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Nearly a decade after approval by federal lawmakers, the Coltsville National Historical Park is expected to be officially established in Hartford late next year, now that two of the oldest structures in the neighborhood have been donated for a visitor center.

HARTFORD, Conn. — The final hurdle that will turn the old Colt manufacturing complex in Hartford into a national historic park was completed on Monday.

The Connecticut congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, along with U.S. Representatives John B.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an annual defense spending bill on a bipartisan vote Thursday, sending legislation to the president that includes billions for Connecticut defense sector manufacturers.

Pratt & Whitney will be the sole provider of the F135 military jet engine, following a decades-long push by Connecticut’s congressional delegation to secure funding and protect jobs in the state.

Pentagon officials announced this week that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney will remain the sole source for upgrades of the F-35 jet engine.

Local and federal officials gathered at the Hartford Public Library on Tuesday to celebrate a two-year, $450,000 grant to expand the library’s citizenship and immigration services.

The Social Security Administration overpaid about 2 million beneficiaries over the past two years, and is telling lawmakers that more staffing is needed to reduce improper payments.

SSA is dealing with its lowest staffing level in 25 years, but at the same time is providing benefits to a record 71 million Americans. The agency pays out about $1.4 trillion in benefits each year.