Richard Blumenthal

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has been re-elected for a third term in office. NBC News has declared Blumenthal the projected winner. He was competing against first-time candidate Leora Levy, a Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Blumenthal, 76, the state’s former attorney general, focused much of his campaign on being a backstop for abortion rights in...

Should Connecticut keep an experienced senator or look to a political newcomer for a change in leadership? That’s for voters to decide after Senator Richard Blumenthal and Republican challenger Leora Levy faced off in their only debate this election cycle. “She told Donald Trump that she would always have his back. I’ll always have yours,” Blumenthal said. “My opponent...

In the heated race for governor of Connecticut, there appears to be good news for Democrat Ned Lamont. A new poll from Quinnipiac University of likely voters shows the incumbent with a commanding 17-point lead (57-40%) over Republican challenger Bob Stefanowski. “If you’re on the Lamont side, sure, you’re gonna feel good about these results. But you don’t want...

Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced that he’s tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. In a tweet, the senator said he’ll be working remotely for the week. He said he isn’t experiencing any symptoms at this time. He’s fully vaccinated and boosted. “If you haven’t gotten your shot or booster yet, make an appointment today!” Blumenthal said.

Connecticut Republicans endorsed former state House Minority Leader Themis Klarides to challenge two-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal in November, but she will still face a primary after two conservative rivals received enough delegate support Saturday. About 50 miles away, Connecticut Democrats endorsed incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont and running mate Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz for a second term in office,…

Connecticut Republicans — gambling on the second time being the charm — endorsed businessman Bob Stefanowki as their candidate for governor on Friday night. Nearly 50 miles away, Democrats backed U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal for a third six-year term. Both parties kicked off their two-day conventions Friday, where faithful from both sides of the aisle will endorse candidates for U.S….

This weekend, we got the chance to catch up with some Ukrainian refugees that arrived here at Bradley Airport two weeks ago.

This weekend, we got the chance to catch up with some Ukrainian refugees that arrived here at Bradley Airport two weeks ago. They were one of four refugee families who met with Sen. Richard Blumenthal Sunday afternoon in New Haven. Simon Bobrovskii and his wife left their home, as it was their only option after missiles began landing near their…

Sen. Richard Blumenthal talked about his recent experience abroad, stressing the need to help Ukraine.

Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is on the Armed Services Committee. He spoke with NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck about the United States’ strategy going into the Russia-Ukraine invasion. Mike Hydeck: “The Biden administration started weeks ago to publicly share intelligence, with the press in advance of the invasion, actually predicting that Putin would create a false reason to invade Ukraine....

A company owned by Senator Richard Blumenthal’s wife purchased securities in a hedge fund that was bundling shares of the stock trading platform Robinhood before the IPO.

A company owned by Senator Richard Blumenthal’s wife purchased securities in a hedge fund that was bundling shares of the stock trading platform Robinhood before the IPO. That happened the same day the senator was calling for the company to be investigated. “I own no individual stock nor had knowledge or control over any transaction involving Robinhood stock,” Blumenthal...

She had planned to challenge Gov. Ned Lamont, but Republican Themis Klarides decided she didn’t want Senator Richard Blumenthal to get a free ride. “I want to make it more affordable to live in our state and in this country. I want to make this country safer. I want to make sure we have the respect of other countries,”...

Former Republican legislative leader Themis Klarides has announce she will run for U.S. Senate against Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

The cost of daycare for a family with two children can exceed a mortgage payment and many parents can’t keep up with the cost. Now, officials want the federal government to step in. It’s part of the Build Back Better bill. The bill, which is stuck in negotiations in Congress, would guarantee parents would not spend more than seven...

Gov. Ned Lamont Monday said money from the yet-to-be passed Build Back Better bill could help struggling families cover the costs of childcare.

Gas prices have sharply increased over the past month increasing the pressure on Washington to do something about it.  “Now that it’s at $3.50 I’m driving less and less. It kinda sucks, but it is what it is,” said Brandon Phai of West Hartford. It cost Phai $50 to fill up his Subaru on Friday.  “I wish it was...

Connecticut will receive nearly $6 billion in federal funds to improve its infrastructure. What projects will they decide to fund?