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Lawmakers heard arguments Thursday for an against keeping a statue at the State Capitol of John Mason, one of the founders of the Connecticut colony, who also led a massacre of Native Americans.

As much of the state reopens, the state capitol in Hartford is remaining closed to the public.

Though local agents say there’s been no substantiated threat to Connecticut, authorities aren’t taking any chances.

Connecticut law enforcement agencies are bracing for protests at the state capitol this weekend.  The FBI is warning all 50 states to prepare for the potential that those armed protests could turn violent. Though local agents say there’s been no substantiated threat to Connecticut, authorities aren’t taking any chances.  While the Connecticut National Guard is headed to help secure...

Law enforcement and Connecticut’s military are reinforcing the barriers on the state Capitol grounds in preparation for possible armed protests at the state capitol and other nearby state buildings. Rallies at the state Capitol over the last year have increased 275% but none of them have been violent and ended with only one arrest. “With the current climate of America…

Local and state leaders say they are preparing for any potential threats at the state Capitol leading up to inauguration day.

With political tensions rising, Connecticut’s counterintelligence unit is prepared for any scenarios and is monitoring for signs of potential problems.

Connecticut’s Counterterrorism and Intelligence unit is very busy these days assessing the risk of armed protests this weekend at the Connecticut State Capitol.  “It’s the military, it’s the FBI, it’s the state and all their resources, it’s the division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. It’s local fusion centers like you have here in Hartford, like you have in...

State Capitol Police in Connecticut have increased security at the Capitol building in Hartford in the wake of the riot in Washington.

The FBI is warning law enforcement agencies across the country of possible armed protests at all 50 states capitols beginning Saturday. In a statement, Brian Foley, spokesperson for the Department of Emergency Services and Management said, “Understand that we are constantly monitoring events and information. We are sharing information with our local, state and federal partners. While we are very…

In the wake of last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, the FBI has issued a warning to all 50 states about possible armed demonstrations at state capitols this weekend.