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Legislative Proposals Dim The Lights On Freedom Of Information
The Hartford CourantEvery year the lights go out a little more on the public's right to know about its government, and they're growing dimmer again in 2013. Legislation pending in the Connecticut General Assembly could further erode the state's Freedom of Information Law...Tags: Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Freedom of Information Laws, Lawyers
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Count Inmates In Hometowns, Not In Cells
The Hartford CourantIf a Hartford resident is in a Somers prison, should he be counted for census purposes as a resident of Somers or of Hartford? For ages, the U.S. Census Bureau's answer — and Connecticut's — has been Somers. But in 2010 the Census Bureau...Tags: NAACP, Politics, Voting, Cheshire, United States Census Bureau
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Unblinking Red-Light Cameras Just The Ticket
The Hartford CourantWhen was the last time you were caught red-handed? The phrase, which originated in medieval Scotland, refers to having been caught with blood on your hands after committing a murder or poaching game. Since then, it's become a popular allusion for...Tags: NAACP, Crime, Law and Justice, Photography Supplies and Services, Services and Shopping, Dannel P. Malloy
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Impatience Showing On Gun Legislation
The Hartford CourantThe louder the public pledges of bipartisan cooperation and resolve, the deeper the undercurrents of private distrust and resentment — or at least, that often seems to be the rule in legislative politics. And it seems to be taking hold as the...Tags: Assault, Politics, J Brendan Sharkey, Personal Weapon Control, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Gun Makers Walk Fine Line At Hartford Hearing
The Hartford CourantThey have been largely silent these past six weeks as the debate over gun control has grown nastier. But they are the elephant in the firearms room, and Monday they came together publicly for the first time anywhere since the Newtown tragedy. And for...Tags: Politics, Personal Weapon Control, West Hartford, Firearms, John DeStefano
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Storm, Election — All's Well That Ends Well
The Hartford Courant"Hey dad, watching the election in a lounge now with a large group of people. I'll call you when I get home. Are you nervous? I kind of am." Email from my daughter in England to me the night of the election "I fried some catfish today and cooked (most...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Linda McMahon, Nicole Polizzi, Voting
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Heavy Lobbying Keeps Red Light Cameras On Track
The Hartford CourantUp to now, the Connecticut General Assembly has never approved any of the bills offered in recent years that would enable cities and towns to install cameras at red lights and collect fines by mailing tickets to violators. But this year's bill —...Tags: Boston, Brookfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), L. Scott Frantz, East Windsor, Companies and Corporations
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Happy Birthday, 19th Amendment (And thanks to Harry T. Burn's mom)
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Minimum Wage Hike Would Give Women A Needed Boost
Recently, the Appropriations Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly took a strong step toward growing and strengthening the wages of Connecticut's lowest-wage earners by voting to increase the state's minimum wage. In doing so, the committee also...Tags: Politics, Killingly, Parties and Movements, Sprague, Career and Workplace
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Adolescent Offenders Shouldn't Be Tried As Adults
As most parents are acutely aware, and scientists have proved, the brains of adolescents are not fully developed. That's why youngsters are often impulsive, reckless and blissfully unaware of the consequences of their actions. It's also why...Tags: Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Juvenile Delinquency, Justice System
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READER SUBMITTED: Community Health Charities Of New England Elects New Officers And Board Members
Greater HartfordCommunity Health Charities of New England has appointed new officers and members to their board of directors. Michael Caron, director of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), has been elected as chairman of the board. Michael served in the...Tags: Wethersfield, Social Services, Charity, Corporate Officers, Social Issues
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Connecticut Senate Gives Final Approval To Constitutional Amendment On Early Voting
The Hartford CourantIn November of 2014, Connecticut voters will consider amending the state Constitution to eliminate restrictions on early voting and allow greater access to absentee ballots. The referendum is the result of a joint resolution approved by the state Senate...Tags: Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Polls, Politics, U.S. House of Representatives
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