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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.
State Bond Commission Approves Over $680 Million for Colleges, Economic Development Efforts

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Donald Eng

HARTFORD, CT – Projects ranging from the Easton library to the Groton police and the Connecticut State University System secured more than $600 million in bond funding Friday at a meeting so brief it surprised even the governor. “Well, I don’t want to jeopardize the shortest Bond Commission meeting in history, but does anybody have any observations?” Gov. Ned Lamont, the commission’s chair, asked at the end of the 16-minute gathering.
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.
Disability Advocates Sue State For Discrimination Against Disabled, Elderly In Husky Medicaid Program

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Jamil Ragland

HARTFORD, CT – Plaintiffs and disability advocates announced Thursday morning at the Hartford Judicial District Courthouse that they are launching a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut to increase the income and asset limits for the state’s Husky Medicaid program.
Bill Limiting Handcuffing of Children Advances

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Donald Eng

HARTFORD, CT – A bill restricting the use of handcuffs on children under age 14 advanced out of the Judiciary Committee on Thursday, but even one supporter acknowledged it needs further work, while one opponent praised the bill’s intent and the efforts of its supporters.
Police Say They've ID'd Motorcyclist Who Posted Dozens Of Videos At Speeds Up To 192 MPH On CT Highways

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Jamil Ragland |Doug Hardy

Connecticut State Police announced the arrest this week of a motorcyclist who, according to police, is the individual who built an online following under a pseudonym by posting to social media dozens of videos of himself speeding well above 150 mph and driving recklessly. Police identified the rider as Brice A. Bennett, 22, of Bloomfield.
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.
Attorney General Wants Answers On CT Residents Being Denied Rental Cars In Florida

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Donald Eng

HARTFORD, CT – With state school districts going into spring break this month, many Connecticut residents are heading out of state, including to Florida. But upon arriving in the Sunshine State, some Connecticut residents have been dismayed to learn that their reservations for rental cars would not be honored, even after they paid a deposit and submitted payment information.
CT House Confirms Two For Public Utility Regulatory Authority

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Donald Eng |Doug Hardy

HARTFORD, CT – The state House took action to fill two vacancies on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Wednesday, approving the nomination of David Arconti and the renomination of Commissioner Marissa Gillett. The nominations still must be confirmed by the state Senate. Gillett, PURA’s current chair, has been on the panel since 2019. Arconti, a former state representative and co-chair of the Energy and Technology Committee, was nominated to the panel in July. Gov.
Democratic Legislators Back Rule Of Law, Quoting Declaration Of Independence

2 weeks ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Donald Eng

HARTFORD, CT – Independence Day may not be for another three months, but the state Capitol on Tuesday echoed with the familiar language of opposition to tyranny. “Our president has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good,” said state Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-Trumbull. “He has endeavored to prevent the population of these states, for that purpose obstructing the laws for naturalization of foreigners … He has made judges dependent on his will alone.