VOLUNTOWN--In eastern Connecticut, Sen. Chris Murphy is walking. "I'm trying to do something different,” Murphy said. He's traveling across Connecticut on foot, meeting people and getting feedback from folks in the state he represents. "You get a feel for a place and a town and a space by walking it in a way, that you don't just driving point... Read More about Sen. Murphy finishes second day of 120-mile journey across the state

Perhaps the 15-hour filibuster back in June gave him some ideas about feats of endurance. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who stood at a podium on the U.S. Senate floor into the wee hours of the morning in an effort to force a vote on gun legislation, set off on a long walk Monday, beginning in Voluntown on the Rhode Island border. The... Read More about Murphy’s Cross-State Walk Is A Smart Step

NORWICH — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy wrapped up his first day of a week-long walking trek across Connecticut with a "pop-up" town hall-style meeting Monday night at the Greeneville fire station. Murphy, D-Conn., began the walk earlier in the day in Voluntown, and walked 11 miles through Griswold and Preston before arriving at the station at about 7... Read More about Murphy makes Norwich stop in statewide walking tour

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is taking a long stroll across Connecticut, and could be in Fairfield County by the end of the week. Murphy, a first-term Democrat, started his walk Monday in Voluntown and plans to head west. "I'm excited to hear from people across the state, stop into local businesses and get some great... Read More about Sen. Chris Murphy Steps Off For Walk Across Connecticut

DANBURY — A national education law passed by Congress last year gave states more authority over school policy, but as a new school year begins district leaders are adamant that more change is needed. Nearly 20 educators from the Danbury school district met Wednesday afternoon with U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn, to discuss the law that... Read More about Sen. Murphy talks education law with Danbury school leaders

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - With hurricane season approaching, experts are predicting 2016 will be the worst since 2012. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy battered Connecticut's coast. Bill Hutley, of West Haven, isn't used to worrying about these kinds of storms. "We have thought about it, but haven't done anything to prepare for it. Being from NY this... Read More about Upcoming hurricane season expected to be worst since Sandy

LEBANON, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy will visit Lebanon Thursday to celebrate a grant that will help new Connecticut farmers launch their businesses. Murphy will meet with Sweet Acre Farm owners to celebrate the newly awarded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant of $597,598 to the University of Connecticut. The funds will... Read More about Murphy visits Lebanon to celebrate grant that will help new farmers

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said Thursday he's in favor of a Democratic-led piece of legislation that would effectively force Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to release his tax returns. "The American people deserve to know if the president of the United States is making decisions in order to advance the best interests of the citizens... Read More about Murphy Wants Law To Force Trump To Release His Tax Returns

STAMFORD — Three numbers sum up the predicament of American startup firms, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy told entrepreneurs and small-business owners during a meeting this week in the South End. Eight — the percentage of businesses that are one year old or younger; 20 — the percentage of new jobs created by those companies; and 50... Read More about Murphy hears from startups on state business difficulties

MIDDLETOWN, CT — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy stated his case for his bill to reform mental healthcare Wednesday at a community forum attended by more than 100 representatives of state and community organizations at Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown. “Our nation’s mental health system is broken, and the family members and... Read More about Murphy Makes Case for Mental Healthcare Reform in Middletown

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Startups make up only a small percentage of the U.S. economy, but they are a powerful economic force. “They are only 8 percent of companies in this country, but they are 20 percent of new jobs,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said at a roundtable discussion held at Comradity in Stamford on Wednesday morning. Even so,... Read More about Murphy: Startups Need Support to Fuel Job Growth In Connecticut

U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will allow the University of Connecticut to restart a training program for new farmers that had been stopped due to a lack of funding. U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney announced the $597,598 grant on Thursday. With the federal money UConn will be able to bring back the... Read More about UConn Gets Grant To Restart Training Program For Young Farmers

HARTFORD — The Mazak Northeast Technology Center of Windsor Locks was recognized on Monday by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy as the featured “Monday Manufacturer” on his website. Established in South Windsor in 1981, Mazak develops high-tech tools at a 22,000-square-foot facility near Bradley International Airport. Mazak’s tools are... Read More about Murphy recognizes Windsor Locks business

STAMFORD, Conn., -- U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said federal policy is helping to expand affordable and market rate housing in Stamford. On a recent visit to Stamford, Murphy toured the Metro Green III apartment complex, which is currently under construction. Joining Murphy were Democratic Stamford state Reps. Dan Fox and Terry Adams along... Read More about Murphy Touts Federal Policy To Create More Affordable Housing In Stamford

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim and Fire Chief Richard Thode announced that the city has been awarded a $2.7 Million dollar SAFER grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund the hiring of 17 new firefighters. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants Program (SAFER) was created by FEMA to provide... Read More about Bridgeport Wins $2.7 Million Grant to Hire 17 New Firefighters

GREENWICH — Local politicians are angling to have a Greenwich math expert invited to the White House.U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes called on President Obama to invite the U.S. International Mathematical Olympiad Team — six high schoolers, including former Greenwich High School student Michael... Read More about CT politicians urge Obama to recognize US Math team with Greenwich boy

NAUGATUCK, CT — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced in a news release that Palco Connector, Inc. of Naugatuck is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Founded in Connecticut in 1978, Palco Connector manufactures radio frequency and microwave connectors and cables, as well as audio, data, and battery... Read More about Sen. Murphy Spotlights Naugatuck Manufacturer

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy took a tour of the Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse Friday, even trying his hand at a round of ping pong against 13-year-old Alyssa Thomas. He drew the line at jumping into the spirited game of basketball going on in the gym next door. “I play, I play. But not in these shoes,” he said, looking... Read More about Sen. Murphy Encourages Kids, Plays A Little Ping Pong In Bridgeport

ANSONIA >> U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy says if $4 billion in emergency funding was found to fight 10 reported cases of Ebola in 2014, there has to be money to fight the “crippling” opioid epidemic that is spiraling out of control. Murphy, D-Conn., paid a visit Friday to BHcare, the region’s local mental health authority, hosting... Read More about Murphy tells Ansonia first responders, other officials he will seek funding for opioid crisis

One of the new initiative’s goals in New Haven, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said Thursday, will be to reduce recidivism by 50 percent over a five-year period. Murphy was on hand at the New Haven Opportunity Center for the official opening of part of the center’s programming — job training for recently incarcerated people. The center,... Read More about Murphy Celebrates Program to Help New Haven’s Residents, Veterans, and Recently Incarcerated