Berlin Train Station Opens on Hartford Line
The CTrail Hartford Line station in Berlin has opened at 51 Depot Road. The station will service Amtrak and the Hartford Line.
Private Sector Jobs Up for September
Connecticut private sector jobs are up 23,400 jobs this September compared to September of 2017, according to the September 2018 Labor Situation report.
Connecticut Receives $30M for Water-Related Projects
The state of Connecticut has received more than $30 million in federal funding to help finance community-based water infrastructure projects, including those involving drinking water and municipal sewage.
CVS Will Keep Aetna Inc. in Hartford for 10 Years
A commitment letter to the Connecticut Insurance Department was delivered by CVS Health Corp. stating that the company will keep Aetna Inc. in Hartford for at least 10 years.
Westbound Lane of I-84 in Waterbury Opens, Finishing Project a Year Early
The recently completed, third westbound lane on I-84 in Waterbury will open to drivers by the end of tonight, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said in a statement.
Connecticut to Receive $20M to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Connecticut will receive more than $20 million from the federal government to boost its efforts to fight the opioid epidemic.
Towns to Receive State Money for Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety
The Department of Transportation will hand out $12.4 million in grants for bicycle and pedestrian safety projects in 40 Connecticut towns.
New Market Breaks Ground in Parkville
A ceremonial groundbreaking for a new market in Parkville took place yesterday, beginning construction of a 20,000-square-foot, 2-story food market.
Report: Connecticut Utilities Fended Off Cyberattacks
A new state report said Connecticut’s electric, gas and large water companies successfully fought off a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks last year.
Aer Lingus Will Stay at Bradley International Airport for Four More Years
Aer Lingus service at Bradley International Airport will continue for at least four more years under a new agreement made with the state. The airline will also place one of its first four A321neoLR on the Bradley to Dublin route, a new and more spacious aircraft.
States Send Personnel to Southeast as Florence Approaches
New England states are stepping up to help with whatever recovery efforts are needed as Hurricane Florence closes in on the Southeast.
Hartford Line Exceeds 69K Passengers in its First Six Weeks
The new Hartford CTrail line had 69,067 passengers during its first six weeks of operation, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced.
New Microgrid Approved at New London Naval Submarine Base
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has approved a $5 million state grant to implement a new microgrid at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base in Groton.
Waterbury I-84 Widening Project Will Be Completed in September
The I-84 widening project in Waterbury will be completed in mid-September of this year – one year early, according to a statement from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.
New Haven Center Receives $10M for Recovery Facility
A New Haven community health center has received $10 million in state funds to build a recovery center.
Connecticut Panel Approves $10M Toll Study
A state panel has agreed to borrow up to $10 million to study the possibility of reinstating tolls on Connecticut’s highways, despite strong opposition from Republican politicians who argue it’s a waste of taxpayer money considering there will be a new administration and General Assembly in January.
Malloy Makes Adjustments to State Budget
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed legislation into law that makes adjustments to the fiscal year 2019 state budget, as well as deficiency appropriations for agencies in the current fiscal year.
Developers Tour Former Sanitarium Property
Developers toured the former Seaside Regional Center property in Waterford on Monday as the state promotes the site as a potential resort.
State Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary of Fair Housing Act, Proposes New Legislation
Members of the state legislature and fair housing advocates from across Connecticut recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act, a key component of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
Proposed Legislation Would Help Stabilize State Transportation Funding
A vote yesterday by the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee supports legislation that will help stabilize the state’s transportation funding in the long-term.
