SB 2 An Act Concerning the Development of a More Equitable Education Cost-Sharing Formula
by | Jan 16, 2017 12:17 pm | Comments (0)
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Duff
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SB 8 An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Impose a Sales Tax
by | Jan 16, 2017 12:13 pm | Comments (0)
Sponsored by: Sen. Martin Looney
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SB 10 An Act Concerning the Strengthening of Hate Crime Laws
by | Jan 16, 2017 11:57 am | Comments (0)
Sponsored by: Sen. Martin Looney
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HB 5458 An Act Establishing Electronic Tolls on Connecticut’s Highways
by | Jan 16, 2017 11:37 am | Comments (0)
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Genga
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HB 5434 An Act Adopting the Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the U.S. by Popular Vote
by | Jan 16, 2017 11:15 am | Comments (0)
Sponsors: Sen. Gary Winfield, Mae Flexer
Rep. Robyn Porter, Josh Elliott, Matt Lesser, James Albis, Susan Johnson, Bob Godfrey, Liz Linehan, Greg Hadad, Michael D’Agostino, Jack Hennessey.
Dear DOT
by | Jan 9, 2017 3:45 pm | Comments (3)
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Rush-hour B3: 20 minutes late, crammed, no word to riders.
Never mind the late and too-few buses. Why is it proving so hard for the state to put workable GPS systems on its buses to communicate with waiting riders?
Rapid-Transit Bus Eyed For Route 1
by | Jan 9, 2017 2:06 pm | Comments (16)
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Proposed changes for a rapid O bus route.
A CT Transit ride from New Haven to Milford’s Post Mall could take 11 minutes less than it does now under a plan contained in a draft state study — but it will take new buses, additional technology and nearly $5.3 million to get it done.
New Haven’s Waiting On The Details
by | Jan 4, 2017 5:50 pm | Comments (18)
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Malloy delivers his State of the State address.
Walker: “I’ve learned” to wait on Malloy’s details.
Hartford — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s promise Wednesday to protect school aid to cities — although with an unidentified “accountability” condition — left New Haven lawmakers cautiously optimistic, but eager to see the details.
Looney Calls For Paid Family Leave, Seniors’ Breaks
by | Jan 4, 2017 4:22 pm | Comments (2)
Sens. Ted Kennedy Jr., Looney, Gary Winfield being sworn in Wednesday.
New Haven State Sen. Martin Looney made it to the podium for the state legislature’s opening day Wednesday — and called for helping family members make it through relatives’ sickness and helping seniors afford to stay in the state during retirement.
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Dillon: Guv’s Policy “Kills By Zip Code”
by | Jan 4, 2017 1:08 pm | Comments (6)
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Lemar, Dillon at WNHH.
Two of New Haven’s representatives will work to fend off what they see as threats to the Elm City while also pushing new initiatives in the state legislative session beginning Wednesday.
Still No Bus GPS As New Year Begins
by | Jan 2, 2017 9:05 am | Comments (16)
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Rush-hour B3: 20 minutes late, crammed, no word to riders.
Now they’re saying: Maybe February.
Lembo To Critics: “Your Crazy’s Showing”
by | Dec 22, 2016 2:49 pm | Comments (5)
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Comptroller Lembo Thursday at WNHH.
Activists from across the country are inundating Kevin Lembo with taunts like “faggot” and “Satan” — but that’s not stopping him from moving to prevent state government from forwarding charitable donations to an anti-gay lobbying group.
Looney’s Kidney Transplant Successful
by | Dec 21, 2016 9:00 am | Comments (4)
New Haven State Sen. Martin Looney successfully received a new kidney in an operation at Yale-New Haven Hospital, his office reported.
Looney Finds Kidney Donor
by | Dec 12, 2016 7:39 pm | Comments (6)
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Martin Looney.
New Haven State Sen. Martin Looney is scheduled to receive a needed new kidney this month after receiving an outpouring of offers and support.
Group Home Privatization Plan Stalled — For Now
by | Dec 8, 2016 12:54 pm | Comments (1)
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Advocate Lindsay Matthews.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s plans to privatize 40 group homes and lay off nearly 500 Department on Developmental Services employees next year — as well as union efforts to block those actions — have stalled temporarily, but have not gone away.
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Glitches Delay Bus GPS Rollout
by | Nov 23, 2016 1:04 pm | Comments (13)
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The B3, rush hour: 20 minutes late, crammed, no word to riders.
The state has finally put GPS devices on most New Haven public buses. They just don’t work yet.
Time For A Clean-Money Tweak?
by | Nov 15, 2016 12:59 pm | Comments (2)
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Looney: Public financing needs to keep up. At top: A Grow Connecticut ad.
Senate President Pro Tem Martin M. Looney of New Haven blames the rare loss of Democratic legislative seats in a presidential year on the targeted spending by business groups, not voter dissatisfaction with Hartford after two decades of Democratic control of the Connecticut General Assembly.
His GOP counterpart’s view: “Hogwash.”
Election Revives Pot Legalization Quest
by | Nov 11, 2016 3:11 pm | Comments (10)
Two New Haven state lawmakers plan to reintroduce a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use in Connecticut after Gov. Dannel P. Malloy put the question back on the table in the wake of Election Day results in Massachusetts.
Looney Reelected Senate President
by | Nov 10, 2016 7:31 pm | Comments (5)
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State Senate Democrats Thursday reelected Martin Looney as their chamber’s president pro tempore for the upcoming legislative session.
On The Doors: LEAP Lesson, Biz Jitters
by | Nov 7, 2016 3:21 pm | Comments (6)
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Bonadies hits voters’ doors.
When candidates in the only competitive local race knocked on doors this weekend, they heard about more than just local worries.
Election Fiasco Repeat Looms
by | Nov 4, 2016 4:59 pm | Comments (17)
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The EDR fiasco, 2014.
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Registrar Evans: Another botched election?
The Secretary of the State’s office rushed down to New Haven to try to prevent a repeat Election Day disaster involving last-minute registration.
Turmoil Greets Teacher Training Program
by | Nov 3, 2016 12:00 pm | Comments (4)
Kathryn Arroyo, one of the hundreds of permanent substitute teachers working in Connecticut, can’t afford the time and expense of getting a master’s degree, but wants to teach in Waterbury where she grew up.
Parole Wants Out Of “Sick Building”
by | Oct 31, 2016 6:01 pm | Comments (4)
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Paula Curry and Larry Dorman at 50 Fitch St.
Parole officers are calling on the state Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to move them out of a New Haven office building that they claim is making them sick.
Community College Tuition Hike Nixed
by | Oct 13, 2016 12:26 pm | Comments (0)
Officials of the state’s community colleges have backed off plans to seek a steep tuition and fee hike for thousands of students starting next semester – and instead plan to study the idea.
Deficit Or Balance — Which Is It?
by | Oct 11, 2016 12:23 pm | Comments (0)
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration last month warned dozens of state agency heads of a significant shortfall in the current budget — but continues to officially report that finances remain in balance.