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Malloy, The Supposed 'Transparency' Governor, Blasted As 'Foe Of FOI'
The Hartford CourantDannel P. Malloy came into office as governor two years ago saying he's committed to "open and transparent" government, but recent events have put that assertion in question. "Transparent" and "transparency" are the words that leaders use these days to...Tags: Economic Policy, Omar S. Thornton, Civil Rights, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Justice and Rights
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U.S. Education Secretary Talks School Safety In Hartford
The Hartford Courant— Local students gathered in a town hall meeting Friday asked U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan his opinion of armed guards in schools, how much standardized testing is too much, and a long list of school security issues. "The...Tags: Sandy Hook Elementary School, Health and Safety at School, Executive Branch, Dannel P. Malloy , Chris Murphy
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House Changes To GMO Bill Irk Activists
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD — Activists pressing for a state law requiring labels on food with genetically modified ingredients are disappointed and angry that the House of Representatives weakened a bill approved by the Senate earlier this week. "It's very clear...Tags: Laws, U.S. House of Representatives, Robin Williams, Executive Branch, Dannel P. Malloy
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Avon Holds Memorial Day Events On May 27
Town leaders and the Gildo Consolini Post 3272 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will recognize Memorial Day on May 27 with a parade and a series of services honoring those who have served their country. Members of VFW post will start the day at 7:30 a.m....
Tags: Social Organizations, Memorial Day, Savoy (music group), Executive Branch, Youth Organizations
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State Senate Votes To Raise Minimum Wage Over 2 Years To $9 Per Hour
The Hartford CourantThe state Senate voted Thursday night to raise the minimum wage - an issue that has been controversial through the years. The latest version calls for raising the wage by 75 cents per hour over two years with no index for inflation. As such, the wage...Tags: Small Businesses, Robin Williams, Executive Branch, Robert J. Kane, Regional Authority
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Bill Letting Newtown Families Veto Disclosure Of Records Might Raise Fairness Issues, Officials Say
The Hartford CourantThe secretly drafted bill that would give Newtown massacre victims' families the power to veto disclosure of some investigative records might create a broader precedent — because future crime victims' families could ask for the same power in their...Tags: Sandy Hook Elementary School, Waterbury, Crime Victims, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, New London (New London, Connecticut)
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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
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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: Stamford, Board of Directors, Executive Branch, Dannel P. Malloy , Regional Authority
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Town Clerk Ignoring Law Over Newtown Death Certificates
Newtown town clerk Debbie Aurelia is not just disregarding state law and years of tradition in withholding death certificates regarding the Dec. 14 Newtown massacre. In this ultimate act of arrogance, she is declaring that she knows best — she is...Tags: Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Adam Lanza, Judges, Public Officials, Justice System
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Light Must Shine On Government Secrecy
The Hartford CourantMamie Till did the unspeakable almost 60 years ago. She opened the casket at her son Emmett's funeral so the world could see how this 14-year-old was shot, bludgeoned, mutilated and then drowned in Mississippi's Tallahatchie River with a cotton gin fan...Tags: Gun Control, Civil Rights, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Fox News Channel (tv network), Justice and Rights
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Secret Police Records Are Bad Public Policy
When did somebody in state government decide that secrecy was good public policy? When did leaders of the General Assembly decide that the people who elected them can't be trusted? We have seen bill after bill this year that would limit the public's...
Tags: Executive Branch, Police Investigations
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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: Immigration, Justice and Rights, Health and Safety at School, Labor Legislation, Executive Branch
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