The race for the 17th Senate District features a longtime incumbent versus a political newcomer. State Sen. Joseph Crisco, a Democrat from Woodbridge, is seeking his 13th consecutive term in…

HARTFORD — The State Elections Enforcement Commission has approved a public campaign grant under the Citizens’ Election Program for state senators Joseph Crisco, D-Woodbirdge, and Joseph Markley, R-Southington. Crisco is…

NAUGATUCK — State and local officials came together last week to open up a dialogue on a host of issues. “My vision is just to open up the lines of…

Bill would reform Citizens Election Program HARTFORD — The House of Representatives passed legislation last week meant to help close loopholes in current campaign finance laws. The proposal caps organizational…

Bills pass Senate HARTFORD — The state Senate April 14 unanimously passed two bills designed to help college students. Senate Bill 966, An Act Concerning Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners at…

NAUGATUCK — As opponents of the proposed Towantic Power Plant in Oxford voice their concerns locally, two state legislators said they are fighting the proposal in Hartford. State senators Joan…

BEACON FALLS — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) and state Sen. Joseph Crisco (D-17) will hold office hours Tuesday to meet with constituents. The session will provide residents with the…

Democrat Joseph Crisco secured his 12th term in the state Senate Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Philip Tripp. Crisco, 78, of Woodbridge, has served the 17th District since 1992. The district…

Democratic state Sen. Joseph Crisco is seeking to secure his 12th term representing the 17th Senate District. Standing in his way is Republican challenger Philip Tripp. Crisco, a Woodbridge resident,…

HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco (D-17) voiced opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate hike last week. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)…