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President Trump’s 100 days in office drawing plenty of reaction in Connecticut

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10 months ago

April 29, 2025

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President Trump’s 100 days in office drawing plenty of reaction in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – President Trump’s 100 days in office is drawing plenty of reaction.

Governor Lamont and other democratic leaders say it has been devastating for Connecticut.

They point to tariffs and massive cuts in federal spending.

Connecticut democrats say these cuts are an assault on Connecticut families.

Governor Lamont, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, and other elected leaders say three quarters of Americans feel worse off today and there is a great deal of uncertainty.

“The Trump administration has cut back on sending food for hungry families to our state. He has cut back on K-12 education. He has cut back on healthcare. And we are also concerned about Medicaid and programs like HeadStart, which 5,000 families in our state rely upon,” said Lt. Governor Bysiewicz.

Connecticut has also been impacted by cuts in federal funding, close to a half a billion dollars so far.

However, republicans are firing back, calling this “manufactured” outrage.

“Frankly, they should run for federal office. All they want to talk about is not what is happening in this building, not what happens here in this state, but what might happen, might happen in Washington, DC,” said Senator Stephen Harding, (R), Minority Leader.

“I don’t go out of my way trying to pick a fight, but I think they are coming to Connecticut to pick a fight,” said Governor Ned Lamont, (D), CT.

Connecticut’s governor has tried not to overreact, but says he’s concerned about federal cuts to education and public health.

Republican lawmakers have consistently questioned whether these cuts have actually happened.

The state’s comptroller and treasurer say they have, and Connecticut is in line to lose a billion dollars in Medicaid funding.

“There are a lot of things we have to see. But while we wait to see that we can focus on the affordability crisis we have here in Connecticut,” said Senator Harding.

But Trump’s promise to make things more affordable has not come true. Sweeping retaliatory tariffs have made most things more expensive.

Connecticut has joined 11 states now suing the Trump administration on tariffs, education funding, and protecting human rights.

“We are in a constitutional crisis right now. When people are getting are getting kidnapped right now off the streets by the US government, when they are tearing up state budgets, tearing up the federal government,” said Attorney General William Tong, (D), CT.

The attorney general will be at the US Supreme Court on May 15th. He says Trump has failed to comply with legal action, ignoring the courts.

President Trump’s 100 days in office is drawing plenty of reaction.

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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3 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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15 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.

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