Conn. Senate Debates Medical Marijuana Bill
Connecticut state Senators are debating a bill that would legalize marijuana for medical purposes and establish a well-regulated system of dispensing and growing the drug.
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Troopers' Union Opposes Red Light Cameras Bill
The president of the Connecticut State Police Union is speaking out against legislation that would allow cities and towns to place traffic cameras at busy intersections and record drivers who run red lights.
Officials to Unveil Hartford 'Social Justice' Plan
Government officials and community activists say they'll be announcing a new initiative aimed at addressing inequalities in education, health care and economics in Hartford.
Pilot 'Mobile Produce' Program Looking for Vendor
A new program that would make it convenient for New Jersey residents with limited access to supermarkets to buy fresh produce is looking for a vendor.
Conn. Minimum Wage Advocates to Deliver Signatures
Connecticut advocates in favor of raising the state's minimum wage will be delivering more than 3,000 petition signatures to the state legislature in favor of such legislation.
Connecticut Committee Passes Price Gouging Bill
A bill that aims to protect Connecticut consumers by prohibiting price gouging during severe storms and other weather emergencies has passed its second committee vote in the state legislature.
Connecticut Committee Passes Massage Parlor Bill
A bill that would crack down on illegal massage parlors in Connecticut has passed its second round of committee votes in the state legislature.
Conn. Committee Expected to Vote on Liquor Bill
A high-profile bill that would allow Connecticut package stores to sell alcohol on Sundays and some retailers to discount one alcoholic liquor item each month is facing a second committee vote in the state legislature.
Conn. Drivers Could Soon Get Relief at the Pump
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he'll sign legislation that caps the state tax on the wholesale price of gasoline.
NY, NJ, CT Brace for Irene
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying coastal areas ahead of Hurricane Irene.
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