Connecticut community health centers are getting federal funds to hire 28 people to help enroll uninsured state residents in coverage as part of the federal health reform law, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday. Thirteen Connecticut health centers are getting just under $1.6 million for the effort, part of $150 million […]
July 10, 2013
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Murphy goes zombie hunting
Washington –- Sen. Chris Murphy has asked a California company to stop making a new shooting target, in the shape of a zombie gun control advocate. The target, with a price tag of $89.95, is sold as “a real scumbag with no appreciation for the U.S. Constitution or respect for an individual’s freedom” who was […]
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Judge to Brigeport superintendent: Vacate job now
A superior court judge ruled Wednesday that the superintendent of Connecticut’s largest public school system must vacate his job immediately. Brigeport Superintendent Paul Vallas had been hoping he could remain on the job while the city appealed an earlier ruling by the same judge that found he does not qualify for the job. Gov. Dannel […]
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UConn announces first faculty appointment with Jackson Lab, a mathematician-biologist
A mathematician whose work has evolved to focus on advancing biomedical research will be the first faculty member to hold a joint appointment with the UConn Health Center and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, the health center announced Monday. Reinhard Laubenbacher will serve as co-director for the health center’s new Center for Quantitative Medicine […]
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State to seek flexibility for rollout of teacher evaluations, Common Core
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy with his education commissioner, Stefan Pryor State officials are seeking flexibility in implementing the U.S. Department of Education’s accountability measures to avoid students being double-tested during the roll-out of the national Common Core State Standards. In announcing the move Wednesday, state officials said they will also seek flexibility on implementing new teacher […]
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Malloy stands by Bridgeport superintendent
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Wednesday that despite a judge ruling that the superintendent of Bridgeport is not eligible to run the district, he supports him staying in office. “Do I think someone that someone who was superintendent of Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans is qualified to be a superintendent in the state of Connecticut? The […]
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After outcry, renewable energy project details to be revealed
The approval in 2011 of a revamped commercial renewable energy incentive program in Connecticut was heralded by the industry here, particularly solar companies. For years they’d wrestled with unreliable funding that left them constantly unsure of whether they’d be able to proceed on projects.
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Malloy joins rapid response to Milford leaflets claiming ties to Ku Klux Klan
Milford – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman made a hastily arranged trip here Wednesday afternoon to join local officials and clergy in denouncing anonymous leafleting claiming a tie to a new group with an old name, the United Klans of America. The officials stood in the glare of the afternoon sun […]
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Time for Investigation of Pyramid Scheme that Preys on Financially Vulnerable
A tough economy hurts individuals and families in many different ways. One particularly repugnant abuse of power wielded by corporations is a supposed employment opportunity that preys on people already struggling financially and desperate for relief, and lures people into a “business opportunity” with the promise of easy income. In reality this company coerces them […]