Connecticut's Biography: everything you ever wanted to know about Connecticut

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Let's start with some basic facts about the state of Connecticut:

Basic facts about Connecticut (click images to view larger)
Demonym (what citizens are called):	Connecticuter, Nutmegger	Capital:	Hartford
State Flag:		State Seal:
Largest City:	Bridgeport	Population:	29th most in the U.S.
Governor:	M. Jodi Rell	Lieutenant Governor:	Michael Fedele
Time zone:	Eastern	Government website:	CT.gov
State Motto:	"Qui Transtulit Sustinet" (He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)	State Composer:	Charles Edward Ives (1874-1954)
State Hero:	Nathan Hale 1755-1776	State Heroine:	Prudence Crandall 1803-1890
State Mineral:	The Garnet	State Ship:	USS Nautilus
State Song:	"Yankee Doodle", selected 1978	State Tree:	The Charter Oak

Recent Connecticut News:

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Seattle Post Intelligencer

UM quarterback Denard Robinson proves he can survive heavy workload The Detroit News Robinson, in his first collegiate start, led UM to a 30-10 victory over Connecticut at Michigan Stadium and was 19 of 22 passing for 186 yards with one ... Highs, lows from Michigan's win over ConnecticutDetroit Free Press Michigan vs. Connecticut: A Saturday at Michigan StadiumBleacher Report No need for Rodriguez to keep mum: Denard Robinson is his quarterbackThe Canadian Press Maize n Brew (blog) -ESPN (blog) -The Associated Press all 349 news articles »

• UM quarterback Denard Robinson proves he can survive heavy workload - The Detroit News
  

  Seattle Post Intelligencer

  UM quarterback Denard Robinson proves he can survive heavy workload The Detroit News Robinson, in his first collegiate start, led UM to a 30-10 victory over Connecticut at Michigan Stadium and was 19 of 22 passing for 186 yards with one ... Highs, lows from Michigan's win over ConnecticutDetroit Free Press Michigan vs. Connecticut: A Saturday at Michigan StadiumBleacher Report No need for Rodriguez to keep mum: Denard Robinson is his quarterbackThe Canadian Press Maize n Brew (blog) -ESPN (blog) -The Associated Press all 349 news articles »




• Connecticut writer: Huskies looked silly vs. Michigan - Detroit Free Press
  

  Washington Post

  Connecticut writer: Huskies looked silly vs. Michigan Detroit Free Press More fans attended this game than any in the modern era of college football. Not to mention the game was nationally televised. ... Robinson takes charge as Michigan spanks Connecticut in openerExaminer.com Instant analysis: Michigan 30, Connecticut 10ESPN (blog) Recap: Michigan vs. ConnecticutKansas City Star Bleacher Report -FanHouse -Michigan Daily all 664 news articles »




• Connecticut Huskies to respond to NCAA allegations - SportingNews.com
  

  Connecticut Huskies to respond to NCAA allegations SportingNews.com Connecticut is set to respond Tuesday to allegations of eight major NCAA rules violations, its twice-delayed response coming amid a back-and-forth over just ... UConn says NCAA will have response on TuesdayBoston Globe all 7 news articles »




• Reports: 2 Michigan starters doubtful for Notre Dame - CBSSports.com
  

  Kansas City Star

  Reports: 2 Michigan starters doubtful for Notre Dame CBSSports.com The Wolverines (1-0), coming off an impressive 30-10 win over Connecticut last Saturday, face the Irish (1-0) at 3:30 pm ET on NBC. Notre Dame will reveal Michigan's, Michigan State's true colorsDetroit Free Press Michigan's Johnson, Roundtree doubtful for SaturdayToledo Blade Michigan Wolverines facing injuries to Roy Roundtree, Carvin Johnson as Notre ...ESPN The Associated Press all 163 news articles »




• Jobs go begging for Connecticut ethics panel - Torrington Register Citizen
  

  Jobs go begging for Connecticut ethics panel Torrington Register Citizen The law says members must be registered voters in Connecticut but can't hold public office or even make political contributins. The following are comments ... and more »




• Adult services censored on Craigslist - CNN
  

  The Guardian

  Adult services censored on Craigslist CNN "I'm very pleased by this very solid and significant apparent step in the right direction," said Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, ... Craigslist Removes Adult Services SectionWFSB Hartford Craigslist shuts erotic ads sectionThe Australian all 1,378 news articles »




• Conn. cigarette tax hike raises more than expected - Seattle Times
  

  Conn. cigarette tax hike raises more than expected Seattle Times Connecticut's $1-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes has brought in $5 million more in revenue than expected since the increase went into place last October. ... $1-A-Pack Hike Brings In More Than ExpectedFOX CT all 24 news articles »




• Despite plentiful water, states draft river rules - Boston Herald
  

  Despite plentiful water, states draft river rules Boston Herald Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island aim to regulate so-called stream flows and how water utilities and other businesses can tap waterways. ... and more »




• West Nile Virus Found In Connecticut - Momlogic.com
  

  CTV.ca

  West Nile Virus Found In Connecticut Momlogic.com wpix: The Department of Public Health confirmed Friday that two Connecticut residents were diagnosed with the West Nile Virus. ... Two Hospitalized with West Nile VirusNBC Connecticut 2 Conn. Residents Diagnosed With West Nile Virus,WJTV Stamfordite tests positive for West Nile VirusStamford Times Greenwich Post -Connectcut Plus -ShorelinePlus.com all 464 news articles »




• New Hampshire beats Central Connecticut St. 33-3 - The Associated Press
  

  New Hampshire beats Central Connecticut St. 33-3 The Associated Press DURHAM, NH — Dontra Peters ran for 197 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead New Hampshire to an easy 33-3 win over Central Connecticut State in the ... UNH run defense will be tested against Central ConnecticutSeacoastonline.com Wildcats cruise in opener, 33-3The Union Leader all 102 news articles »

Top Connecticut News Videos:

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The most popular videos.

• 2 Injured When Car Hits Glastonbury Home
  GLASTONBURY -- A driver and the occupant of a Glastonbury home are injured when the vehicle hit the structure early Monday morning.



• Police Escort Trooper's Body Back To Conn.
  ENFIELD - Gov. Jodi Rell ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of a state trooper who was killed in a crash while on duty on Thursday.



• UNCUT: Police Transport Fallen Trooper Back To Conn.
  ENFIELD -- Connecticut State Police stand at attention as the body of a fallen state trooper is brought home.



• Police Net Arrests In Prostitution Sting
  HARTFORD -- Hartford police were busy Thursday night during a prostitution sting at a Hartford hotel.



• State Trooper Killed In Crash On I-91
  ENFIELD -- A state trooper is killed in an on-duty crash on Interstate 91 in Enfield.



• Scot Gets Full Workout As He Works To 'Cut The Gut'
  Scot and Mark Dixon have been trying to bust their guts for about five weeks. While they've shown you bits and pieces of their workouts, today Scot shows off the entire thing -- from start to finish!



• Hollywood Actor Accused Of Stabbing Woman
  A woman who claims she was stabbed by "40-Year-Old Virgin" actor Shelley Malil describes the incident in court.



• State Police Stay Busy Over Holiday Weekend
  HARTFORD -- The holiday weekend proves to be a busy one for Connecticut State Police.



• Insurance Company Prepares For Earl
  HARTFORD -- Travelers Insurance has set up a mobile claims units as Hurricane Earl inches closer to Connecticut.



• Teresa Visits EMPOWER Zip Lines
  Better Buddy Teresa Labarbera visits EMPOWER Zip Lines in Middletown.