A Connecticut Democrat, who went to prison for corruption, has won his mayoral primary to secure the Democratic Party's nomination for another term. After his release from prison, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim regained his old job in a remarkable political comeback eight years ago. 63-year-old Ganim defeated John Gomes, the city’s…

Former Connecticut State Democrat Rep. Michael DiMassa has been jailed by a judge after being convicted of embezzling $1.2 million in taxpayer money. DiMassa, a former West Haven municipal employee, was sentenced Wednesday to two years and three months in prison for his role in orchestrating embezzlement schemes. The schemes…

A Democrat state congressman has introduced a new bill that will allow authorities to vaccinate children without their parents' consent in Connecticut. The legislation introduced by Connecticut state Rep. Kevin Ryan (D) would see kids aged 12 and up be vaccinated without parental permission. "Be it enacted by the Senate…