Connecticut Bus Strike Measure Blocked in Legislature
A proposed emergency 30 day no strike measure to stop a CT bus drivers walkout stalled in the House. Rep Richard W Sheehan routed the bill through channels delaying action while union leaders prepare a Friday strike vote in Hartford New Haven Norwich New London Stamford Meriden and Middletown. Public warning and mediation were emphasized as alternatives to a walkout.
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Hartford
Eith
Connecticut Company
Richard
W. Sheehan
Rwest
Connecticut
Rep. Sheehan
New Haven
Norwich
New London
Stamford
Meriden
Middletown
Sheehan
Rourke
Joseph M. Rourke
House
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Minor party ballot access bill seeks change in Connecticut
Hartford report says Rep Raymound C and Lyddy of Bridgeport introduced a bill at mayor Jasper McLevy urging to roll back ballot access rules. It would restore the pre 1957 standard requiring one half of one percent support and allow petition circulators to sign in towns other than their residence.
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Hartford
Raymound C
Lyddy
Hartford Bill Seeks Route 25 Planning Extension
A bill filed in the Connecticut Legislature would extend the planning period for Route 25 relocation from Bridgeport to Newtown and require completion of studies and maps with construction to start when funds are available. Lawmakers note map variants in Trumbull and urge a definite deadline. A separate measure asks for a $190 million appropriation to reconstrue and relocate Route 8 spanning multiple towns. The proposal covers connections from the Connecticut Turnpike through Stratford Shelton Ansonia to Colebrook.
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Hartford
Wilfred
LaFleur
Thompson
House
Commis
Bridgeport
Newtown
Gerard
S. . Spiegel
Rtrumbull
Highway Department
Trumbull
Louis I. Gladstone
General Assembly
Connecticut
Bridgeport-Stratford
Shelton
Derby
Ansonia
Seymour
Beacon Falls
Naugatuck
Waterbury
Thomaston
Lawmaker backs statewide program for gifted pupils
Hartford January 21 AP Rep Lucy T Hammer Republican Branford proposes a bill to create competitive exams run by the State Board of Education. Winners receive scholarships from 100 to 500 dollars annually for up to four years at any college. A separate bill seeks 150000 dollars for a pilot program with 30 regional centers to study gifted education.
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Hartford
Lucy. T. Hammer
R-Bran
State Board of Education
Gloria Schaters
Teen Driving Curbs Proposed in Hartford Bill
Hartford lawmakers Mary A. Katona and James E. Murray propose a bill to curb teen driving under 21. First violation triggers license suspension until course completion and exam. second violation carries a six month suspension.
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Hartford
Mary A. Katona
James E
Murray, Ill
Fairfield Democrats
J Today
Hartford bill would add photo to driver licenses
A bill introduced by Rep. Gérard S. Spiegel would require photographs on driver licenses to aid identification. The proposal, announced in Hartford, seeks to attach current photos to operating licenses.
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Hartford
Gérard S. Spiegel
R-Trumbull
Fire code extension bill filed in Hartford
A bill extending the state fire code to two family houses and buildings with all rooms occupied was filed today in Hartford by Rep. James E. Murray. The measure seeks to broaden safety standards for residential buildings and risks associated with crowded occupancy.
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Hartford
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