The main issue facing Connecticut, he said, was creating jobs to replace those lost in the recession.

"The only thing this does for us is we don't have to face Connecticut or Georgetown in the semifinals," Thompson said.

The most volatile issue facing Connecticut at that time was the attempt to implement a broad-based state income tax.

These are their positions on issues facing Connecticut and the nation.

What are the most important environmental issues facing Connecticut?

The shortage of engineers, health-care workers and insurance and finance professionals now facing Connecticut can worsen.

Mr. Weicker refused to say how he would stand on a fundamental issue facing Connecticut: whether to impose a state income tax.

The Irish, who lost 4 of their last 10 games, will face second-seeded Connecticut (24-6) tonight.

But with all the changes, the biggest challenge facing Connecticut seems to remain out of the Transportation Department's control: increased intrastate road traffic.

In tonight's final, St. John's will face Connecticut, which beat Georgetown 70-55.