Much has been said and written about the “brain drain” in our state, and the difficulty companies have in luring young people to move here. Ask any recruiter, and he or she […]
Ex-Reporter Stinchfield: Unions a Problem in Connecticut
There is a widely held belief that all reporters are secretly liberal Democrats. One of our guests this weekend on Face the State helps shatter that myth. Grant Stinchfield is a […]
Senator Edith Prague Suffers Stroke
State Senator Edith Prague (D-Columbia) has suffered a stroke on Christmas night and is hospitalized. Prague’s daughter, Shelly Prague, told Eyewitness News her 86 year old mother will likely be under the care […]
Hartford Cathedral Fire of 1956
60 years ago this New Year’s Eve, a devastating fire in Hartford made headlines around the world. The ornate Cathedral of St. Joseph, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Hartford, was […]
Lieberman Talks Romney’s Religion, and 2012 Senate Race
Connecticut’s senior senator Joe Lieberman has been a guest on Face the State numerous times over the past 30 years as senator, and attorney general. This Sunday he’ll be talking about his […]
Face the State Flashback: The G. Fox Era Comes to an End
Nostalgia for a lost Connecticut holiday tradition has been running high this year thanks to pictures making the rounds on Facebook and in the media promoting an upcoming program. We’re talking about […]
Oh, the Joys of the Family Christmas Card
My daughter is now at the age that she actually anticipates seeing the holiday cards that flood our mailbox this time of year. She looks for pictures of her friends, cousins, and Santa […]
My Saab Story
Picking up my new Saab in October, 1995. That service sign was an omen. The news that Saab is likely disappearing from the automotive landscape is devastating to the legions of enthusiasts who […]
Santa, Skating, and 1,000,000 Lights
With just a week before Christmas, I highly recommend a trip to your capital city for the family. Make sure to check out the free skating rink at Bushnell Park, and visit with […]
An Historic Journalistic Undertaking
This week we learned some stunning news: there was an assassination threat against Governor Malloy that came from a state worker. It actually happened in June, but we only read about it […]
Bysiewicz Talks Tough in Laying out Campaign Plan
Democratic candidate for the U.S. senate Susan Bysiewicz does not support New Haven Mayor John DeStefano’s plan to allow illegal immigrants to vote in municipal elections. In what is sure to be […]
Face the State Flashback: The Implosions of 2001
Implosions are a certainly a spectacle to behold. In a matter of a seconds, with a flash of smoke and fire, a building is reduced to a pile of rubble. Hartford has hosted its share […]
Yankees Boss Shows Hartford Whalers Love
When New York Yankees General Manager rappelled down the Landmark Tower in Stamford to help ring in the holiday season at the city’s “Heights and Lights” celebration, he revealed his team colors […]
Which Phone is Better?
My iPhone met its demise this week after about a year or so on the job. It no longer held a charge and would shut off at the most inopportune moments. Our […]
The Houses in the White House
Kara surprised me with a quick 24 hour trip to Washington last week, the highlight of which was a tour of the West Wing of the White House. We had the opportunity […]
Northeast Utilities CEO on Face the State
This Sunday on Face the State, we have an exclusive interview with the President and CEO of Northeast Utilities, Chuck Shivery. We discuss the past five weeks since Winter Storm Alfred, what […]
Segarra says “No” to Casino
Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra is making his first appearance on Face the State since being elected to a full term. During the taping we talked his plans for the next four years […]
Face the State Flashback: the 1961 Hartford Hospital Fire
This week marked the 52nd anniversary of the deadly Hartford Hospital fire. 16 people were killed when fire broke out on December 8th, 1961. The fire led to sweeping changes in the […]
Ex-Whalers Owner Gordon: Bring Back the Bishops
We’ve all heard former Hartford Whalers owner Howard Baldwin talk about what it will take to restore the NHL to Connecticut’s capital city. What about the man who owned the team after Baldwin? […]
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