WASHINGTON — At issue is William Barr’s failure to commit to making Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report public.
February 4, 2019
Posted inCT Viewpoints, Environment
Eliminate third-party electricity suppliers, officials urge
“We continue to see widespread and persistent marketing abuses by suppliers,” the state’s Consumer Counsel says.
Posted inPolitics
CT Dems invite special guests to Trump’s State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — Connecticut’s members of the U.S. House have invited State of the Union guests who are involved in issues the lawmakers hold dear.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers consider bill to permit marijuana use for opioid withdrawal
Supporters say medical marijuana can ease the symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Posted inPolitics
Conn. officials embark on outreach campaign for 2020 Census
State and local officials and community leaders on Monday announced outreach efforts to ensure Connecticut’s population is counted as accurately as possible in the 2020 Census.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats unite on medical leave, $15 minimum wage
House and Senate Democrats topped their legislative agenda Monday with pledges to adopt paid family medical leave and a $15-per-hour state minimum wage.
Posted inPolitics
After spending on lawyers and parties for supporters, Esty still leaves Congress with big war chest
WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Elizabeth Esty left Congress with lots of leftover campaign cash, even after spending thousands feting former supporters.
Posted inPolitics
House committee deadlocks on disputed Stratford election
The decision over whether to order a new election now goes to the full House of Representatives..
Posted inPolitics
Jepsen and Rowthorn join Shipman & Goodwin
They will lead a new national practice focused on representing corporate clients facing enforcement action from state attorneys general.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Trial Courts versus Appellate Courts: What’s the Difference?
Welcome to First Monday, a new column intended to enhance the public’s understanding of our legal system and the law. The U.S. Supreme Court begins each new term on the first Monday of October, but this column will appear on the first Monday of each month. I hope readers find it informative and enjoyable. Before […]
Posted inHealth
Hospital tax poses huge challenge for first Lamont budget
One of the more difficult items on Gov. Ned Lamont’s initial to-do list is to craft a new taxing arrangement with Connecticut’s hospitals — and the stakes are huge.