Jahana Hayes
Vice President Kamala Harris talks with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on arrival in Oakland, Calif., Monday, April 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Dems push $25B for electric school buses, a Biden priority

By Hope Yen Apr. 21, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Priority planned for high risk as vaccine eligibility opens

By Susan Haigh Mar. 29, 2021 01:22 PM EDT
With everyone age 16 and older eligible Thursday to begin signing up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that people with...

FILE - In this May 28, 2020, file photo, Rep. Joseph Courtney, D-Conn., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Courtney said in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 1 that a doctor has cleared him to end his quarantine, a week after he tested positive for the coronavirus. (Rod Lamkey/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Rep. Joe Courtney cleared to end COVID-19 quarantine

Dec. 01, 2020 10:19 AM EST

Teachers call for full remote learning, absent new protocols

By Dave Collins Nov. 23, 2020 07:49 AM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Teachers' unions on Monday said all Connecticut public schools should switch to full-time remote learning until at least mid-January...

Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 05:07 PM EST
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers: CONNECTICUT: Public education...

A volunteer holds a sticker to give to a voter at Domus Kids, Inc. polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Stamford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Connecticut Democrats complete sweep of US House races

By Susan Haigh Nov. 04, 2020 02:42 AM EST

This undated photo provided by the Mary Fay for Congress campaign shows Mary Fay, a Republican candidate for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District. Fay will face incumbent Democrat John Larson in the 2020 election. (Mary Fay for Congress via AP)
Larson and Himes win reelection as vote count continues

By Susan Haigh Nov. 03, 2020 01:08 AM EST

FILE - Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., speaks during a hearing, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. DeLauro will face Republican challenger Margaret Streicker for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District in the 2020 election. (Al Drago/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Election officials say COVID rules could make lines look bad

By Susan Haigh Nov. 02, 2020 02:44 PM EST

This undated photo shows Margaret Streicker, a Republican candidate for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District. Streicker will face incumbent Democrat Rosa DeLauro in the 2020 elections. (Streiker for Congress via AP)
Reps. DeLauro, Hayes face aggressive Republican challengers

By Susan Haigh Oct. 20, 2020 02:33 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 04:27 PM EDT
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers: CONNECTICUT: Thugs invade Zoom...

Massachusetts reports 10 COVID-19 deaths; No deaths in Maine

Oct. 10, 2020 06:04 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — A look at coronavirus-related developments in New England on Saturday: MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts...

FILE- In this May 14, 2018 file photo, candidate Jahana Hayes addresses delegates during the Democratic convention for the 5th District in Waterbury, Conn. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, Rep. Jahana Hayes , D-Conn., said that she and all of her staff will be quarantining after one of her aides tested positive for the coronavirus. (Jim Shannon/Republican-American via AP, File)
Rep. Hayes tests negative for virus, 3 weeks after diagnosis

Oct. 10, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

President Donald Trump speaks from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House to a crowd of supporters, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Brazil's virus death toll surpasses 150,000

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 05:45 AM EDT

Governor forms vaccine advisory group, spring breaks axed

By Dave Collins Sep. 21, 2020 01:31 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut is forming an advisory group to validate the safety of any coronavirus vaccines and how to distribute them to the public,...

The Directors Guild of America headquarters is pictured on April 16, 2020, in Los Angeles. Hollywood's unions announced Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, that they have reached an agreement on pandemic protocols with major studios that will allow the broad resumption of production of films and television after six months of empty sets and widespread unemployment. The Directors Guild of America, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Basic Crafts unions and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists jointly announced the deal reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after months of planning and negotiating. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
The Latest: Hollywood unions announce pandemic agreement

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2020 01:24 AM EDT

FILE- In this March 20, 2019 file photo, Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., attends Rolling Stone's Women Shaping the Future brunch in New York. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, Hayes said that she and all of her staff will be quarantining after one of her aides tested positive for the coronavirus. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut tests positive for COVID-19

Sep. 20, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

A doctor takes a nasal swab sample to test for COVID-19 at the Cocodrilos Sports Park in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, amid the new coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
The Latest: New Zealand to end restrictions except in 1 city

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 05:08 AM EDT

FILE- In this May 14, 2018 file photo, candidate Jahana Hayes addresses delegates during the Democratic convention for the 5th District in Waterbury, Conn. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, Rep. Jahana Hayes , D-Conn., said that she and all of her staff will be quarantining after one of her aides tested positive for the coronavirus. (Jim Shannon/Republican-American via AP, File)
Rep. Jahana Hayes quarantining after staffer tests positive

Sep. 19, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

A protester holds up a placard in front of police officers during a "Resist and Act for Freedom" protest against a mandatory coronavirus vaccine, wearing masks, social distancing and a second lockdown, in Trafalgar Square, London, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
The Latest: On holiday weekend, travel surges in Japan

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2020 12:32 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press Jun. 30, 2020 04:11 PM EDT
Editorials from around New England: CONNECTICUT Developing plan to open schools in September will test CT leadership ...