A former leader at ConnectiCare and Aetna was named the chief operating officer of the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman announced Wednesday. Peter Van Loon, a former Navy captain with 25 years of experience in health care technology and finance operation, will join the executive team as COO for the quasi-public entity […]
Ex-Navy captain, CPA to lead state’s health exchange
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At the DNC, a Connecticut Kennedy
Charlotte, N.C. — Ted Kennedy Jr. watched the Democratic National Convention give his father a posthumous standing ovation Tuesday night during a highlight reel of the senator’s career, including a zinger at the expense of Mitt Romney. “It was emotional to hear his voice and see his picture,” said the younger Kennedy, a Connecticut resident […]
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The DeLauro style: ‘Emotion on display’
Charlotte, N.C. — Talking points on women’s issues come easily to Rosa L. DeLauro, the congresswoman, ardent feminist and ovarian cancer survivor from New Haven. DeLauro, the senior member of the U.S. House delegation from Connecticut, followed House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to the podium Tuesday night to talk about pay equity as the Democratic […]
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Lembo says state must rein in spending to avoid another deficit
While confirming a deficit Tuesday for the last fiscal year, state Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo urged officials to keep an extra close watch on spending to avoid another shortfall this year. The General Assembly and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy budgeted for just 2.6 spending growth in this fiscal year’s general fund — which covers the […]
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Corporate money decried — as AT&T foots the bill
Charlotte, N.C. –– The campaign pep talk for the Connecticut delegation to the Democratic National Convention came from the host, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. But the drinks were on the worldwide beverage company, Diageo. “I’ve got to say the liquor here is not bad, either,” Malloy said Monday night. “We very much appreciate it, our […]
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Speakers at the Democratic National Convention
Speakers: (Source Democratic National Committee) Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin of WisconsinCongressman Xavier Becerra of CaliforniaNewark Mayor Cory BookerElaine BryeCongressman G.K. Butterfield of North CarolinaFormer President Jimmy Carter (via video)Ryan CaseCandidate for the US House of Representatives Joaquin CastroSan Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, who will be the first Latino keynote speaker at a Democratic National ConventionRhode Island Governor […]
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Follow Mark Pazniokas live from Charlotte
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List of Connecticut delegates at the Democratic National Convention
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Rell gives Roraback her first public endorsement since leaving office
She has stayed out of the limelight since leaving office 21 months ago, but former Gov. M. Jodi Rell popped back into the political arena briefly Tuesday to endorse Goshen Republican Andrew W. Roraback in the 5th Congressional District race. Rell, a Brookfield Republican who has been represented by Roraback in the state Senate for […]
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Higher prevalence of mental health problems recorded in Norwich
Norwich residents have a higher incidence of mental health issues than those of any other city in the state, according to the 2012 annual report’s summary of the Connecticut Commission on Health Equity (CHE). After conducting forums in six major cities, the Connecticut Commission on Health Equity cited four issues as contributing to Norwich’s high rate: unemployment, poor […]
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Governor names state’s next child advocate
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Jamey Bell, executive director of Connecticut Voices for Children, will become the state’s next child advocate. The position is that of an independent watchdog over state departments responsible for abused and neglected children. Voices for Children is a New-Haven based public policy advocacy group. “This position is the voice for […]
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Malloy, Larson and DeLauro on DNC roster in Charlotte
Charlotte, N.C. — President Obama’s re-election slogan is “Forward,” but Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and two congressional leaders from Connecticut will take the stage at the Democratic National Convention this week to look back — to the GOP’s record and its convention in Tampa. “You have to beat back the B.S.,” said Malloy, who will […]
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‘Landslide Leo’ to fly home for court hearing on his one-vote win
Good thing for Leo Canty that Charlotte is only two hours by air to Hartford, with plenty of direct flights. The Democratic National Convention delegate from Windsor is flying home for the day Wednesday. He has an important little chore: a court appearance relating to his contested one-vote win in the Democratic primary for the […]
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Nine school districts to apply for Race to the Top federal money
Having watched the state strike out in its three attempts to land federal Race to the Top money to reform schools in Connecticut, officials at eight urban districts and the state’s technical high school system have decided to try their luck in the fourth round. “We look forward to submitting a strong application that speaks […]
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State closing in on new home for IT operations
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration is closing in on a new home for the state’s data processing operation, which is expected to leave its East Hartford home when the current lease expires in 2015. The State Bond Commission released $250,000 Friday, to be combined with $2.5 million previously approved for new site acquisition. Department of […]