Manufacturing

In addition to the reporting by Connecticut Public Radio that appears below, Connecticut Public Television has produced two video series that focus on manufacturing in our state:Made in Connecticut profiles some of Connecticut's local manufacturing businesses, from high-tech to handmade.Making the Future introduces us to some Connecticut youth pursuing careers in manufacturing and the trades. This series was produced as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work project with support form the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Connecticut’s bell man runs for U.S. Senate…in Kentucky

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tucker Ives

Published July 25, 2013 at 8:10 AM EDT

Remember Matt Bevin? He’s the owner of East Hampton, Connecticut’s Bevin Brothers bell factory. It burned down last year and received tons of support from the community – both emotional and financial support.

Some of that financial support may come back to bite Matt Bevin.

After the fire, Bevin’s bell factory and its sister company, PSI Plus received $200,000 from the state of Connecticut to help it rebuild. The problem? Bevin is running as a Tea Party candidate.

Today, Bevin officially announced he is challenging Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a primary.

It didn’t take long for the negative attack ads to start. The primary vote is still nearly 300 days away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjgbdVOZqyw

And McConnell’s campaign was ready to fire back against “Bailout Bevin.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtwE0_yfHW4

Voters don't go to the polls in this race for another 300 days and this could be a bruiser. Have fun Kentucky.

Connecticut’s bell man runs for U.S. Senate…in Kentucky

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