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Bill allows parole review for juveniles

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:43 GMT

Legislation that would give certain juvenile offenders in Connecticut serving lengthy prison sentences a second chance to have their cases reviewed is progressing through the General Assembly.

Aid to former House speaker convicted

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:33:17 GMT

A federal jury on Tuesday convicted a former aide to ex-Connecticut House Speaker Christopher Donovan in connection with illegal contributions to Donovan's failed congressional campaign last year.

Malloy speaks at tourism conference

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:44:46 GMT

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and House Speaker Brendan Sharkey are speaking about tourism at a Hartford conference highlighting Connecticut's tourism marketing efforts.

Regionalism panel releases plan

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:51 GMT

A bipartisan legislative commission is recommending phasing out Connecticut's system of taxing motor vehicles.

Surgeons call for medical spa regs

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:02 GMT

Connecticut plastic surgeons are meeting at the state Capitol complex in Hartford to urge passage of a bill addressing safety at medical spas.

Court blasts prosecutor

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:49 GMT

Connecticut's second-highest court blasted a state prosecutor for repeated misconduct on Monday and ordered a new trial for a man serving life in prison for the killing of a Waterbury bar owner in 1998.

Murphy urges nuclear waste storage plan

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:25:11 GMT

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is asking Senate leaders to solve the longstanding problem of where to dispose of nuclear waste.

Malloy updates impact on train service

Mark Davis — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:55:03 GMT

Governor Malloy gave an update on the impact to train service following the Metro-North collision.

Lawmakers announce mental health plan

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:03 GMT

Lawmakers, advocates and relatives of children killed in the Newtown school shooting are unveiling a new proposal for child mental health at the state Capitol complex in Hartford.

Courts expand e-filing

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:58 GMT

Connecticut's court system is expanding access to its electronic document filing system to include people representing themselves in civil court cases.

Lawmakers consider indoor tanning ban

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:01:05 GMT

Young people in Connecticut could be banned from using indoor tanning services under a bill being considered.

Bill to protect disabled from assault

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:57:59 GMT

Lawmakers are sending the governor a bill to close a loophole in Connecticut's sexual assault statutes.

Bill awards diplomas to WW II workers

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:55:53 GMT

A bill before the Connecticut General Assembly would allow local school boards to award high school diplomas to workers who didn't graduate because they were assisting with the war effort during World War II.

Mattress recycling bill moves to gov.

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:53:28 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers are sending the governor a bill that would create a recycling program for old mattresses.

Revelation IRS singled out Tea Party

Mark Davis — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:43:26 GMT

President Obama has named a new acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. It follows the revelation that the federal tax agency improperly 'singled-out' conservative groups, like the 'Tea Party' for special scrutiny.

Tax hike set for gasoline

Mark Davis — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:19:51 GMT

If you think there will be no tax hikes in Connecticut this year, think again.

Mattress recycling bill moves to gov.

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:31:25 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers are sending to the governor a bill that would create a recycling program for old mattresses.

Benefits for gay vets bill moves to gov

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:26:37 GMT

A Connecticut bill that would restore state benefits to gay and lesbian veterans discharged under the U.S. military's former "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is moving to the governor's desk.

Lawmakers seek fed funds for Newtown

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:56:46 GMT

Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation are attempting to secure federal funds to help Newtown build a new elementary school after last year's massacre.

Registrars push for election bills

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:33:56 GMT

Dozens of Registrars of Voters from across Connecticut are gathering at the state Capitol complex in Hartford to discuss proposed legislation affecting elections.

Bill modifies traffic stop collections

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:06:04 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that requires police officers to record additional details of their traffic stops.

Bill sets rules for two-for-one sales

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:14:14 GMT

Connecticut consumers who miss out on getting a free item from a "two-for-one sale" may receive a second chance.

Budget deficit: searching for solutions

Mark Davis — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:50:29 GMT

With three weeks to go in the General Assembly Session, a solution to the billion dollar projected budget deficit is hitting a snag.

Playing chicken at the Capitol

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:16 GMT

The state Democratic party sent three men in chicken costumes to the Capitol today to taunt Republican leaders for not proposing a state budget solution. Chief Political Correspondent Mark Davis will have an update on the state budget tonight on News 8.

Gov to meet with Bloomberg about guns

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:11:12 GMT

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is meeting with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to discuss Connecticut's new gun control law.

Beer pouch bill moves to governor

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:13:14 GMT

A Connecticut bill that would allow malt beverages, including beer, to be sold in pliable pouches is moving to the governor's desk.

Agency ordered to speed up food stamps

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:49:26 GMT

Connecticut's Department of Social Services is being ordered to speed up processing of food stamp applications.

Newtown death certificate bill in doubt

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:46:55 GMT

The fate of legislation being pursued by the Newtown town clerk to restrict the public's access to death certificates appears to be in doubt as the General Assembly inches toward adjournment.

Bill: study library access to e-books

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:42:34 GMT

Lawmakers are calling for a study of the availability of e-books to Connecticut public libraries.

Bill would raise penalty for fleeing

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:53 GMT

There may soon be a stiffer penalty in Connecticut for fleeing from a law enforcement officer.