Hartford looking to state to help prevent bankruptcy
Posted: Updated:(AP) - Leaders of Connecticut's capital city are trying to persuade state legislators facing their own budget crisis to provide tens of millions of dollars in additional aid to help Hartford avoid bankruptcy.
The city is seeking $40 million more to help offset a projected $65 million deficit in next year's roughly $600 million budget.
But that extra money comes with some strings for Hartford, such as holding the line on spending and working with local unions to cut costs. And Hartford Rep. Matthew Ritter, the House majority leader, says the recent decision by a city union to vote down a concession agreement is making it harder for the city's legislative delegation to get support from their fellow lawmakers.
Union officials say their members have already made or will make considerable concessions.
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Woman killed, man injured in Bridgeport motorcycle crash
Woman killed, man injured in Bridgeport motorcycle crash
A woman is dead and a man is injured following a motorcycle accident in Bridgeport.
A woman is dead and a man is injured following a motorcycle accident in Bridgeport.
Community to mark 31st anniversary of L’Ambiance collapse
Community to mark 31st anniversary of L’Ambiance collapse
Community members will come together today at City Hall to remember the lives lost in the L'Ambiance Plaza collapse.
Community members will come together today at City Hall to remember the lives lost in the L'Ambiance Plaza collapse.
Forecast: Sunny and mild, low 60s
Forecast: Sunny and mild, low 60s
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Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
WCSU spokesman: Norovirus made students sick
WCSU spokesman: Norovirus made students sick
Western Connecticut State University is closed today due to about 100 students being sick.
Western Connecticut State University is closed today due to about 100 students being sick.
Stratford Restaurant Week returns for 4th year
Stratford Restaurant Week returns for its fourth year. More than 30 of the town's restaurants are offering special prix fixe menus.
Stratford Restaurant Week returns for its fourth year. More than 30 of the town's restaurants are offering special prix fixe menus.
Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to boy
Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to boy
Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces (3.8 kilograms).
Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces (3.8 kilograms).
$12 million in funding to help protect, clean up Long Island Sound
$12 million in funding to help protect, clean up Long Island Sound
A group in Westport gathered Sunday to speak about the importance of taking care of the Long Island Sound.
A group in Westport gathered Sunday to speak about the importance of taking care of the Long Island Sound.
Milford combat veteran remembered for his work with military families
Milford combat veteran remembered for his work with military families
A Milford combat veteran who served in Vietnam was remembered as "an American hero whose tireless work with military families will never be forgotten."
A Milford combat veteran who served in Vietnam was remembered as "an American hero whose tireless work with military families will never be forgotten."
Zumba to Zap Hunger fundraiser held in Stamford
Dancing in Stamford for a good cause! The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church held its fifth annual Zumba to Zap Hunger fundraiser over the weekend.
Dancing in Stamford for a good cause! The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church held its fifth annual Zumba to Zap Hunger fundraiser over the weekend.
Leaders push for new bridge to promote $400M Bridgeport development
Leaders push for new bridge to promote $400M Bridgeport development
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is pushing hard to rebuild a bridge that would channel traffic to a $400 million downtown development project.
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is pushing hard to rebuild a bridge that would channel traffic to a $400 million downtown development project.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
