Author Archives: Michelle Hackman

Following their second inauguration, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden head toward the White House in the inaugural parade.
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Obama sworn in for second term
By Patrick Casey and Michelle Hackman January 22, 2013 • 0
Barack Hussein Obama took the oath of office on Monday, publicly beginning his second term as president of the United States.
Following their second inauguration, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden head toward the White House in the inaugural parade.
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Tempered enthusiasm, yet high hopes
By Patrick Casey and Michelle Hackman January 22, 2013 • 0
When President Barack Obama concluded his inaugural address, Joe Halloran grinned at his wife and let out a sigh of awe.
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Hispanic tapped to State Supreme Court
By Michelle Hackman January 18, 2013 • 0
Judge Carmen Espinosa became the first Hispanic justice to be nominated to the Connecticut Supreme Court when Gov. Dannel Malloy announced her selection earlier this month.
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Bipartisan task force to tackle gun policy
By Michelle Hackman January 16, 2013 • 0
Congressional leaders announced a joint legislative task force to propose policies aimed at preventing tragedies like the Newtown shooting.
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Malloy kickstarts legislative session
By Michelle Hackman January 15, 2013 • 0
In the wake of the mass shooting that left 28 people dead in Newtown, Conn., state legislators and Gov. Dannel Malloy issued calls for unity on the opening day of the 2013 legislative session.
Yalies and New Haven residents gathered on the Green to commemorate the 27 lives lost during Friday's school shooting.
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Community mourns school shooting
By Michelle Hackman and Matthew Lloyd-Thomas December 15, 2012 • 0
Roughly 500 Yalies and New Haven residents gathered on the Green to commemorate the 27 lives lost in Friday's shooting.
People gathered at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Newtown, Conn. late Friday evening to mourn the tragedy. A young girl adds her candle to the memorial.
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Conn. city reacts to elementary school massacre
By Michelle Hackman and Diana Li December 14, 2012 • 0
Twenty-seven people, including 20 children, were killed in a shooting in an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. Friday morning.
Republican businessman Tom Foley plans to challenge Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy in the 2014 gubernatorial election.
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Foley seeks 2014 election rematch
By Michelle Hackman December 12, 2012 • 0
Tom Foley, the Republican businessman who lost to Gov. Dannel Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial race, is making preparations for a 2014 election rematch.
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Despite cuts, state deficit grows
By Michelle Hackman December 7, 2012 • 0
In his monthly report to Gov. Dannel Malloy on Monday, Comptroller Kevin Lembo certified a $415 million budget deficit.
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Downtown Crossing wins state funds
By Michelle Hackman December 3, 2012 • 0
New Haven will receive $2.2 million from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the Downtown Crossing project.
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Malloy unveils budget cuts
By Michelle Hackman November 29, 2012 • 0
Facing a mounting budget deficit this fiscal year, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced $170 million in cuts across a wide gamut of state agencies on Wednesday.
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Looming state deficit could bring cuts
By Michelle Hackman November 28, 2012 • 0
Facing a rising budget deficit, Connecticut will soon be forced to draft plans for reduced spending.