Tag: hartford
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New Britain Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
New Britain's Arnaldo Perez-Rios admitted guilt to cocaine trafficking in Hartford federal court. The FBI-led investigation uncovered fentanyl sales and a storage unit containing 770 grams of cocaine, leading to a potential 40-year sentence.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Arnaldo Perez-RiosNew BritainCocaine TraffickingFBI Northern Connecticut Gang Task ForceHartfordFentanylOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Governor's Residence Opens for Public Tours on Connecticut Open House Day
Governor Ned Lamont invites the public to tour the Connecticut Governor's Residence on June 13, 2026, for free. Part of Connecticut Open House Day, the event offers guided tours, art displays, and local treats at the historic Hartford landmark.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Connecticut Governor's ResidenceNed LamontConnecticut Open House DayHartfordPublic ToursHistoric SitesTourismConnecticut Governors Office
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Governor Lamont Announces $320 Million Boost to Early Childhood Education Endowment
Connecticut invests $320 million more into its Early Childhood Education Endowment, totaling $620 million. This aims to boost affordability, access, and workforce stability, providing no-cost care for many families by July 2027 and solidifying the state's leadership in early education.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues ConnecticutNed LamontEarly Childhood Education EndowmentChild CareEducation FundingWorkforce DevelopmentHartfordConnecticut Governors Office
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 81 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking and Parole Violation
Tyshawn Coleman, 36, of Hartford, received an 81-month federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl and crack cocaine, and violating supervised release. The FBI investigation uncovered drugs, firearms, and cash, highlighting his extensive criminal history.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Tyshawn ColemanHartfordDrug TraffickingFentanylFirearms OffensesFederal PrisonSupervised ReleaseFBI
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Governor Lamont Unveils CT250: Statewide Celebration of American Independence
Governor Ned Lamont announced CT250, a statewide initiative for the 250th anniversary of American independence. The program will feature diverse events across Connecticut's 169 municipalities, highlighting the state's pivotal role in the nation's founding and attracting heritage tourism.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationEconomySocial Issues ConnecticutAmerican IndependenceCT250Revolutionary WarHartfordAnniversaryHeritage TourismConnecticut Governors Office
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Hartford Man Receives 13-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Firearm Offenses
Morris Carter III of Hartford was sentenced to 156 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm offenses and violating his previous supervised release conditions.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Morris Carter IIIHartfordFirearm OffensesFederal PrisonSupervised ReleaseSentencingCrime