‘Work-Live-Ride’ Bill Dies in Senate After House Approval
HARTFORD — The "Work-Live-Ride" transit-oriented development bill failed to advance to the State Senate floor for a vote on Wednesday. Since its introduction in 2021, the measure has been proposed […]...
View ArticleNew Legislation Boosts Local Oversight of Utility Projects Approved by State...
State lawmakers passed new legislation granting towns and local residents more say in approving infrastructure projects in response to the public outcry over a plan by United Illuminating to run […]...
View ArticleBill to Limit Workplace NDA Use Stalls, Sponsor Vows 2025 Revival
HARTFORD — A bill aimed at limiting nondisclosure agreements related to workplace harassment, discrimination and assault in Connecticut never made it to the House or Senate for a vote this […] The post...
View ArticleSenate Energy Chair Offers Views on Defeat of Key Climate Bills
Despite what appeared to be strong support from Democrats, two major climate bills failed to pass in the State Legislature this year. The main proposal to the help the state […] The post Senate Energy...
View ArticleDOT Aims to Curb Work Zone Speeding with Expanded Camera Program
The state Department of Transportation is hoping an influx of recently approved state dollars will help deter the growing number of drivers caught speeding through road work zones. Acc... Haven’t...
View ArticleHouse Passes Omnibus After Sharp Debate, Allowing for Sale of Aquarion
HARTFORD — The special session on Thursday in the State House featured much of the same rancor as Wednesday's session in the Senate, but with less of a partisan divide among legislators. Earlier ......
View ArticleState Launches $6M Grant Program Following Nurse’s Murder
HARTFORD — Nearly a year after the murder of behavioral health nurse Joyce Grayson in Willimantic, the state is launching a grant program to provide home health care workers with […] The post State...
View ArticleKids Online Safety Act Advances in Senate, Faces Uphill Battle in House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill aimed at protecting children from online harm got a boost in the Senate last week, passing initial consideration and handing a win to Connecticut Sen. […] The post Kids Online...
View ArticleNew Bill Aims to Classify Substance Abuse as an Occupational Disease
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View ArticleNo-Excuse Absentee Voting? Not So Fast Say Critics
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