April 29, 2010

If you want to predict children’s chances for success in school, the latest test scores tell only part of the story. You might want to check their ZIP codes, too. That was a key message at a forum Wednesday in Hartford, where a series of experts said the quality of children’s health and education is […]

Gov. M. Jodi Rell asked state legislators Wednesday to put nearly $1 billion in operating costs on the state’s credit card for the second year in a row as part of a complex scheme to avoid securitizing future revenues. The proposal, which is actually centered on tearing a new $1 billion hole in the current budget […]

State employee unions have rejected Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s call to offer the second worker retirement incentive program in two years, according to a statement released late Wednesday night by the administration. But the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition responded that it didn’t reject anything. Rather, it said, it insisted that Rell assess how a […]

The House passed a bill today that forbids businesses from charging customers when they return defective merchandise. Proponents say the law is needed because businesses are allowed to charge an unlimited amount when customers return a product. Several House members shared their personal stories of returning a product and being charged the fee before the […]

Former state Sen. Robert Russo of Bridgeport notified supporters by email today that he is ending his campaign for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 4th District. Russo immediately endorsed state Sen. Dan Debicella, R-Shelton, who still faces competition from Easton First Selectman Tom Herrmann. “I have had the pleasure of knowing Dan and […]