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Politics 05/23/13

Undocumented Immigrants May Get Licenses In Connecticut

by Vanessa Inzitari   Comments (23)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Proposed legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants living in Connecticut to get driver’s licenses was passed by the state House of Representatives early Thursday morning, CT News Junkie reports.

If approved, the bill would allow undocumented immigrants living in the state for more than 90 days the ability to apply for a ...

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Politics 05/23/13

Stamford's Sen. Carlo Leone Supports Genetically Modified Food Bill

by Alfred Branch   Comments (11)
Politics 05/20/13

Sen. Chris Murphy Vows To Live On Food Stamp Budget For Week

by Alissa Smith   Comments (18)
Politics 05/16/13

Stamford's Sen. Carlo Leone Helps To Pass Veterans Aid Bills

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — State Sen. Carlo Leone (D-Stamford and Darien) led two bills to passage in the state Senate on Wednesday that will help veterans back in the States.

One bill, H.B. 5387, would ...

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Politics 05/16/13

Fairfield County Lawmakers Want To Stop 16% Gas Tax Increase

by Alissa Smith   Comments (10)
Politics 05/14/13

Stamford Tax Rate Set To Increase 3.41 Percent

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment
Politics 05/14/13

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy Hosts Google Hangout

by The Daily Voice   Comment
Politics 05/13/13

Stamford Tax Rate To Be Set Tuesday Night

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment
Politics 05/09/13

Joseph Lieberman: Boston Attack Could Have Been Prevented

by The Daily Voice   Comments (16)
Politics 05/07/13

Stamford Seeks Input From The Public In Shaping Its Future

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Politics 05/06/13

Sen. Chris Murphy Asks For Caution In Military Aid To Syria

by Alissa Smith   Comments (4)
Politics 04/30/13

Congressman Jim Himes To Make Two Stamford Stops

by The Daily Voice   Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. -- U.S. Rep. Jim Himes will make two stops in Stamford on Wednesday as he tours his district while the House of Representatives is on recess.

Himes, D-4th District, will attend Neighbors ...

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Politics 04/22/13

Public Hearings Start On Medical Marijuana Use In Connecticut

by Alissa Smith   Comments (5)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Less than a year after the Connecticut General Assembly voted to legalize the use of medical marijuana, the state is holding public hearings on proposed legislation for palliative ...

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Politics 04/20/13

David Martin Opposes New Stamford Boatyard Plan

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. —Mayoral candidate and Board of Finance member David Martin expressed his disapproval with the Mayor’s revamped boatyard plan Saturday holding an event at the proposed location.

“In 1999, I voted in favor of making this property a park when I was on the Board of Representatives, and I am not going to break my commitment and vote now to ...

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Politics 04/20/13

Former Lt. Gov Michael Fedele Starts Stamford Mayoral Run

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Politics 04/17/13

Obama Calls It Shameful As Senate Rejects Background Checks For Gun Buyers

by Alissa Smith   Comments (22)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Only four months after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected a bipartisan bill for universal background checks of gun buyers. 

The New York Times reports that not only did the bill for background checks fail to gain the 60 votes needed to pass, but a ban on assault weapons and a ban on ...

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News 04/15/13

Letter: League Of Women Voters Thanks CT Lawmakers

by Cheryl Dunson, President League of Women Voters of Connecticut   Comments (1)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - The following is a Letter to the Editor from the League of Women Voters of Connecticut President, Cheryl Dunson, thanking Connecticut lawmakers for their work on gun legislation.

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut would like to thank our local legislators, the leadership of the General Assembly and Governor Malloy for their ...

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Politics 04/11/13

Chris Murphy Makes First Senate Floor Speech On Newtown Shootings

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Politics 04/10/13

Female State Legislators Rally Behind Anti-Human Trafficking Bill

by Vanessa Inzitari   Comments (1)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. —  All 54 female legislators in the state’s General Assembly have sponsored proposed legislation that would crack down on human trafficking.

The bill, HB 5666: An Act Concerning the Forfeiture of Moneys and Property Derived from Human or Sex Trafficking, would impose stricter penalties on people who engage in human trafficking, ...

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Politics 04/08/13

Obama Stops In Connecticut To Push For Gun Control Vote

by Alissa Smith   Comments (41)

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