libertarian12acommented: When the "Affordable Patient Care Act" was passed, it was passed on the backs of Medicare recipients. Medicare has never paid more than 1/3 the cost that hospitals,…
Disruptions seen if health law struck
Tossing out President Barack Obama's health care law would have major unintended consequences for Medicare's payment systems, the administration has quietly informed…
May 5, 2012 7:29 PM
libertarian12acommented: I know that there are patients who can get relief of pain and suffering with marijuana and while I am happy for those patients, the bill to install red light cameras…
Senate passes medical marijuana bill
The Connecticut Senate granted final approval early Saturday to a bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana and includes strict regulations for the cultivation…
May 5, 2012 3:41 PM
libertarian12acommented: Democrats made money on this bill - Big Union lined some pockets for sure and it's disgusting ! This bill will only serve to make it harder for parents to find affordable…
Senate passes care workers union bill
A bill that would allow low-paid daycare and home health care workers to join labor unions is heading to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's desk after receiving final legislative…
May 5, 2012 3:35 PM
libertarian12acommented: I am sick and tired of the ACLU whining about "invasion of privacy" and those who run red lights and feel they have the right to do so - put in the red light cameras…
Some legislators back red light cameras
State lawmakers and advocates are resuming efforts to pass a bill allowing cities and towns the option to record drivers who blow through red lights.
Feb 16, 2012 9:02 PM
libertarian12acommented: This governor is more interested in getting liquor stores open seven days a week, getting on-line gambling in place and Arts and museums be damned. We need to raise our…
libertarian12acommented: Our government has refused to cut THEIR spending - they have not given up any of their "perks" , have given themselves three raises in one year but cut COLA increases to seniors…
Seniors oppose possible SS cuts
Connecticut AARP leaders and dozens of senior citizens are heading to Boston for a rally to oppose potential cuts in Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Seniors oppose possible SS cuts
Connecticut AARP leaders and dozens of senior citizens are heading to Boston for a rally to oppose potential cuts in Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Nov 10, 2011 1:07 PM
libertarian12acommented: The only ones to benefit if this bill passes are the alcoholics who are too drunk to stock up on liquor within the 6 days and need their "fix" on Sunday. Now we will have drunks…
Sunday liquor sales
This bill would allow grocery stores and package stores to sell liquor on Sundays.
Cut state worker, lawmaker pay
The bill would reduce the salaries of state employees and elected state officials by ten per cent for two years.
May 3, 2011 8:09 AM
libertarian12acommented: State workers and lawmakers make far better salaries than the average taxpayer ever will - it makes sense to bring their salaries down to ours - not for only two years…
Cut state worker, lawmaker pay
The bill would reduce the salaries of state employees and elected state officials by ten per cent for two years.
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.
