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Reckoning With Emotions' Powerful Political Pull
The Hartford CourantDuring Wednesday's debate on new gun laws, Sen. John Kissel rose and began a lengthy set of remarks with two anecdotes. First, the Enfield Republican spoke movingly of hugging his youngest son, Tristan, on the day of the Newtown massacre, one day before...Tags: Rob Portman, Colin McEnroe, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Al Gore, West Hartford
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In An Era of Fiscal Crisis, Malloy Has Few Places To Run
The Hartford CourantConnecticut's latest fiscal crisis roared to the forefront this week with patterns that say a lot about what we can expect to see not just this month or even in the coming year, but for the rest of Dannel P. Malloy's term as governor. The big picture...Tags: Brookings Institution, Metal and Mineral, Dannel P. Malloy , Labor Markets, West Hartford
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Death Penalty Repeal Bill Clears Judiciary Committee
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD — The long drive to abolish the death penalty in Connecticut marked another milestone Wednesday when it cleared a key legislative committee. The 24-19 vote in the judiciary committee broke largely along party lines and came on the same day...Tags: Voting, Prisons, Cheshire, New Fairfield, Enfield
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State Legislature: 2012 Session Opens With Malloy Proposing Education Reform, Pension Funding Changes
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD — Gov.Dannel P. Malloyopened the 2012 legislative session Wednesday with plans for education reform, pension funding changes and the largest increase in funding for affordable housing since Gov. William A. O'Neill was in office more than 20...Tags: School Examinations, Employment, College Sports, Trips and Vacations, Executive Branch
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Family Sues State Over Fairness Of Retroactive Estate-Tax Hike
The Hartford CourantWhen wealthy developer Monty Blakeman died in April, his heirs knew they would inherit his multimillion-dollar estate. What they didn't know was that the state legislature on May 4 — only 11 days after Blakeman's death — would increase the...Tags: University of Connecticut, Labor Legislation, Taxation, Executive Branch, Government
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Intense Storm Of Controversy On Irene Prompts Recommendations
HARTFORD - After an intense storm of complaints when Tropical Storm Irene plunged more than half the state into darkness, the Senate Democrats called Tuesday for better tree trimming and improved communication between utilities and town leaders. The...Tags: East Haven, Laws, Politics, Prague (Czech Republic), Censorship
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Developer's Family Sues Over Retroactive Estate Tax; Attorneys Told Brainard He Had No Chance
When wealthy developer Monty Blakeman died in April, his heirs knew they would inherit his multimillion-dollar estate. What they didn't know was that the state legislature on May 4 — only 11 days after Blakeman's death — would increase the...Tags: University of Connecticut, Taxation, Executive Branch, Politics, Government
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The Mouse That Roared: Maine-Based Jackson Lab Seeking To Come To Farmington; Bipartisan Jobs Package To Cost $516 Million In Bonding
State legislators expressed both high praise and sharp skepticism Thursday during day-long hearings as they debated the nonprofit Jackson Laboratory's plan to bring 300 jobs to Farmington over the next 10 years.
The proposal represents the centerpiece of...Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, University of Connecticut, Spin out, Executive Branch, Politics
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Full Legislature Approves Jackson Laboratory Deal
Both chambers of the state legislature voted Wednesday night in favor of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's controversial plan to recruit the nonprofit Jackson Laboratory to Farmington with a $291 million offer to construct a new building and create 300 direct...Tags: University of Connecticut, Hospitals and Clinics, Executive Branch, Labor Markets, Dannel P. Malloy
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This is NOT what Democrats stand for!
(cross-posted from The Courant and Wait, What?) Although still on a “self-assigned” break from writing while I contemplate life and deal with some things, I felt strongly that the issue of the longevity bonuses needed to be discussed....Tags: Labor Legislation, Regional Authority, Laws, Executive Branch, Civil and Public Service
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Jury Selection Complete In 2nd Cheshire Trial
The Hartford CourantNEW HAVEN — The prosecution of two men charged in the 2007 Cheshire home-invasion killings — a crime that influenced the Connecticut legislature as it abandoned efforts this year to repeal the death penalty — reached yet another...Tags: Cheshire, Murder, Joshua Komisarjevsky, Lawyers, Steven Hayes
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