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Elections Bill Inspired By Easton's Problems Moves Forward

by Greg Canuel    Comment

EASTON, Conn. – State Rep. John Shaban’s bill to make election scheduling easier in unusual circumstances will be up for a vote soon, his office said.

The bill would allow towns to schedule special elections later than the state-mandated deadline if a regular municipal election is scheduled for within 30 days of the deadline. The current state guidelines would force towns to hold ...

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Politics 12 hours ago

Genetically Modified Food Bill Passes State Senate

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Politics 05/20/13

Sen. Chris Murphy Vows To Live On Food Stamp Budget For Week

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Politics 05/16/13

Redding Lawmaker Honored For Protecting State Doctors

by Alissa Smith   Comment

DANBURY, Conn. - State Rep. Dan Carter, a Republican who represents parts of Danbury and Redding, was honored for his commitment to protecting the state's doctors at a ceremony Friday, May 10.

Along ...

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Politics 05/16/13

Fairfield County Lawmakers Want To Stop 16% Gas Tax Increase

by Alissa Smith   Comments (10)
Politics 05/15/13

Taxes Rise In Easton And Redding; Weston's Rate Drops

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Politics 05/14/13

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Hosts Google Hangout

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Politics 05/09/13

Joseph Lieberman: Boston Attack Could Have Been Prevented

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Politics 05/06/13

Sen. Chris Murphy Asks For Caution In Military Aid To Syria

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Politics 04/29/13

Easton Meets To Discuss $41.2 Million In Spending Monday

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Politics 04/24/13

Redding To Discuss 1.3% Spending Increase Thursday

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Politics 04/22/13

Public Hearings Start On Medical Marijuana Use In Connecticut

by Alissa Smith   Comments (5)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Less than a year after the Connecticut General Assembly voted to legalize the use of medical marijuana, the state is holding public hearings on proposed legislation for palliative ...

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Politics 04/17/13

Obama Calls It Shameful As Senate Rejects Background Checks For Gun Buyers

by Alissa Smith   Comments (22)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Only four months after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected a bipartisan bill for universal background checks of gun buyers. 

The New York Times reports that not only did the bill for background checks fail to gain the 60 votes needed to pass, but a ban on assault weapons and a ban on ...

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Politics 04/15/13

Lawmakers to Host Town Hall In Weston

by The Daily Voice   Comment

WESTON, Conn. — A trio of Republican state lawmakers will host to a town hall meeting with residents on April 23 at the Weston Public Library. 

State Rep. John Shaban and state Sens. John McKinney and Toni Boucher will talk about issues in the 2013 state legislative session, such as Connecticut's budget and deficit.

The meeting begins at 7:30 ...

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Politics 04/11/13

Chris Murphy Makes First Senate Floor Speech On Newtown Shootings

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Politics 04/10/13

Female State Legislators Rally Behind Anti-Human Trafficking Bill

by Vanessa Inzitari   Comments (1)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. —  All 54 female legislators in the state’s General Assembly have sponsored proposed legislation that would crack down on human trafficking.

The bill, HB 5666: An Act Concerning the Forfeiture of Moneys and Property Derived from Human or Sex Trafficking, would impose stricter penalties on people who engage in human trafficking, ...

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Politics 04/10/13

Redding GOP Backs School Board Member For First Selectman

by Greg Canuel    Comment

REDDING, Conn. – Redding’s Republicans have endorsed J. Christopher (Chris) Hocker as their candidate to replace First Selectman Natalie Ketcham this November.

Ketcham has been ...

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