The State House of Representatives convened in special session today to address sections of sweeping campaign finance reform laws enacted in 2005 that were struck down recently by the U.S. Court of Appeals and the District Court. Democrats are seizing on the opportunity to expand the already expensive public financing of campaigns by $6 million. [...]
House Republican Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr. reacted to news today that the State of Connecticut did not make the cut in the competition with other states for $175 million in federal “Race to the Top” school funding. The anticipation of the funding was a centerpiece of SB 438, An Act Concerning Education Reform in Connecticut. [...]
On Saturday, July 24th, the 6th Anniversary of the Connecticut Challenge bike ride will be held to benefit cancer survivors. State Representative Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) will be on hand to support the event with a citation of recognition from Gov. M. Jodi Rell and the legislative General Assembly and ride as a participant as well. [...]
ROCKY HILL — Legislation offering school districts tax credits when they buy buses outfitted with safety belts was cemented here today during a poignant ceremony attended by Rep. David Scribner. The ceremony took place at Rocky Hill High School, where Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed the legislation giving districts 50 percent reimbursement on state sales [...]
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