Attorneys for John G. Rowland sought the dismissal Tuesday of the criminal indictment accusing the former Republican governor of conspiring to act as a secret paid consultant to the congressional campaign of Lisa Wilson-Foley in 2012. If that fails, they also want a closer examination of prospective jurors to guard against “poisonous” pre-trial publicity.
May 20, 2014 @ 11:08 pm
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Pelletier helps Dems on women’s issues
WASHINGTON — Lori Pelletier, the head of Connecticut AFL-CIO, was a main witness Tuesday at a Senate hearing on a wide range of women economic issues that Democrats hope will give them an edge with female voters this year, including equal pay and family leave.
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Esty wins in water bill
WASHINGTON– The House overwhelmingly approved final water resources bill Tuesday, and although she’s new to Congress, Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District has already gotten the hang of finding ways to help to local communities in the popular legislation.
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CT lawmakers hope to harness anger at Russia to help Sikorsky
Washington – Ignored by the Pentagon and State Department, Connecticut lawmakers hope increasing congressional anger towards Moscow will finally force the end of U.S. purchases of helicopters made by Russian state arms dealer Rosoboronexport destined for the Afghan armed forces.
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Nurses, doctors, hospitals and insurance companies, in a word
A market research poll for the publication The Morning Consult asked voters for their impressions of various parts of the health care system. The results might not be shocking, but they offer a stark visualization of what groups get public sympathy, and which ones don’t.
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Duncan touts ‘middle college’ as way to reduce student costs
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, the nation’s top education official, visited Connecticut on Monday to highlight one innovative approach to reducing the cost of higher education: “middle colleges.”
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Op-Ed: CTfastrak brings chance to re-create our downtowns
With CTFastrak, Connecticut’s dedicated busway between Hartford and New Britain, the state has a chance to re-invent itself and its future by building communities that support, encourage and use non-auto methods of transport.
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Op-Ed: CTfastrak brings chance to re-create our downtowns
With CTFastrak, Connecticut’s dedicated busway between Hartford and New Britain, the state has a chance to re-invent itself and its future by building communities that support, encourage and use non-auto methods of transport.
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Few CT hospitals use insulin device misused at Griffin Hospital
Few Connecticut hospitals use the insulin injection devices that were misused at Griffin Hospital, prompting officials last week to recommend that 3,149 patients be tested for bloodborne illnesses.