Emma Wulfhorst

Hartford

Political Reporter at WTIC-TV (Hartford, CT)

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Fiery debate between Hayes, Logan for the 5th congressional district seat

Oct 10, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

Waterbury Demonstrators for each candidate chanted outside the debate venue with signs and megaphones. Author: Emma Wulfhorst Published: 8:17 AM EDT October 10, 2024 Updated: 8:17 AM EDT October 10, 2024 WATERBURY, Conn. — It was a fiery debate Wednesday night between the two candidates vying for the 5th congressional district seat: Incumbent Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican George Logan.
Connecticut leaders, activists push for national gun control laws in wake of Georgia school shooting

Sep 6, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Emma Wulfhorst

ShareHARTFORD, Conn. — Just three days after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Connecticut lawmakers and activists are pushing for national gun control measures. “On Wednesday, two students and two teachers in Georgia went to school a place that is supposed to be very safe, and they never came home,” said Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT).
Republican lawmakers release plans to lower energy costs

Feb 23, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

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Hartford creates one-stop-shop for tenant complaints

Feb 21, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

Hartford City leaders want to make it easier for tenants to submit complaints about problems in their buildings. Author: Emma Wulfhorst Published: 8:07 PM EST February 21, 2024 Updated: 8:07 PM EST February 21, 2024 HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford mayor’s office is continuing to shine a light on housing issues. City leaders want to make it easier for tenants to submit complaints about problems in their buildings.
State lawmakers hear hours of public comment on eviction protections bill

Feb 20, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

Politics There was a lot of emotion from those in support and against the proposal Tuesday, as lawmakers went back and forth for hours Author: Emma Wulfhorst Published: 6:35 PM EST February 20, 2024 Updated: 6:35 PM EST February 20, 2024 HARTFORD, Conn. — Tuesday was a busy day at the State Capitol, as lawmakers heard hundreds of public comments about a new measure to expand eviction protections to all renters in Connecticut.
Meet CT Senate Republicans’ newest leader: Sen. Stephen Harding

Feb 19, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

Politics Harding was elected by the Republican caucus Friday. Author: Emma Wulfhorst Published: 6:19 PM EST February 19, 2024 Updated: 6:19 PM EST February 19, 2024 HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut's Senate Republicans have a new leader.  In a surprise decision Friday, the caucus voted to replace state Sen. Kevin Kelly, who’s held the post for the last four years. “It was humbling and I'm honored to lead this caucus,” state Sen. Stephen Harding, the new Senate Minority Leader, told FOX61.
Winter storm grounds travelers at Connecticut's airports

Feb 13, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Emma Wulfhorst
Winter storm grounds, delays travelers in Connecticut | fox61.com

Feb 13, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

The flakes were flying across the state Tuesday, but some of the planes stayed grounded.
Snowfall preps across the state ahead of winter storm

Feb 12, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

Local News Takes effect at midnight on Tuesday and remains in effect until further notice Author: Emma Wulfhorst Published: 8:54 PM EST February 12, 2024 Updated: 9:02 PM EST February 12, 2024 HARTFORD, Conn — Governor Ned Lamont issued an order Monday evening banning all tractor-trailers from the state's limited access highways starting at midnight Tuesday morning and extending until further notice.
Lamont issues ban on tandem or empty tractor-trailers on state highways

Feb 12, 2024 | fox61.com | Emma Wulfhorst

Severe Weather Took effect at midnight on Tuesday and remains in effect until further notice Author: Emma Wulfhorst Published: 8:54 PM EST February 12, 2024 Updated: 5:38 AM EST February 13, 2024 HARTFORD, Conn — Gov. Ned Lamont issued an order Monday evening banning all tandem or empty tractor-trailers from the state's limited access highways starting at midnight Tuesday morning and extending until further notice.