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McMahon: Shays should drop out

May 20, 2012 3:17 PM
Former wresting executive Linda McMahon, who won the Connecticut Republican Party's endorsement for a second campaign for U.S. Senate, said Sunday that GOP rival Christopher Shays should drop out of the race.
 
 
 
May 20, 2012 1:23 PM
State Police Union slams leadership
The Connecticut State Police Union says it will conduct a "no confidence" vote against Public Safety...
 
May 19, 2012 12:03 PM
Blumenthal to speak at commencement
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and author Lewis Hyde will deliver the commencement addresses this weekend...
 
May 19, 2012 11:49 AM
GOP delegates endorse Linda McMahon Video
Connecticut Republicans met at their nominating convention in Hartford Friday night, once again endorsing...
 
May 18, 2012 4:54 PM
House defense bill retains $ for planes
A defense bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives would fend off cuts to military cargo plane...
 

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Featured Legislation

Sunday Beer/Liquor Sales

Bill ID: 2012 House Bill 5021
Introduced: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Status: In Committee
 
"To implement the Governor's budget recommendations" to allow Sunday liquor sales, and make other changes to liquor sales and pricing.
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Smoking and Tobacco Bars

 
To redefine a tobacco bar and reduce smoking in public places.
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Animal Cruelty

 
To classify a second or subsequent offense of cruelty to an animal as a felony punishable by a fine of not more than five…
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Red Light Cameras

 
To authorize municipalities to use automated traffic enforcement safety devices.
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  • Alex
    Alex  disliked the news story "GOP delegates endorse Linda McMahon"
     
    GOP delegates endorse Linda McMahon
    Connecticut Republicans met at their nominating convention in Hartford Friday night, once again endorsing former WWE/CEO Linda McMahon for the US Senate.
    May 20, 2012 8:36 AM
  • Alex
    Alex  commented: As a democrat I was thrilled to see the republicans name Linda McMahon as their senate choice. She has absolutely NO chance to win the seat. Chris Shays can easily beat…
     
    GOP delegates endorse Linda McMahon
    Connecticut Republicans met at their nominating convention in Hartford Friday night, once again endorsing former WWE/CEO Linda McMahon for the US Senate.
    May 20, 2012 8:36 AM
  • Amanda
    Amanda  commented: 2 years ago I moved to CT just a few months before the election. I thought Linda McMahon was an interesting candidate and being a republican, I thought I could support…
     
    GOP delegates endorse Linda McMahon
    Connecticut Republicans met at their nominating convention in Hartford Friday night, once again endorsing former WWE/CEO Linda McMahon for the US Senate.
    May 20, 2012 7:40 AM
  • Karen
    Karen  commented: Having met her on several occasions, I can say with certainty this woman in slime. She feels she is entitled to anything she wants and that everyONE has a price. There…
     
    GOP delegates endorse Linda McMahon
    Connecticut Republicans met at their nominating convention in Hartford Friday night, once again endorsing former WWE/CEO Linda McMahon for the US Senate.
    May 20, 2012 7:18 AM

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May 18, 2012 2:58 PM
House OKs $642 billion defense bill
Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House approved a $642 billion defense budget Friday that breaks…
 
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May 3, 2012 6:33 AM
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Connecticut (change)

 
Connecticut has 169 cities and towns, which serve as the fundamental local political subdivision of the state. Connecticut is the 5th of the original thirteen United States.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Dan Malloy
Lieutenant Governor: Nancy Wyman
Attorney General: George Jepsen
State Treasurer: Denise L. Nappier

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