Connecticut Political News
Plan to push financial reform bill forward could be giant step back
Sen. Christopher J. Dodd`s vow to move ahead with a measure without Republican support could deal a devastating blow to Congress` efforts to pass a sweeping overhaul. Congressional attempts to pass the most sweeping overhaul of financial regulations since the Great Depression suffered a potentially d ...
Thursday March 11, 2010 11:45PM | courant.com
Former Public Defender Fined $3,000 For Diverting Funds
former state public defender has agreed to pay a $3,000 fine under an agreement to settle a complaint against him by the Office of State Ethics -- after his previous criminal conviction for taking money meant as restitution for crime victims.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:56PM | courant.com
Sunday Sales Bill Dies In Legislative Committee
Stores will not be able to sell alcohol on Sundays. A bill that would allow them to do so died in the program review and investigations committee Thursday.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:30PM | courant.com
Blumenthal To NRG: Show That Power Plant Layoffs Are Safe
NRG Energy should specify how many workers it plans to eliminate at each of its Connecticut power plants and provide assurance that the job cuts won't compromise operations or safety, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:08PM | courant.com
Ex-Campaign Manager For Shays Pleads Guilty
Michael Ian Sohn, accused of embezzling money while campaign manager for former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, could be sent to prison for nearly four years under federal guidelines after pleading guilty Thursday.
Thursday March 11, 2010 6:37PM | courant.com
Petit Testifies At Judiciary Committee Death Penalty Hearing
Pamela Joiner's son was shot and killed in Hartford in 2008. William Petit Jr.'s wife and two daughters died in the 2007 Cheshire home invasion.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Dannel Malloy Officially Opens Second Campaign For Governor
Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy officially announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday, 13 months after starting to explore the race.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Bysiewicz's 'Notes' Criticized By GOP And By Democratic Rivals
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz's politically oriented entries in her office's 36,000-name constituent database drew criticism Wednesday from Democratic rivals, one of whom said she should make a public apology, and from Republican State Chairman Chris Healy, who called the entries "a political intelligence file for her own use ... paid for by the taxpayers."
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Mother Asks State Lawmakers To Pass Safety Bill
A grieving East Hartford mother is urging Connecticut lawmakers to require applicants for a motorcycle driver's license to complete a training course.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Lawmakers Urged To Lower Park Fees
State park advocates say Connecticut made a mistake in doubling state park and camping fees last year.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Bill Would Set Up Pilot Program To Battle Illegal Use Of Handicap Parking Spaces
Town residents and local police officers might team up to enforce state and local laws on parking for people with disabilities.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Bysiewicz's List, With 'Special Notes' Beside Many Names, Has Whiff Of Politics
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, a Democratic candidate for state attorney general, denies that her office's computer database of more than 36,000 citizens' names has been misused as a tool for her political advancement. She calls it an "essential" resource for serving the public.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Bill Requiring Paid Sick Days Passes A Legislative Committee
A bill that would require businesses with more than 50 employees to give workers paid sick days made it through the legislature's labor and public employees committee Tuesday, 6-4.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Greenwich Democratic Town Chairman Dies In Single-Car Accident
The chairman of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee has died following a single-car accident on the Post Road in the Riverside section of Greenwich.
Tuesday March 9, 2010 11:37PM | courant.com
Package Store Owner Testifies In Favor Of Sunday Alcohol Sales
Dominic Alaimo has been operating a package store in Enfield for 31 years, and he works long hours at his shop.
Tuesday March 9, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez Accentuates The Positive In State Of The City Speech
In a speech interrupted by standing ovations, Hartford Mayor Eddie A. Perez Monday accentuated the positive in his state of the city speech.
Tuesday March 9, 2010 4:02AM | courant.com
Traffic Camera Debate Returns In Connecticut Legislature
New technology has made the state's roads more hazardous, and so police need to use technology to make them safer, says West Hartford Police Chief James Strillacci.
Sunday March 7, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Conn. lawmakers asked to snuff out wood furnaces
A proposed six-month ban on outdoor wood-burning furnaces is being considered this week by a Connecticut legislative committee.
Saturday March 6, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Judge To Give Bysiewicz 'Expedited Consideration' For Lawsuit
Superior Court Judge Michael Sheldon said Friday that he`s giving "expedited consideration" to Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz`s lawsuit over whether she meets the state`s statutory requirement to run for Connecticut attorney general — in hopes of a ruling in time for the Democrats` nominating convention May 21 and 22.
Saturday March 6, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
Ganim trying to regain law license
Former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim is trying to regain his license to practice law in Connecticut after having served a little more than six years in federal prison for corruption.
Friday March 5, 2010 5:00AM | courant.com
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