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Former Clinton appointee: Captive audience bill “runs afoul” of federal law
According to a former Clinton Administration labor lawyer the captive audience bill being considered by the Connecticut Senate could prompt costly lawsuits against the state by employers or even the federal government. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius senior counsel...
State to subsidize college tuition for undocumented, but won’t hire graduates
Gov. Dannel Malloy celebrated the recent passage of a bill giving in-state tuition subsidies to undocumented immigrants by calling it “an increased opportunity for our state’s students to succeed in whatever path they choose.” As long as they don’t want...
Rep. Murphy downplays Senate run at Hartford luncheon
Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th, only made three indirect references to his run for U.S. Senate at a Hartford luncheon Friday, despite being a frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. Murphy, who lives in Cheshire, spoke about the how the federal government can create...
Ed Crane takes questions
Ed Crane, founder and president of the Cato Institute, spoke at a Yankee Institute for Public Policy luncheon on April 14. He took a number of questions after his address. “The energy and hope for the Republican Party is the Tea Party,” Crane said. “The freshman...
Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission issues 52-page RFP for golf tournament
One of Connecticut’s legislative commissions is seeking bids to host a September golf tournament with a 52-page request for proposals. The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission will use the tournament to raise money for its scholarship fund, according to Lucy...
Connecticut’s other billion-dollar deficit
Gov. Dannel Malloy signed a new budget into law last week, putting in place a framework for solving Connecticut’s projected $3.5 billion deficit, but the state still has long-term financial challenges it needs to face. Malloy’s budget hinges on the ability of his...
Two union negotiators earn as much as Malloy, 27 earn six figures
It is well known that Gov. Dannel Malloy makes $150,000 in salary. In fact, the salaries of most state employees are public information. But what do the union negotiators who represent state employees make? The federal government collects information on four of the 13...
What is SustiNet, anyway?
The Windham cable access show Face of Pro-Life invited Zachary Janowski to talk about SustiNet on March 22. Although the legislation has changed since this appearance was recorded, it still provides a good summary of SustiNet’s ultimate goals and the challenges...
Rep. Courtney: Medicare changes passed by House GOP are unfair
Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd, told seniors during a telephone town hall Wednesday night the Republican plan to divide Medicare is unfair. Courtney explained current Medicare coverage would remain in place for Americans currently 55 or older, while people under 55 will...
Finance committee skips Sunday sales amendment
The General Assembly’s finance committee had an amendment ready last week to add Sunday liquor sales to an unrelated sales-tax bill, but declined to bring it up for a vote. Sunday liquor sales, a perennial issue at the Capitol in recent years, would have been added...