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Senate passes bill to reform utility regulation in CT
The bill could strengthen the standing of Marissa P. Gillett as chair of a divided Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
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CT Senate absolves those accused of witchcraft
The resolution to absolve those executed for witchcraft passed the CT Senate with just one no vote on Thursday.
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CT’s welfare safety net is ‘second worst.’ That could change.
Connecticut’s 21-month limit on cash assistance is the second-shortest in the U.S. But a bill would lengthen it and raise income and asset limits.
Posted inJustice, Politics
House OKs bill to give legislature a role in choosing parole chair
The bill would require that the governor receive “advice and consent” from the House and Senate before designating the parole board’s leader.
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CT House passes bill tackling accountability in tire disposal
Legislation to curb the illegal dumping of tires in CT passed the House of Representatives despite concerns the bill would do too little.
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CT House approves speed limit, red light cameras
The speed limit and red light cameras would be limited to school zones, pedestrian safety zones and locations with a history of accidents or violations.
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Connecticut leaders tout ‘turnaround’ at investors conference
Gov. Ned Lamont, Treasurer Erick Russell and lawmakers pitched Connecticut’s born-again faith in fiscal discipline to investors Tuesday
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Sandra Slack Glover withdraws as CT Supreme Court nominee
Sandra Slack Glover couldn’t overcome legislative questions about her commitment to upholding CT’s strong reproductive rights laws.
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CT Senate passes two bills curtailing Freedom of Information Act
Supporters say the exemptions to the FOI Act are necessary to protect public employees and public university researchers from harassment.
Posted inMoney
CT budget deal approaches, but the bottom line is blurry
House speaker Matt Ritter said a $300 million buffer could bolster underfunded programs. Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans don’t agree.
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CT House sidesteps debate over non-binary gender recognition
CT Democrats unanimously supported a bill to assess whether to offer a non-binary gender option on state forms. Republicans were split.
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CT House passes bill to deter wrong-way drivers
The CT House unanimously passed a bill that would continue efforts to identity risky exit ramps and provide detection and warning systems.
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Key legislators see no ‘path forward’ on Lamont court nominee
The Judiciary Committee did not hold a scheduled vote on Sandra Slack Glover’s nomination to the state Supreme Court Monday night.
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‘Baby Bonds’ for youths in poverty salvaged after compromise
CT’s Baby Bonds program could launch in July after Treasurer Erick Russell and Gov. Ned Lamont reached deal to avoid millions in interest.