Democrat Mike Williams is dropping out of the race for congress in CT-5. The New Preston Ph.D made the announcement this morning on Face the State, citing “the best interests of the Democratic party.” […]
The Debate over Jackson Laboratories
The battle over the controversial Jackson Laboratories deal is over. The company is setting up shop in Connecticut and taxpayers are helping with the move, to the tune of $291M dollars. Democrats […]
Winsley takes on Powerful DeLauro
The political road is littered with candidates who have taken on Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and lost. The New Haven Democrat is now seeking a 12 term and this year’s GOP challenger is Wayne […]
Here Comes….Alfred
With a few days to go before Halloween we are getting ready for a winter storm! Yikes. Our team of meteorologists at WFSB has named this one Alfred. My favorite Alfred is […]
Flashback: The Hartford Rams?
Yes, that is an NFL stadium pictured in the Downtown North neighborhood of Hartford. Not the one New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft said he was bringing his team to in 1998, […]
Nappier Inducted into CT Women’s Hall of Fame; Calls HPD Incident “Unfortunate”
State Treasurer Denise Nappier has been inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. The state’s longest serving constitutional officer said “on one hand I feel so grateful and overwhelmed by this prestigious honor, […]
Face the State Flashback: Yanks Win ’96 World Series
What was once lost, has now been found. We’re talking about the video of my assignment nearly 17 years ago: my very first World Series. I recently found the tape, and you’ll see […]
Yikes! Another Bad Yearbook Picture
Yeah, it is high school reunion season. This was yours truly many years (and pounds) ago. I’d like to be able to tell you I got a better haircut after that, but […]
What’s Next for Occupy Hartford?
Thousands of people have driven by it and thousands more have seen them on the television news. The Occupy Hartford movement seems to be at a crossroads. The crowd of people camping […]
Will State Renegotiate Deal with Foxwoods and Mohegan?
The big political story next week will be the special session called by Governor Malloy to talk jobs. Talk jobs is what we did during a taping of Face the State with […]
Roraback Takes Aim at House Speaker Donovan
State Senator Andrew Roraback is a few months behind in the fundraising game, but the newest entrant in the race for the 5th congressional district is confident he can catch up. The Goshen […]
Roberti Has High Hopes in CT-5
Over the past several months, we’ve had a steady parade of guests on Face the State who are running for the 5th congressional seat, currently held by Chris Murphy. There are eight […]
Face the State Flashback: Election of 1986
In 1986, Connecticut Republicans were hoping to snap a three-election losing streak and take back the governorship, something they hadn’t won since 1970. Popular Governor William O’Neill was seeking a second full […]
Shays: McMahon was Reckless and Outrageous
The battle for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Joe Lieberman is shaping up to be very similar to the fight we saw in 2010. Once again, […]
The Simpsons are Saved
A deal has been struck between 20th Century Fox Television, producers and actors to save “The Simpsons,” the longest running sitcom on television. Honestly, I didn’t even know the show was still on […]
Former WFSB Weatherman Charlie Bagley Dead at 82
It is a sad day here at Channel 3 as we’ve learned of the passing of a member of our family, Charlie Bagley. He died yesterday at his home in Stafford Springs at […]
Face the State Flashback: Income Tax Rally of ’91
Twenty-six years ago this fall an estimated 50,000 people turned out at the State Capitol to protest the state’s newly passed income tax. Any way you look at it, this was an […]
Himes Gets a Challenger
4th District Congressman Jim Himes has his first challenger, Republican David Orner of Darien. The former naval intelligence officer and businessman announced his candidacy today, and appeared for a taping of Face […]
Five Republicans in CT-5?
State Senator Andrew Roraback preparing for Face the State earlier this year State Senator Andrew Roraback may jump into the race for the 5th congressional district. WFSB political analyst Brian Flaherty revealed […]