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No More 'Corrupticut' — But Openness, Oversight Under Siege
The Hartford CourantAbout a year ago, The Center for Public Integrity in Washington enlisted 50 journalists, including me, in a massive project measuring the degree to which state governments were accountable and open to public scrutiny. To my surprise, Connecticut...Tags: Laws, Politics, Career and Workplace, Values, Labor Legislation
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Malloy Defends State's New Gun Bill At Forum
The Hartford CourantAt a sparsely attended community forum Thursday night, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy fended off jabs from gun rights advocates, repeated his promise not to raise taxes next year and proclaimed that Connecticut's economy is getting on the right track. The...Tags: Regional Authority, Interior Policy, Gun Control, Politics, New Britain
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Bill Would Provide Federal Aid For Newtown School
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD – Three Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut are planning to file legislation that would allow the use of federal dollars to help pay for the construction of a new Sandy Hook Elementary School. If approved, it would mark the...Tags: House Building, Chris Murphy, U.S. Congress, Columbine High School, Gun Control
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LETTER: Knows Real Reason For Poor Students: Bad Parentling
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy wants to provide more money for "low-performing schools" [May 14, CTNow, "Malloy Vows School Funding Boost"]. But isn't that a misnomer? Shouldn't it be "low-performing students"? Chances are the physical plant is conducive to...Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Students
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House Republican Leader Cafero In An Unwanted Spotlight
The Hartford CourantThe last thing that a candidate for governor wants is to be mentioned in any way in a federal criminal trial. But that's what happened this week to longtime House Republican leader Larry Cafero, who was thrust into an unwanted spotlight when he was...Tags: Litigation, Lawyers, Politics, Justice System, Witnesses
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Gray's Priority As Regents President: Restore Trust, Integrity
The Hartford CourantGregory Gray says his top priority as the new president of the state's Board of Regents for Higher Education will be "to restore trust and integrity" in the position and in the regents system. Gray, 64, who is expected to be appointed by the regents...Tags: Political Fundraising, Politics, Teachers, Government Debt, Finance
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Clone: Key Witness Talks Of $5,000 In Refrigerator And Texts About Killing Smoke-Shop Bill
The Hartford CourantHarry Raymond Soucy, the key witness in the federal trial of Robert Braddock, gave explosive testimony Wednesday, claiming that he put $5,000 in a Republican legislative leader's refrigerator last year — and was featured in audiotapes and text...Tags: Republican Party, U.S. Congress, Chris Murphy, Police Investigations, Telecommunication Service
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Pressure Builds At State Capitol Over Budget, Spending Cap
The Hartford CourantTension is mounting at the state Capitol this week as legislators battle over Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposal for a budget that would take effect as he is running in his 2014 re-election campaign. The stakes are high for both Malloy and lawmakers...Tags: Republican Party, Budgets and Budgeting, Paul R Doyle, State Budgets, Politics
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Transformación de UConn excluye algunos profesores
El Hartford CourantEn la carrera por hacer de la Universidad de Connecticut más prominente y transformarla en un motor económico para el estado, algunos profesores dicen que sus opiniones están perdiéndose entre el montón. Desde la década de los 1960, el "gobierno...Tags: West Hartford, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Storrs
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Senate Unanimously Strengthens Racial Profiling Law
The Hartford CourantThe state Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to expand the state's racial profiling law to include more police departments. The measure comes one year after another bill had strengthened the law in other ways and was passed by large majorities in both...Tags: Paul R Doyle, Racism, University of Connecticut, Laws, Lawyers
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Green Wheels: Our Fuel-Cell Future
I do a radio show on WPKN (listener-supported, 89.5) Radio in Bridgeport, and I'm celebrating my 40th anniversary on the air this year. In that time I've had frequent occasion to talk to the Connecticut public during call-in shows, and I think I've gotten...
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Malloy To Hold Town Hall-Style Forum In Bristol On May 16
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is scheduled to host a community forum in the city on May 16. Malloy and and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman will be at the Greene-Hills School at 718 Pine St. from 7 to 8 p.m. "These town hall-style events provide an opportunity to discuss...Tags: Politics, Government, Executive Branch
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