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‘Never acceptable’: How Connecticut’s politicians are reacting to shooting at Trump rally

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July 14, 2024

‘Never acceptable’: How Connecticut’s politicians are reacting to shooting at Trump rally

Connecticut politicians are reacting – universally condemning the violence – after a shooting at a rally for Former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump was rushed off stage after gunshots rang out as he spoke to supporters at a rally near Pittsburgh. He appeared to have blood on his face, but was quickly confirmed to be “fine.”

Another person at the rally, who officials have not identified, was killed in the shooting. Two spectators were in serious condition.

The shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, CNN, the Associated Press and other outlets reported.

President Joe Biden has condemned the shooting as sick.

“It’s sick,” he said. “We cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot condone this.”

Here’s what Connecticut politicians, all of which are Democrats, said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

What Governor Ned Lamont said

Governor Ned Lamont said his “thoughts are with former President Trump and everyone in attendance at today’s rally” and commended the Secret Service in a tweet.

In a second tweet, he turned the conversation to political violence and gun violence.

“Political violence and gun violence of any kind have absolutely no place in our society and are never acceptable,” he wrote. “We must all as Americans be able to express our views freely and without the fear of violence.”

What Senator Richard Blumenthal said

The senior senator from Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal posted condemning political violence, calling it unacceptable.

“I am thankful for law enforcement’s swift response,” he continued. “My thought are with former President Trump.”

What Senator Chris Murphy said

Senator Chris Murphy was quick to condemn the violence.

“There is no room in America for political violence,” he wrote. “We should all condemn what happened today and I am hoping for the health of the former president and everyone else at the rally.”

What Representative John Larson said

Rep. John Larson thanked God for Trump’s safety and thanked “the Secret Service and law enforcement for acting quickly and condemn all forms of violence.

What Rep. Joe Courtney said

Rep. Joe Courtney called the shooting “horrific.”

“It is encouraging that he was able to exit safely with the assistance of the Secret Service. I, along with all Americans of goodwill, wish him a swift recovery and condemn all political violence,” he continued.

What Rep. Rosa DeLauro said

Rep. Rosa DeLauro offered her “thoughts and prayers” to Trump and his family.

What Rep. Jim Himes said

Rep. Jim Himes joined the call condemning the violence.

“Violence, especially political, has no place in our society. Every American should be free and safe to express and share their views with civility. My thoughts are with the former President and all who were harmed at today’s rally.” he wrote.

What Rep. Jahana Hayes said

Rep. Jahana Hayes called the shooting a “cowardly act” and said violence in any form is unacceptable.

“This is not how policy difference are settled in the United States of America,” she wrote.

USA Today contributed to this report.

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Central Connecticut State hands Bearcats second straight loss

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December 14, 2025

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Central Connecticut State hands Bearcats second straight loss

VESTAL, NY (WBNG) — In a second straight doubleheader Saturday following up a Bearcats women’s win, the Bearcats men’s team dropped their second consecutive home game, 84-67 to Central Connecticut State.

In a closely contested matchup early on, the Bearcats stayed in it heading into the break only trailing by seven points.

In the second half, Binghamton brought it to within four points before the Blue Devils pulled away once again and went on an 11-0 run and went up by as much as 20 points.

Darin Smith Jr. finished with a game high, 23 points for the Blue Devils.

The Bearcats were without center, Demetrius Lilley which led to junior forward, Zyier Beverly, having an increased role.

Beverly led Binghamton with 21 points and five rebounds.

After back-to-back losses at home, the Bearcats now go on the road for a three game road stretch starting on Wednesday, Dec. 17 against Pittsburgh at 7p.m.

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Watch New Canaan vs. Cheshire in Connecticut Class L football championship: Live stream

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December 13, 2025

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Watch New Canaan vs. Cheshire in Connecticut Class L football championship: Live stream

New Canaan faces Cheshire in the 2025 Connecticut high school Class L football state championship on Saturday afternoon.

The game begins at 4 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Veterans Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut.

The game will stream live on the NFHS Network.

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What: Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Class L football championship

Who: New Canaan vs. Cheshire

When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Where: Veterans Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut

Time: 4 p.m. EST

Stream: NFHS Network

Tickets: $11,50

Record, MaxPrep state rankings: New Canaan 12-0, No. 1; Cheshire 9-3, No. 11

Here’s more information about the game from the Hartford Courant, via the Tribune News Service:

New Canaan is going for its 16th state title and fourth straight under veteran coach Lou Marinelli and New Canaan outscored its playoff opponents, 85-13. Cheshire’s last finals appearance was 2009, when coach Don Drust was an assistant for the Rams’ team, which beat Staples in overtime to win a Class LL title. Cheshire rallied from a 19-point deficit against Fairfield Ludlowe to win the Class L quarterfinal game and beat Ridgefield 21-0 in the semifinals. QB Aiden Gregorich’s pass to Liam Suomala proved to be the game-winning touchdown with 10 seconds left in the quarterfinal.

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Could mini-liquor bottles be banned in Connecticut?

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December 13, 2025

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Could mini-liquor bottles be banned in Connecticut?

Have you still seen a lot of mini-liquor bottles, littering the streets in Connecticut?

Members of one environmental group said they still see them, and believe a ban is the best way to solve a multi-tiered problem.

State data shows in the past 12 months, ending September 30, there were more than 93 million mini-liquor bottles sold in our state.

The group supporting local bans says it’s not just the litter, but also the fact mini-liquor bottles are easy to conceal and consume on the job, in the car, or at school.

The group “Connecticut Towns Nixing the Nip” met this week, working on strategies to get a legislative hearing on the issue in the upcoming 2026 session.

Right now, stores collect a 5-cent surcharge for every mini-liquor bottle sold, resulting in about $5 million annually for town and city environmental cleanup efforts.

Town funding from nip sales

Average revenue per year 2021 to 2025.

“Having talked to a number of towns, well a few towns, they like the money, said Tom Metzner, a member of the group. “It’s fairly broad in how it can be used. It’s environmental. It doesn’t have to be used for cleaning up nips. And so the towns have become somewhat silent on the issue of banning nips.”

The group cited Chelsea, Massachusetts, where minis are banned, both litter and alcohol related EMS calls decreased.

The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut, which devised the “nickel per nip” program, said banning the mini-liquor bottles would be unprecedented.

Instead, it said the environmental group should be challenging municipalities to prove they actually use the money for cleanup.

Legislative leaders suggested several years ago the way to really do this is to have a redemption program for mini liquor bottles, and now, that could be possible.

At least one state with the Clynk bottle collection program has redeemed mini-liquor bottles for cash.

The company just announced a major expansion in our state, but it told us it is not aware of a redemption program for mini-liquor bottles here any time soon.

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