“This bill extends a lifeline to people with disabilities and their families,” said Rep. Lavielle. The bill is designed to implement in Connecticut the 2014 […]
The adjusted legislation now provides protections to LGBTQ individuals, and as such, falls outside the scope of the Executive Order issued earlier this week. Report […]
“Making nonprescription medications exempt from the sales tax will mean lower costs for consumers while ultimately leading to a better public health outcome for all,” […]
Murphy: “…indiscriminate juvenile shackling is an indefensible practice… [but] I am hopeful that Connecticut will once again prove to be a leader and a model.” […]
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker and other local officials for a groundbreaking ceremony in Waterbury to […]
Promise Neighborhoods Authorization Act of 2015: Bill will boost educational outcomes and community support in at-risk areas. Report by Paula Antolini March 31, 2015 9:11AM […]
State Rep. Steve Harding will host coffee hours in Brookfield to discuss the major issues defining the 2015 legislative session. Report by Paula Antolini March […]
A few new proposals by State Representative Dan Carter (R-2) could expand the breadth to which insurance policies cover certain medical services for residents of […]
State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) told the legislature’s Planning & Development Committee today that a governor’s bill introduced last month would strip Connecticut’s towns and […]
Connecticut is the only state in the country that leaves election administration to two partisan locally elected officials. There are no minimal qualifications for Connecticut’s […]
Lively meeting brought many topics and emotional outcries to legislators Boucher, Carter and Harding. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2015 10:45AM EDT State Senator […]
Residents Discussed Many Issues at the Bethel Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Proposed Budget, March 23 Report by Paula Antolini March 25, 2015 10:24AM EDT […]
Boucher: “The families of deceased military should not have to worry that their loved ones are being slighted because of the administrations poor budgeting. To […]
Under this system, each municipality would remit a portion of its local property taxes to its regional Council of Governments (COG), which would in turn […]
Controversial Transportation Bills Gain Momentum Report by Paula Antolini March 23, 2015 10:56PM EDT (Hartford, CT ) March 18, 2015 – State Senator Toni Boucher […]
All persons entitled to vote at the Annual Town Budget Meeting are invited to make written and oral comments concerning the recommended budget. Report by […]
The exchange occurred during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing to review the budget request for the Federal Bureau […]