The administration of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy began a $569,637 television campaign Monday promoting the state as a place to do business, drawing complaints from a Republican gubernatorial candidate over plans to run some of the ads on cable systems and stations in Connecticut.
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Blumenthal wants ‘bill of rights’ for college victims of sexual violence
After hearing from Connecticut college students about their experiences of sexual violence, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he wants an overhaul of federal law and enforcement procedures to ensure that college staff no longer turn away students seeking help.
Malloy signs bills on sexual assault, nurse practitioners, long-term care insurance
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has signed into law two high-profile bills passed by the General Assembly. One imposes new requirements on how colleges and universities respond to student reports of sexual assault. The other allows nurse practitioners to practice independent of doctors.
Dodd to nominate Larson
Washington – Former Sen. Chris Dodd will nominate Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, at the Democratic First Congressional District Nominating Convention Wednesday at Goodwin College.
Insurers pick Obamacare foe as industry spokesman
The trade group representing the nation’s health insurers have chosen Brendan Buck, who was House Speaker John Boehner’s point man on opposition to the Affordable Care Act, as its new spokesman.
Connecticut is OK with pot, medically or recreationally
Connecticut voters strongly support the state’s legalization of marijuana for medical treatment in 2012 and are open, by a closer margin, to allowing its recreational use, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday.
New law will speed hiring of UConn police, reduce overtime cost
The Connecticut legislature has passed a measure that will speed the hiring of new University of Connecticut police officers, reducing high overtime costs and improving department morale.
Washington Watch, Week of May 11
The House of Representatives is in recess this week, so look for stepped up activities in the state for members of Connecticut’s House delegation.
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