Not sure how the Republican National Committee’s self-examination will play in red states, but the sprawling report is being embraced by GOP leaders in Connecticut.

“Today marks a new and exciting day for the Republican Party,” Connecticut Republican Chairman Jerry Labriola Jr. said in a statement. “The Growth and Opportunity Project Report charts a new path [...]

State Republican party Chairman Jerry Labriola Jr. is calling for a legislative investigation into the conduct of Rep. Ernest Hewett.

Labriola’s full statement after the jump:

Connecticut Republican party Chairman Jerry Labriola Jr. on Friday called on state Rep. Ernest Hewett to step down following the New London lawmaker’s controversial comment to a 17-year-old intern during a hearing last week.

The Republican State Central Committee has two new members and they’re both women.

Meg Casasanta of Rocky Hill and Susan Vaill of Bethlehem were the winners Thursday night in a special election to fill vacated seats.

“We are honored and fortunate to have two new members with Meg and Susan’s experience and dedication to our [...]

State Republican party Chairman Jerry Labriola accused Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of crafting a budget plan that relies on gimmicks.

“Once again, Governor Malloy’s rhetoric does not match reality. The Governor promised a gimmick-free budget, an “honest” budget — but today’s spending plan has more tricks than a magic show.

“Hiding the tax increases [...]

The Connecticut Republican party, fresh of its dismal showing in the 2012 federal elections, held a “women’s summit” last weekend to chart a course that emphasizes independence from the national GOP.

“Many people in Connecticut, regardless of their party registration, have been disappointed with the direction the state has taken over the last decade, and they are very [...]