Conn. — One day after the one-year anniversary of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Connecticut legislators passed the state’s most comprehensive gun-control package since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings more than a decade ago.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Connecticut Gov. calls Houston ‘butt ugly’ after visiting for Final Four; Texas does not take it well

HARTFORD, Conn. — The UConn men’s basketball team was the talk of Houston after cruising to a national championship on Monday, but Houston’s attention has turned from the brilliance of the Huskies to the perceived ignorance of Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont after comments he made about the host city.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Connecticut gov, Houston mayor trade barbs after Final Four

Connecticut’s governor is taking heat for calling the city of Houston “butt ugly” after returning from the Final Four

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Lawmakers clash over Connecticut Gov. Lamont’s gun bill in Second Amendment battle

HARTFORD, Conn. — With thousands of shootings already this year nationwide, Connecticut lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposals to restrict the purchase and use of guns.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

A Connecticut Native Caught In The Line Of Fire In Israel Murdered By Palestinian Terrorist

Connecticut native, Elan Ganeles, was shot to do death during his vacation in Israel attending a friend's wedding.

Zenger · Mar 2, 2023

Connecticut governor: Ban more guns, raise buying age to 21

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says he wants to add more firearms to the state's assault weapons ban and raise the age for buying long guns to 21 from 18

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Connecticut governor's gun proposals include open carry ban

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced a series of proposed gun laws in a state already considered one of the strictest for firearms ownership

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

A rising star in Connecticut politics dies in a collision with a wrong-way driver

A Connecticut state representative who was considered a rising political star was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle Thursday, state police said. The other driver also died.

WEKU · Jan 6, 2023