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Promising reform, Noem tells US Coast Guard Academy graduates they will lead a 'brand new' service

Promising reform, Noem tells US Coast Guard Academy graduates they will lead a 'brand new' service

The U.S. Coast Guard is facing its largest readiness crisis since World War II, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday as she promised an overhaul of the service that she called the "point of the spear" in the nation's defense.

US Park Service erases the word 'transgender' from website commemorating Stonewall riot

US Park Service erases the word 'transgender' from website commemorating Stonewall riot

References to transgender people were removed Thursday from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, a park and visitor center in New York that commemorates a 1969 riot that became a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

US Park Service erases word 'transgender' from website commemorating Stonewall riot

US Park Service erases word 'transgender' from website commemorating Stonewall riot

References to transgender people were removed Thursday from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument, a park and visitor center in New York that commemorates a 1969 riot that became a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, who took over the office to become the second female governor in state history after her predecessor resigned amid a corruption scandal, has died. She was 78.

Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes wins fourth term in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes wins fourth term in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has won a fourth term representing Connecticut, dashing the hopes of Republicans who saw an opportunity to flip a seat in a state where they haven't won a congressional election in 18 years.

Rep. Hayes leads as GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats' winning streak in US House

Rep. Hayes leads as GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats' winning streak in US House

U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, was leading early Wednesday in a rematch against Republican George Logan.

Connecticut approves constitution change easing restrictions on mail-in voting

Connecticut approves constitution change easing restrictions on mail-in voting

Connecticut voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to the state's constitution that could make it easier to cast ballots by mail or through drop boxes in future elections.

GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats' winning streak in US House races

GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats' winning streak in US House races

It has been 18 years since Connecticut voted to send a Republican to Washington. Republican George Logan will try to end the party's long losing streak Tuesday in a rematch with U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, the three-term Democrat who defeated him two years ago by a margin of less than 1% of the vote.

Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier

Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier

Connecticut voters will decide Tuesday whether to get rid of rules preventing the state from joining the 36 others that allow people to cast ballots by mail or through drop boxes without needing an excuse for not going to a polling place in person.

Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes isn't a member of the historically Black sororities and fraternities known as the "Divine Nine."

Murphy warns Connecticut abortion law could be at risk while GOP opponent says he's fearmongering

Murphy warns Connecticut abortion law could be at risk while GOP opponent says he's fearmongering

While the right to abortion has been codified in Connecticut law since 1990, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy warned Wednesday night how women in the state could still be at risk if Republicans impose a national ban.

Whether to publicly say Trump's name becomes issue in Connecticut congressional debate

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump's name was mentioned multiple times during a debate held Wednesday night in Connecticut's closely watched 5th Congressional District race.

Lamont nominates Justice Raheem L. Mullins to become next chief justice of Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday nominated state Supreme Court Justice Raheem L. Mullins to become the next chief justice, calling him a fair, sensible and empathetic jurist with experience serving in all three levels of the state court system.

Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch

Connecticut Republicans tap restaurant owner Matt Corey to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy in a rematch

Matt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House and Senate in the past, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy again, saying he believes voters are more receptive to his message.

Connecticut Republicans pick Michael Goldstein to challenge US Rep. Jim Himes in November

Connecticut Republicans pick Michael Goldstein to challenge US Rep. Jim Himes in November

Matt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who has unsuccessfully run for Congress multiple times, won the Republican nomination Tuesday to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy.

Connecticut Republicans pick Matt Corey to challenge Democratic US Sen. Chris Murphy

Connecticut Republicans pick Matt Corey to challenge Democratic US Sen. Chris Murphy

Matt Corey, a Connecticut entrepreneur who has unsuccessfully run for Congress multiple times, has won the Republican nomination to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy.

Connecticut Republicans pick candidates to take on 2 veteran Democrats in Congress

Connecticut Republicans pick candidates to take on 2 veteran Democrats in Congress

With the fight for Congress on the line, Republicans are poised to finalize their field of challengers in Connecticut, which hasn't sent a Republican to Washington in nearly two decades.

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter.

US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch's failure to handle sex assault cases

US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch's failure to handle sex assault cases

The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard tried Tuesday to assure skeptical and frustrated U.S. senators that she is not attempting to cover up the branch's failure to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service academy in Connecticut.