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Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest
Thanksgiving Bomb Threats: 5 CT Democrat Lawmakers Targeted Amid Political Unrest Five Democratic lawmakers in Connecticut were targeted by bomb threat hoaxes on Thanksgiving, marking an alarming escalation in politically motivated attacks. Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson all announced that they received bomb threats requiring police intervention early Thursday morning, Nov. 28. Sen. Chris Murphy also received a threat.  Related: Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks Rep. Hayes, who represents Connecticut's 5th District, posted on X that police contacted her just before 8 a.m. about the threat.  My …

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by Josh Lanier
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Fairfield County Congressman Himes Among Latest Dems To Call On Biden To Quit Race Fairfield County Congressman Himes Among Latest Dems To Call On Biden To Quit Race
Fairfield County Congressman Himes Among Latest Dems To Call On Biden To Quit Race Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes (D--4th District) is the latest sitting representative to call upon President Joe Biden to call it quits on his presidential campaign. Himes, whose district covers 17 towns and cities in most of Fairfield County and some of New Haven County, is also the first member of the state's congressional delegation to do so. He announced on X following Biden's much-anticipated press conference on Thursday, July 11, during which he said the president's record of public service is unrivaled.  "His accomplishments are immense," Himes wrote. "His legacy as a great …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Congressman Votes Against Expelling Rep. Santos: 'I'm Not F'ing Around' Fairfield County Congressman Votes Against Expelling Rep. Santos: 'I'm Not F'ing Around'
Fairfield County Congressman Votes Against Expelling Rep. Santos: 'I'm Not F'ing Around' A Connecticut congressman is defending his decision to vote against expelling New York Rep. George Santos from Congress despite the fact that he is facing almost two dozen federal criminal charges.  Rep. Jim Himes, who represents Connecticut's 4th congressional district, voted against expelling Santos during a resolution to oust him brought by his fellow New York Republicans on Wednesday night, Nov. 1.  Earlier Report - NY Rep. George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process' The 4th District includes parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties, including the cities of B…

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by Ben Crnic
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Sacred Heart University Gets $245K Grant To Improve Teaching For Autistic Children Sacred Heart University Gets $245K Grant To Improve Teaching For Autistic Children
Sacred Heart University Gets $245K Grant To Improve Teaching For Autistic Children Sacred Heart University received a $245,841 grant from the U.S. Department of Education toward the improvement of their literacy programs for autistic youth, according to the office of Congressman Jim Himes.  “Autistic children can face numerous unique challenges when learning how to read and write,” said  Himes. “Training educators on how to teach reading and writing to autistic children will change students’ lives.  "The CDC reports that one in 59 children in the United States is affected by ASD. As we learn more about this disorder, it’s more important than ever to have we…

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by Christina Coulter
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Woman Who Says Biden Rubbed Noses With Her At Greenwich Fundraiser Getting National Attention Woman Who Says Biden Rubbed Noses With Her At Greenwich Fundraiser Getting National Attention
Woman Who Says Biden Rubbed Noses With Her At Greenwich Fundraiser Getting National Attention A second woman who alleges she was inappropriately touched by former Vice President Joe Biden is making national news, claiming that he gave her Eskimo kiss. Amy Lappos, 43, told the Hartford Courant that at a $1,000-per-plate fundraiser in Greenwich in 2009, the potential 2020 presidential hopeful grabbed her head and rubbed nose with her. The incident was initially posted on social media before making national news this week. At the time of the alleged incident, Lappos was acting as an aide for Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes. She said that she didn’t report the incident for nearly a…

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by Zak Failla
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7 Biggest Takeaways From CT Election Results 7 Biggest Takeaways From CT Election Results
7 Biggest Takeaways From CT Election Results For Connecticut political history buffs, the Nov. 6 election delivered some major firsts and a predictably close race. Public opinion polls forecast it, and it proved true: Democrat Ned Lamont of Greenwich won the governor's race in a narrow victory over Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison.  As the attached map shows, Lamont's greatest support came from Fairfield County, the northeastern corner of Connecticut and the cities of Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Hartford and Stamford. An anti-President Trump vote was seen as helping Lamont from Danbury to Westport. Close gubernatorial e…

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by Jon Craig
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Lamont Apparent Winner Of CT Governor's Race; Murphy, Himes Easily Re-elected Lamont Apparent Winner Of CT Governor's Race; Murphy, Himes Easily Re-elected
Lamont Apparent Winner Of CT Governor's Race; Murphy, Himes Easily Re-elected This story has been updated. Here's a rundown of the latest results from Tuesday's Midterm elections: Governor As of 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, with 99 percent of precincts reporting, Lamont has 661,560 votes to Republican Bob Stefanowski's 643,392 for a 48.4 percent to 47.1 percent advantage. Independent Oz Griebel has 54,108 votes for 4 percent. U.S. Senate Incumbent Chris Murphy (D) has easily defeated challenger Matthew Corey (R), 58 percent to 40 percent. U.S. Congress Jim Himes won Connecticut's 4th district by 23 percentage points over Harry Arora (R). State Senate, State House …

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by Daily Voice
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Recent College Grad Running For State Senate In Fairfield County Recent College Grad Running For State Senate In Fairfield County
Recent College Grad Running For State Senate In Fairfield County Saying there's no minimum age "for being on the right side of history," a 21-year-old native of Westport is running for state Senate.Democrat Will Haskell is a graduate of the Westport Public Schools and Georgetown University. Haskell said he believes the values of his community-- equality, justice and respect -- "are sadly absent in Hartford," according to this campaign web site. He hasn’t spent decades in public office, but he’s prepared, ready and eager to help Connecticut turn the page from an era of dysfunctional government. He is challenging state Sen. Toni Bouche…

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by Jon Craig
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CT Congressional Delegation Opposes Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan CT Congressional Delegation Opposes Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan
CT Congressional Delegation Opposes Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Reps. John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) wrote Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Wednesday, Feb. 21, expressing opposition to the proposed expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling that could devastate Connecticut’s economy and environment.  Zinke announced in January that the Trump Administration would expand offshore oil and gas leasing to encompass about 90 percent of the United States’ coastal waters.  The congressional letter was submitted as …

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by Jon Craig