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Connecticut Gun Control: State Lawmakers Seek Compromise

While a new poll shows many in Connecticut support new gun control measures, state lawmakers…

Government March 8, 2013 at 04:47 pm

Legislative Session Starts Wednesday With Packed Agenda

Lawmakers in Hartford will tackle gun control and budget issues during the new legislative…

Government January 7, 2013 at 05:20 pm

VIDEO: Thousands ‘March for Change’ to Connecticut’s Gun…

As thousands rallied in at the state Capitol in Hartford for tougher gun laws, Patch was on…

Top News February 15, 2013 at 04:29 am

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Malloy Meets with Biden to Talk Gun Control

'We had a frank discussion about mental health and gun control,' says Connecticut's governor.

Top News January 22, 2013 at 06:07 am

Gun-Rights Advocates: 'We Will Not Comply'

That's what one sign reportedly said at a gun-rights rally at the State Capitol in Hartford…

Top News March 12, 2013 at 05:27 am

Gun Owners' Names, Addresses Could Become Public

A West Haven lawmaker has introduced a bill to make public the names of some 170,000 gun…

Government January 4, 2013 at 08:00 pm

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Report: Some Fear Gun Seizure Requests Will Spike After…

The New Haven Register takes a close look at Connecticut's gun seizure law formed in 1999.

Government January 8, 2013 at 04:00 pm

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Let the Gun Control Debate Begin

Gov. Malloy’s State of the State address, the appointment of the Sandy Hook commission and the…

Government January 15, 2013 at 08:42 am

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Gun Hearing Shaping Up to Be Showdown

Organizations and individuals on both sides of the gun control debate are rallying to have…

Top News January 28, 2013 at 06:31 pm

Parents Call for Tighter Gun Laws in Tense Hearing

Two sides clashed in Hartford Monday as parents of those lost in the Dec. 14 shooting made…

Government January 29, 2013 at 03:11 am

Obama Gives Impassioned Speech on Gun Control at University…

The president took to the podium with a tear in one eye after listening to an introductory…

Government April 9, 2013 at 04:18 am

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Biden Comes to CT, Backs Tighter Gun Control Laws

In an impassioned speech at a Connecticut university on Thursday Vice President Joe Biden…

Government February 22, 2013 at 04:06 am

Congresswoman Esty to Serve on Gun Violence Prevention Task…

"We can’t allow the loss of innocent life we saw in Newtown to happen again," Congresswoman…

Government January 6, 2013 at 12:37 am

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Nothing to Fear But Fear (of Tyranny) Itself

The irony of those opposed to stronger gun laws shouting 'It’s not guns, it’s mental illness!'…

Government February 8, 2013 at 07:47 am

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Stratford Dems Cry Foul Over Sandy Hook Resolution

Local Democrats say they are dismayed a resolution on Sandy Hook did not include language…

Government March 12, 2013 at 03:50 am

Ending Gun Violence for All

Patch Back's Lisa Bigelow wonders, will the results of Connecticut's gun control legislative…

Government January 31, 2013 at 06:05 am

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Expanded Background Checks Fail in Senate

U.S. Senate votes down a 'compromise' gun control measure, 54-46.

Government May 7, 2013 at 05:47 pm

Councilman: 'I Can't Stand the Attacks'

Stratford Councilman Craig Budnick calls for a civilized conversation on gun legislation.

Government March 19, 2013 at 02:21 pm

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NRA Under Fire for Newtown Robocalls, Pro-Gun Postcards

Newtown residents are shocked that they were not exempted from this round of National Rifle…

Top News May 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

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Biden's Policy Recommendations Coming Tuesday

The Vice President has been meeting with parties on both sides of the gun control debate, as…

Top News January 11, 2013 at 03:30 pm

Obama Asks Congress for Sweeping New Gun Laws

President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on…

Government January 16, 2013 at 06:43 pm

Chris Dodd Questions Need for Assault Weapons in Wake of…

The former senator, now head of the Motion Picture Association of America, was stumping for a…

Government July 24, 2012 at 04:26 pm

Councilwoman's Resolution on Gun Violence

Following is the entire resolution as submitted to Council Chairman Joe Kubic (R-9) by…

Government January 16, 2013 at 06:51 pm

Locals React to Obama's Speech at Prayer Vigil for Newtown…

President speaks after meeting with local families who lost loved ones in the school shooting.

Top News December 17, 2012 at 05:34 am

The Price? I Want to Know -- And You Should Too

A response to the Newtown, Conn. budget vote.

Tommy MacKay's Blog April 25, 2013 at 01:13 pm

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CT's Approach to Gun Legislation

Exhibit A on what not to do? New York. Here's why Patch Back's Lisa Bigelow thinks Connecticut…

Government February 6, 2013 at 08:32 pm

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Emotional Testimony Sets Tone of Newtown Hearing

A debate on gun control took center stage in residents' comments during Wednesday night's…

Government January 31, 2013 at 06:34 am

Stratford Democrats' Sandy Hook Resolution

Originally drafted by Council member Stephanie Philips (D-2).

Government March 11, 2013 at 09:44 pm