The State Department of Education reports that a “greater number of parents [are] desiring to remove their children from participation in the statewide testing program.” In previous years only a handful of parents statewide sought an exemption from the state and federal requirements that every student be tested in math, reading and writing in Grades […]
More parents want their children to skip CT standardized tests
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A law to restrict who can live by schools, day cares?
A bipartisan duo of state legislators has teamed up to announce they plan to push legislation that would prohibit registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools or day care centers — a move that would restrict these offenders from livng almost anywhere in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven. “The last thing a […]
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McKinney says Democrats took $10,000 from contractor in ‘pay to play’
On a day when Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said the only standard for Democratic Party’s fundraising should be the law, a Republican gubernatorial candidate accused Democrats of breaking campaign finance rules by accepting a $10,000 contribution from Edward Snider, the chief executive officer of Comcast-Spectacor, whose subsidiary manages the XL Center and Rentschler Field.
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Three years of judicial appointments by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy
SUPREME COURT Judge Lubbie Harper, Jr.* Andrew J. McDonald Carmen Espinosa Richard A. Robinson* * Harper retired and was succeeded by McDonald. Robinson is awaiting confirmation. APPELLATE COURT Carmen Espinosa* Michael R. Sheldon Christine E. Keller Espinosa was later appointed to Supreme Court. SUPERIOR COURT Sybil Richards Leeland J. Cole-Chu Anna M. Ficeto Donna Nelson […]
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Aetna sued over disclosure of political contributions
Washington — A nonprofit watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Aetna of sending “false and misleading” proxy statements in 2012 and 2013 that hid millions of dollars of political donations. “Aetna pretends to be a model of corporate transparency, but in truth, shareholders have almost no idea […]
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Malloy names Appellate Judge Richard Robinson to Supreme Court
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy introduced Appellate Judge Richard A. Robinson Tuesday as his choice for a vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court, saying the nomination is the first of about a dozen judicial appointments he expects to make before the General Assembly convenes its 2014 session in February.
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Biden announces $100 million in new mental health funding
Washington — After meeting with Newtown residents Tuesday afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden announced the administration will spend $100 million on new mental health initiatives. “The fact that less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need is unacceptable,” Biden said. “The president and I have made […]
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Malloy to stay aggressive in fundraising
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was introduced Tuesday at the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday breakfast by a sponsor of the event and his political party: Rodney Powell, one of the Northeast Utilities executives who has made the gas-and-electric utility the biggest source of individual contributions to the Connecticut Democratic Party in 2013.
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Obamas to honor Newtown with moment of silence
A White House official announced Tuesday how President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will observe the one-year anniversary of the Newtown shootings. “On Saturday, December 14, the President and First Lady will honor the lives and legacies of the children and educators lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School one year ago by observing a moment […]
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Feds to investigate UConn’s handling of sexual assault reports
A federal agency will investigate whether the University of Connecticut responded appropriately when students reported they were sexually assaulted or harassed. A group of UConn students have said that university officials showed them “deliberate indifference” when they reported they’d been assaulted or harassed. The decision to investigate by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights follows the office’s finding that the complaint is appropriate for an investigation.
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University of Connecticut statement on transfer credit policy proposal
I am the spokesperson at UConn, and wish to take this opportunity to address the issue of transferring credits and the unfortunate misunderstandings that have surrounded this issue.
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Connecticut should update scope-of-practice laws for nurses
The shortage of primary care providers in this country has impacted our access to care. Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) make up a large group of highly qualified medical professionals that could help minimize this deficit. Nurse practitioners’ scope-of-practice laws should be changed in order to meet the growing needs of the population. Scope-of-practice laws […]
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Risking second guessing, Jepsen opens negotiations in union case against Rowland
Attorney General George Jepsen’s decision Monday to withdraw his U.S. Supreme Court appeal and accept an invitation to open settlement negotiations with state employee unions over their claim for damages against former Gov. John G. Rowland won immediate praise from the public-sector unions that have been cool if not critical toward the first-term Democrat.
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University of Connecticut statement on transfer credit policy proposal
I am the spokesperson at UConn, and wish to take this opportunity to address the issue of transferring credits and the unfortunate misunderstandings that have surrounded this issue.