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The state House redistricting process left some legislators with different boundaries — and an adjustment period.

This is in stark contrast to the state House map released last week, which altered the makeup of districts in southeastern Connecticut.

This is in stark contrast to the state House map released last week, which altered the makeup of districts in southeastern Connecticut.

Members of the CT House took a few minutes to shout out their local pizzerias, while...

Cathedral High alumni pledges $1.78 million to the boys school Tim Ackert, a 1962 graduate of Cathedral High School, and his wife, Norma, have pledged $1.78 million to Cathedral High School. It is the second largest single gift made to the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso, stated a news release from the Catholic Foundation. “I made my bequest to Cathedral High School because I very much believe in the mission of providing resources to those who have not had the opportunitie...

Connecticut officials have touted workforce development as key to the states economic recovery from COVID-19, but some contractors say restrictions on apprenticeship hires is hurting their ability to bring on new employees, even as the industry faces a worker shortage. Image Chris Fryxell The state Department of Consumer Protection imposes a so-called "hiring ratio" on contracting companies in electrical, plumbing and metal-working trades. The rule is a bit technical but it essentially requires...

The legislature’s Conservative Caucus welcomes two new members Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant © Photo by Brad Horrigan | bhorrigan@courant.com/Hartford Courant/TNS Hartford, CT - 1/6/21 - House representatives pose for a photo after being sworn-in outside the Connecticut State Capitol Wednesday, the first day of the legislative session The legislature’s Conservative Caucus added two freshman lawmakers to its ranks: Rep. Kimberly Fiorello of Greenwich and Rep. Mark And...

Those who’ve never served in the military may have gotten a small dose this year of what it’s like for servicemen and women who are deployed. “Maybe you feel isolated from your loved ones so that you can feel safe again in the future,” state Rep. Tim Ackert, R-Coventry, said during a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 19 at Patriots Park with a small number of onlookers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will all be together soon, but now I want you to think about o...