Wikpedia The hottest congressional race in our state is the fight to replace embattled Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty. There are three Republicans running and two Democrats, and had two of the candidates on […]
The Race to Replace Esty in CT-5
The Primary Ballot is Almost Set
The ballot for the gubernatorial primary in August is nearly finalized. Republicans Bob Stefanowski and David Stemerman were successful in their petition drives, and will join endorsed candidate Mark Boughton, Tim Herbst […]
Helping Hartford, Person by Person
We see the obvious signs of progress in the city of Hartford by looking around downtown. New lofts going up at Adriaen’s Landing. Two long dilapidated buildings on Pearl Street being gutted […]
Rising Star Democrat Won’t Campaign With Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton has been having a rough time on his book tour. In the wake of the #metoo movement, people are looking at his history with women in a different […]
Sunday Switches
We have some exciting changes announced here at WFSB by our general manager Dana Neves. Beginning on July 1st, Face the State will move to 8:30AM on Sundays, and the full hour […]
Knock, Knock. Can You Sign a Petition?
You might get a knock on your door this weekend, or perhaps an approach at the supermarket or the beach. Candidates and their staffers will be out in full force this weekend […]
Greenwich Concours
Spring and summer mean car shows when classic car owners take their beauties out after a long Connecticut winter. The Greenwich Concours D’Elegance features cars worth up to a few million dollars. […]
Stemerman Talks Ballot and Changes He’d Make if Elected
Republican David Stemerman is our guest this weekend on Face the State. This is the former hedge fund manager’s second trip to our studios, so now we’ve had all the candidates on […]
Petitioning Candidates Hit Pavement; End of an Era at the HPD
The ballots for the August 14th primary are far from set. On Sunday on Face the State we talked with two candidates for governor who are trying to get on the ballot […]
Former Connecticut Police Chief Now Protecting Rock Stars
Bon Jovi & Sferrazza One of the longest serving police chiefs in recent Connecticut memory is now protecting some of the biggest names in music. Retired Enfield police chief Carl Sferrazza is […]
Lamont & Bysiewicz Promise Change
In their first extended interview since winning the endorsed nominations at Democratic State convention, Ned Lamont and his running mate Susan Bysiewicz appeared on Face the State Sunday, promising change after eight […]
Face of the HPD to Retire
After 23 years with Hartford Police, Deputy Chief Brian Foley has announced his retirement. Foley appeared on WFSB and other television stations on a frequent basis over the years, updating the media […]
Boughton Predicts 5 or 6 Candidate Primary; Takes Aim at Lamont
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, the freshly minted endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee is predicting an August primary with five or six candidates. Boughton appeared on a special live Face the State Sunday morning […]
Eunice Groark 1938-2018
As the state mourns the loss of former Lieutenant Governor Eunice Groark, we are looking for video of her in the WFSB archives. Groark’s time in office pre-dates our computerized archives so […]
Potential November Matchup at Face the State
Face the State is often a place where candidates and politicians meet for the first time and bump into one another, not necessarily on television, but in our lobby or newsroom. Luke […]
Who Do You Want to be Connecticut’s Next Governor?
The conventions are a few weeks ago when delegates will voice their support and help set the primary ballot. Who do you like? Don’t forget to join us this morning at 11AM […]
Walker Makes Convention Predictions
The Republican state convention is two weeks away and there is no clear front runner or sense of who, if anyone, will emerge as the endorsed candidate. Sunday on Face the State […]
Will the Next Shake Shack be in Hartford?
The much anticipated Shake Shack opened today in West Hartford, near the Westfarms Mall. The burger chain set up shop for its fourth Connecticut location in the old Sears building and the […]
Who Will Win the Conventions?
The state party nomination conventions will take place within the month and with so many people running for governor, it’s unclear who, of anyone, will emerge as the endorsed candidate. Today on […]
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