Viktoria Sundqvist

Connecticut

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist. Writer. Wife. Auntie. Cat lady. Puzzler. Reader. Scrapbooker. (she/her)

Articles

Behavioral Health Bill For Connecticut Police Officers Advances Unanimously

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

The Public Safety and Security Committee on Tuesday unanimously advanced a bill that makes changes to a prior law requiring periodic behavioral health assessments for police officers. Currently officers must submit to a mental health screening at least once every five years as a condition of continued employment.
CT Officials Condemn Arson Attack on PA Gov. Shapiro’s Home

1 week ago | theinnercitynews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

by Viktoria Sundqvist CTNewsJunkieConnecticut Senate Republicans on Sunday issued a statement condemning violence “in the strongest of terms” after a recent arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s home. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg, Pa., was partially burned early Sunday morning, but the Democratic governor, his family and his pets escaped unharmed after just having celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover, the Associated Press reports.
New Quinnipiac Poll Shows Voter Concerns Over Consumer Prices, Tariffs

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

Voters are worried about the high price of food and consumer goods and many think tariffs will hurt the U.S. economy, at least in the short term, according to a new Quinnipiac University national poll released this week. The poll included 1,407 self-identified registered voters, surveyed between April 3-7, polling officials said. President Donald Trump on Wednesday rolled back some of his planned tariffs to 10 percent for many countries except China, delaying higher tariffs for 90 days.
Reckless Driving Bill Advances Out Of Committee With Bipartisan Support

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

A highway safety bill establishing more stringent penalties for operating a motor vehicle in excess of 100 miles per hour advanced out of the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday with bipartisan support. House Bill 7260, “An Act Concerning Excessive Reckless Driving,” would create a new category of traffic offense limited to people driving over 100 mph, which would be tied to increased fines and an ability for a police officer to tow and impound a vehicle for 48 hours with a prior conviction.
Bill To Deter Street Takeovers Advances Out of Judiciary Committee

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

A bill that would allow law enforcement to confiscate driver’s licenses or vehicles used in so-called “street takeovers” advanced out of the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Senate Bill 1284, “An Act Concerning the Illegal Use of Certain Vehicles and Street Takeovers,” also authorizes municipalities to adopt ordinances related to street takeovers and to destroy seized vehicles after 30 days.
Psychiatric Review Board Denies Temporary Leave, Conditional Release For 2 Men Acquitted In Killings

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

Two Connecticut men serving time at the Whiting Forensic division of Connecticut Valley Hospital after being acquitted of murdering their fathers had their applications for more privileges rejected by the state’s Psychiatric Security Review Board last week.
CT Bear Hunt Off Table Again As Committee Reworks Bill

3 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

Lawmakers on the Environment Committee on Friday voted 27-6 to send a substitute bill to the Senate floor that strips away language allowing a bear hunt in Connecticut and instead expands on a prior law that allows farmers to kill nuisance bears. As originally proposed, Senate Bill 1523 would have authorized the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to establish a bear hunting season. DEEP officials testified in favor of the bill during a public hearing last week, and even Gov.
Bill Would Prohibit Privatization Of CT Prisons

3 weeks ago | theinnercitynews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

by Viktoria Sundqvist CTNewsJunkieThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week in favor of a bill that would prohibit the privatization of prisons in Connecticut. Senate Bill 1238, introduced by the committee, would prevent private ownership, operation, or management of any state correctional facility. Connecticut does not currently have any such privately owned facilities, but 27 states and the federal government do.
Bill Would Prohibit Privatization of CT Prisons

4 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week in favor of a bill that would prohibit the privatization of prisons in Connecticut. Senate Bill 1238, introduced by the committee, would prevent private ownership, operation, or management of any state correctional facility. Connecticut does not currently have any such privately owned facilities, but 27 states and the federal government do.
Bill Would Further Expand Parole Hearings For Prisoners Convicted In Their Youth

4 weeks ago | theinnercitynews.com | Viktoria Sundqvist

by Viktoria Sundqvist CTNewsJunkieHARTFORD, CT – Lawmakers are looking to expand a law that requires parole hearings for persons convicted of a serious crime prior to turning age 21. Under Public Act, 23-169, which took effect on Oct. 1, 2023, any person serving a lengthy sentence for a crime committed before he or she reached the age of 21, and who was incarcerated on or after Oct. 1, 1990, has a right to a parole hearing after serving half or more of the sentence.