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XPO Logistics under fire from Congress for alleged labor violations

The Greenwich company said it has launched an independent investigation in response to the reported mistreatment of pregnant workers at a Memphis warehouse, and that it has instituted a new policy for pregnant workers,

Hayes vs. Santos: The fight for the 5th Congressional District

Award-winning teacher Jahana Hayes and former Meriden Mayor Manny Santos are seeking to fill the 5th Congressional District seat vacated by Rep. Elizabeth Esty.

Danbury’s FuelCell Energy gets $1.5M fed grant

The firm will use the funding for hydrogen production research and development that is compatible with nuclear energy sources.

Democrats to hold primary election for Esty’s seat

Former Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glassman faces 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes in an August primary election.

CT shellfish industry, going strong, hopes for EU breakthrough

The FDA has begun the process of restoring U.S. shellfish producers’ access to European markets.

Connecticut’s financing model sparks a National Green Bank proposal

In June, two Connecticut Democrats, U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty and Sen. Chris Murphy, introduced the Green Bank Act in Congress with the goal of establishing a new federal funding vehicle for clean energy projects.

Connecticut Democrats on Trump budget proposal: No thanks

"Seniors would be kicked out of their homes and heroin addicts would be kicked out of treatment" if the budget is passed, according to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy.

Connecticut Democrats trumpet failure of Trumpcare

“The only thing that’s gone well for the president in the last 60 days is his golf game," quipped Gov. Dannel Malloy.

Newtown families’ lawsuit against gun maker dismissed

State Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis dismissed on Oct. 14 a lawsuit filed by several Newtown families against Remington Arms, the manufacturer of the...

Connecticut lawmakers renew calls for gun legislation in wake of Orlando...

Senators Murphy and Blumenthal call for Congress to act, while gun lobbyists have remained silent.

Conn. Democrats storm to fundraising lead

With less than 100 days till the election, Democrats hold a sizable fundraising edge in the U.S. House and Senate races involving Fairfield County.