The Connecticut State Senate has passed a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage by 75 cents to $9 an hour by January 2015.

Several gun advocacy groups and individuals filed a lawsuit May 22 in which they claim the state’s recent gun reform package violates citizens’ constitutional right to bear arms.

Ken Jenkins, chairman of the Board of Legislators, has filed a complaint in state court to block an agreement allowing Sustainable Playland to run Playland.

STOP Albany, a group composed of various Westchester officials, plans to lobby Albany for mandate relief.

As the investigation into the cause of the Metro-North train collision continues, an initial review shows both safety precautions and state funding have been maintained by and for the train operator.

Connecticut gas companies are gearing up for the state’s new comprehensive energy strategy, which includes a major increase in natural gas in place of petroleum-based oil.

Plans to re-open the Globe Theatre in Norwalk have been resuscitated by a former stage hand who has proposed to turn the Globe into a digitally equipped center for the performing arts.

The region dodged a bullet with last week’s quick rail recovery. But the larger issue that was exposed by the train crash – and that is in severe need of attention – is that our roads are simply not up to snuff.

As the Norwalk Housing Authority looks to assemble financing for an overhaul of the city’s Washington Village development, it will seek a share of $72 million in federal storm-related aid Connecticut is set to receive.

Business Journal contributor Brad Scheller talks with Datto Inc. CEO Austin McChord about his company’s rapid growth.