CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal assembled a panel this week to highlight importance of Consumer Product Safety Commission, which he says is under attack by the Trump administration.

The Mass. House budget will be released this week. Many are hoping it continues to fund children's mental health, unlike the budget proposed by Gov. Maura Healey.

According to the Connecticut State Police, 27-year-old Justin Perez is also accused of making unwanted advances and inappropriate conduct towards the female student.

The Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a Connecticut-based pianist and first-time nominee planning to attend the ceremony.

Connecticut's minimum wage goes up to $16.35 an hour in the new year — by far the most in New England and the third-highest state minimum wage in the country.

Authorities say a car pulled up alongside their vehicle Tuesday afternoon and opened fire, killing 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her four-month-old baby.

Zaccai Curtis' album, "Cubop Lives," was nominated in the Latin Jazz category.

On Wednesday, the company Autism Double-Checked and Breeze Airways are holding a practice boarding event at Bradley International Airport. Those attending will get to practice the entire airport experience — except for flying.

This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bicycle the full length of the Connecticut. In the second part of our series, he talks to people in those formerly industrial communities about changes on the river – for better and for worse.

This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bike the length of the Connecticut River, talking to people who love it. And people who don’t. Here's Ben's essay describing those conversations, with photos from along the way.