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Connecticut's Landmark Gun Law Faces Challenge In Federal Court
The Hartford CourantA coalition of gun owners, gun dealers and firearms rights organizations have sued the governor and members of the state's attorney's office, contending that the gun law passed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings violates the...Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Weaponry, Interior Policy, Firearms, Trials
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Illinois 70 mph highway speed limit bill sent to governor
Clout StreetThe Illinois House today sent Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would raise the speed limit on non-urban interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. Supporters said increasing the limit would put Illinois in line with neighboring states and help the...Tags: Regional Authority, Transportation Accidents, Highway Transportation, Pat Quinn, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Secretly Drafted Bill Would Leave Release of Some Newtown Investigative Records Up To Families
The Hartford CourantA secretly drafted bill to block release of photos, tapes of 911 calls and death certificates related to the Dec. 14 Newtown elementary school massacre could be acted on in the General Assembly as early as the end of the week, officials said Wednesday....Tags: Connecticut Gun Control Law (2013), John McKinney, Interior Policy, Health and Safety at School, Freedom of Information Laws
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School Pool Safety Bill Clears House In 140-0 Vote; Senate Next
The Hartford CourantPrompted by recent drowning deaths of students in public schools, the state House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to increase safety in swimming pools. Supporters say the measure, which cleared the House in a...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Safety of Citizens, Sports, U.S. Senate, Health and Safety at School
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Eric Garcetti faces tough tests when he takes office as mayor
In the campaign for mayor, Eric Garcetti spoke grandly about a city with plentiful summer jobs for low-income teens, a tunnel under the traffic-clogged Sepulveda Pass and even an end to homelessness. But a day after winning office, the mayor-elect faced...
Tags: Civil and Public Service, Career and Workplace, Local Elections, Layoffs and Downsizing, Los Angeles Police Department
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The bottom line: It's time to restore dental care for the poor
SACRAMENTO — State Capitol politicians may have an extra $3.2 billion to play with. Or they may not. It depends on whose figures you believe: nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor's or contrarian Gov. Jerry Brown's. I tend to have more...
Tags: Jerry Brown, Hospitals and Clinics, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Darrell Steinberg, Unemployment Benefits
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Dividers, bars or armrests: City says they make park more 'family friendly'
Some would call them "dividers," others might call them "bars," but city officials prefer "armrests." Green U-shaped metal material was recently strapped to the seats of South Beach Park's pavilion, spaced about every 3 feet. The "armrests" were...
Tags: Public Officials, Politics, Lake Worth
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Des Plaines official resigns less than a year after taking job
The director of community and economic development in Des Plaines has resigned from the position just eight months after taking the job, city officials said. Director Alex Dambach announced his resignation Tuesday, city officials said in a release. His...Tags: Public Officials, Politics
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LETTER: Proud For Hartford And City Council
Here are some things Hartford can be proud of -- although they were not highlighted in yhe article "Mayor's Budget Plan Cut By $8.6 Million" [May 21, news]: City Council agreed to a budget. Majority and minority leaders each had some wins, some losses....Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, National Government, Politics
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READER SUBMITTED: Governor Malloy Honored With William A. O'Neill Legacy Award
HartfordGovernor Dannel P. Malloy was honored by The Governor's Prevention Partnership with the William A. O'Neill Legacy Award for his role as a champion for children and for leading from the heart at The Partnership's Leadership Reception, held at the Governor'...Tags: Regional Authority, Board of Directors, Human Interest, Dannel P. Malloy , Stamford
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AP News in Brief at 8:58 p.m. EDT
Obama administration acknowledges 4 American citizens killed in drone strikes since 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in...Tags: Murder, Primaries, Separation of Church and State, Manufacturing and Engineering, Companies and Corporations
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Cuccinelli was first to order investigation of McDonnell
Nearly five months before the financial relationship between Gov. Bob McDonnell, his family and Jonnie R. Williams came to light, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli had already initiated an investigation into the matter. In early April the Washington Post...Tags: FBI, Bob McDonnell, Judges, Dietary Supplements, New Products
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