Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:09 -0500 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:09 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/WATCH-STATE-OF-STATE-138936924.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:44:14 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/malloy2.jpg
The governor will begin his annual address at noon.

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The governor made his annual address on Wednesday.

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Those districts would participate in a Performance Alliance between these districts and the State and must submit a reform plan, which the State Department of Education would consider these plans for approval.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Malloy-to-Outline-Agenda-in-State-of-the-State-138890089.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:36:02 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AP110624140007.jpg
Governor Dannel Malloy will outline his agenda in Wednesday's State of the State address.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Governor-Proposes-Eliminating-25-Boards--Commissions-138850734.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:40:55 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/malloy2.jpg
Governor Malloy's plan to eliminate 25 of the state’s 258 boards and commissions is part of the plan he is giving the General Assembly.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/DMV-Staggers-Hours-for-Training-138808059.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:51:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dmv+cuts.jpg
The project costs millions of dollars,

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The comptroller said there are poor collections in estimated income tax payments and General Fund spending is trending about 2.3 percent above last year through December.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Murphy-Blasts-TSA-for-911-Bracelets-from-China-138415549.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:53:05 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Chris+Murphy+722.jpg
TSA gave a Chinese firm $17,500 for bracelets to remember the 10th anniversary of the attacks and a local Congressman wants answers.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/State-Approves-Jackson-Labs-138358959.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:57:59 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/uconnhej_722x406_2191529637.jpg
The State Bond Commission approved $291 million to help construct Jackson Laboratory facility on UConn Health Center campus.

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If you don't get your refund by direct deposit, expect a debit card in the mail.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Hartford-Pushes-for-Traffic-Light-Cameras-138119033.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:18:02 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/160*120/KNSD_Traffic_Camera_Plan_Has_Critics_072010_68_mezzn_640x480.jpg
The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut opposes the idea.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/State-Looks-to-Tighten-Reporting-Laws-137998373.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:33:44 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/locker-room-generic.jpg
Lawmakers look to change mandatory reporting laws in wake of Penn State scandal

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/State-to-Revise-Sex-Abuse-Reporting-laws--137968288.html Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:51:49 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/penn-state-add-P1.jpg
A hearing is being held on Tuesday.

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Mitt Romney wins the Connecticut GOP Straw Poll by one percentage point over Newt Gingrich.

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Of the state employees who applied, 686 employees did so appropriately, Malloy said.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Moodys-Wrong-to-Downgrade-State-Barnes-137764383.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:02:53 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/212*120/Money+generic.jpg
Standard & Poor’s and Fitch continue to rate Connecticut debt as AA, which is equivalent to Aa2 from Moody’s, state officials said.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Cuts-Coming-After-Budget-Shortfall-137617663.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:14:38 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/212*120/Money+generic.jpg
Governor Malloy says spending cuts are coming after the state is left with a $95 million revenue shortfall

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Chris-Shays-Making-Senate-Run-Official-137665078.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:06:03 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/chris+shays+722.jpg
Chris Shays officially jumping into Senate race.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Malloy-Proposes-Voter-Registration-Changes-137416878.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:48:29 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/i-voted-today-722.jpg
You could also register to vote on Election Day.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/CVH-Employee-Fired-Over-DSNAP-Incident-137611728.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:01:42 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dss+irene+line_fixed.jpg
Many state employees were eligible for the funds, but Gov. Dannel Malloy and his chief legal counsel said some lied on applications to appear to qualify for the funds.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Willimantic-Company-Site-Black-for-Blackout-Day-137609923.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:43:07 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/computer2.jpg
"Stop Online Piracy Act" or SOPA, in the House would, allow the government to shutdown websites alleged to distribute pirated content.

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Officials said there is high volume because of seasonal shutdowns.

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The Legislature was debating the issue 2011, but the proposal died in committee.

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The lawyer representing accused workers and Gov. Malloy don't see eye-to-eye on how to resolve the case.

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Coutu represents Canterbury, Norwich, Scotland and Sprague and said constituent services will not be disrupted and his staff and colleagues in the legislature will respond to constituent service issues in his...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Child-Advocate-to-Retire-137029383.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:34:46 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Jeanne+Milstein+722.jpg
Jeanne Milstein will retire, effective March 1.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Voters-in-24th-District-Head-to-the-Polls--137017048.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:30:59 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/voting_generic_ballot.jpg
The polls will be open until 8 p.m.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Live-Tweets-from-NH--136948463.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:57:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/republican-front-runners-split1.jpg
Jeff Saperstone is reporting live from New Hampshire as we get ready for the Republican presidential primary.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Remembering-Thomas-Murphy-136933953.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:25:56 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Thomas+Murphy.jpg
The former spokesman of the state's Department of Education passed away over the weekend.

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The Hepburn house is on 3.4 acres and is surrounded by Long Island Sound.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Connecticut-straw-poll-republican-gop-vote-voting-136777063.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:11:30 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/tally.jpg
Voting is done online for a price, and may not be limited to state residents.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/New-DUI-Laws-Shorten-License-Suspensions-and-Mandate-Ignition-Locks-136622898.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:31:07 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/DUI+ignition+device.jpg
Mothers Against Drunk Driving proposed changing DUI laws to include mandatory ignition interlock devices.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Lawyer-Accuses-State-of-Privacy-Breach-in-D-SNAP-Investigation-136628103.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:22:37 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/connecticut+capitol_722_406.jpg
Social Security numbers of state workers accused of defrauding a federal program were released to other employees.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/State-Senator-Edith-Prague-Hospitalized-After-Suffering-Stroke-136383033.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:34:09 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/edith+prague_fixed.jpg
The 86-year-old lawmaker was hospitalized Christmas Eve, according to her daughter.

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