Connecticut Politics

Conn. lawmakers consider ban on indoor tanning


 
Young people in Connecticut could be banned from using indoor tanning services under a bill being considered.
 
 
 

Bill to protect disabled from assault advances
Lawmakers are sending the governor a bill to close a loophole in Connecticut's sexual assault statutes.
 

Conn. bill awards diplomas to World War II workers
A bill before the Connecticut General Assembly would allow local school boards to award high school diplomas...
 

Mattress recycling bill moves to Conn. governor
Connecticut lawmakers are sending the governor a bill that would create a recycling program for old mattresses.
 

Revelation IRS singled out Tea Party Video
President Obama has named a new acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. It follows the revelation...
 

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Activity Stream

  • Hosed-by-the-system
    Hosed-by-the-system  commented: other than the fact that the state will get MORE money to WASTE on something......what a ridiculous bill........................consumers get shafted AGAIN…
     
    Mattress recycling bill moves to Conn. governor
    Connecticut lawmakers are sending the governor a bill that would create a recycling program for old mattresses.
    May 17, 2013 11:42 AM
  • Hosed-by-the-system
    Hosed-by-the-system  commented: This administration is REALLY turning into aq 3 ring circus..........hear about the TURKISH president maybe bringing the damn father of the two in the BOSTON bombing…
     
    Obama confronts a trio of controversies
    Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks that killed four Americans last year in Benghazi, Libya, the president…
    May 17, 2013 11:03 AM
  • Hosed-by-the-system
    Hosed-by-the-system  commented: Think about this...........other than a "feel good gesture".......WTH is the purpose of this?????????????
     
    Conn. bill awards diplomas to World War II workers
    A bill before the Connecticut General Assembly would allow local school boards to award high school diplomas to workers who didn't graduate because they were assisting…
    May 17, 2013 10:51 AM
  • SherriJane
    SherriJane  commented: I doubt these three (yes three) scandals will be the end of his problems. This is an administration that has shamed this country more than once and he's still at it.…
     
    Obama confronts a trio of controversies
    Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks that killed four Americans last year in Benghazi, Libya, the president…
    May 17, 2013 9:21 AM

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Featured Legislation

Sales Tax On Ammunition.

 
To require firearm owners to maintain liability insurance and establish a sales tax on the sale of ammunition at a rate of fifty per cent.  See also H.B. 5268
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Sales Tax On Ammunition

 
To require firearm owners to maintain liability insurance and establish a sales tax on the sale of ammunition at a rate…
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Increasing the penalty for using firearm, stun gun

 
An Act Increasing The Penalty For Criminal Use Of A Firearm Or Electronic Defense Weapon, to increase the penalty for criminal…
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Improving School Security

 
That the General Assembly direct the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to study the feasibility of…
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Sequestration explained
 
 

U.S. Congressional News


Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy…
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to…
 

Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea…
The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea…
 

Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone…
The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns about the Justice…
 

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Restocking Obama's cabinet
 
 

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What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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White House News


Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy…
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to…
 

Obama confronts a trio of controversies
Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks that killed four Americans…
 

Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone…
The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns about the Justice…
 

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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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Federal Budget News

No sequester furloughs at State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers,... more »

 

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical
Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this... more »

 

Congress approves bill to end airport delays
Congress easily approved legislation Friday ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that... more »

 

Fact check: Did FAA have to furlough controllers?
The FAA has no choice but to cut $637 million as its share of $85 billion in automatic, government-wide... more »

 

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs
With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end... more »