Matt Ritter

In a bipartisan vote, the House voted to ban bump stocks.

Hartford Day at the State Capitol is the subject for this edition if 1st District Spotlight.

April 26 was Hartford Day at the State Capitol. A day of food and fun that highlights the people, places and businesses that make Hartford special.

The House of Representatives took a step toward closing the gender wage gap and ensuring women earn equal pay for equal work.

The House voted 81 to 65 backing a constitutional amendment to allow more access to the voting booth. If the Senate approves the amendment, the General Assembly it could be on the ballot for voters 2020.

A day of peace and the power of our voices as we celebrated Clergy Day at the State Capitol and reflected on the powerful words of Dr. King.

Collective bargaining lifts people up; taking it away would tear people down.

This is the first in a series of looks at some of the people and places that make Hartford a great place to live and work.