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Got Jokes?
Find out which politicians were able to get laughs this afternoon at the Crocodile Club’s 131st dinner, where politicians are expected to set aside their political differences to celebrate the 1875 land deal that helped change the town line between Bristol and Southington. With the election cycle in full swing everyone running for office is expected to attend and offer few jokes after the lamb and corn dinner. Check back later for our report and video.
Dream Comes True In Charlotte
A state trooper has filed a complaint with the Board of Labor Relations accusing the Connecticut State Police Union of denying him the right to know how union dues are spent. Hugh McQuaid reports.
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GOP Needs A Divorce From Far Right 
Watching the GOP Convention, it was even harder than usual to get my kids to believe that I was registered Republican for the first 18 years of my voting life. I find it hard to believe myself. Read more from contributing columnist Sarah Darer Littman.
 Blame It On Malloy
Can Mitt Romney win Connecticut’s seven electoral votes? Will wrestling magnate Linda McMahon edge out Democrat Chris Murphy for a seat in the Senate? Can Andrew Roraback return the state’s 5th Congressional District to Republican hands? Yes, yes, and yes. Read more from contributing columnist Terry Cowgill
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Is A Republican Tide Rolling In?
Where We Live | Conventional Wisdom?
Face the State With Dennis House
Colin Took The Week Off
Republican Party Chairman Jerry Labriola discusses Mitt Romney’s chances in Connecticut. Also, Dr. Ghassan El-Eid outlines the foreign policy challenges in Syria and Iran. Watch the show here. The Real Story is taped Thursdays and airs Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday at 6:30 a.m.
John Dankosky wonders if the big political conventions actually change people’s minds. He talks to a number of people on both sides of the political aisle about whether these events are too staged or if they really do help voters decide. Visit the show or Listen Now. Where We Live airs daily on WNPR at 9 a.m. and is rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Dennis House invites a diverse group of women in to talk about why women are important in this election cycle. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Sen. Toni Boucher, Susan Campbell of Hot Dogma!, Sonya Dean, and former political reporter Shelly Sindland join House for a roundtable on issues. Read House’s blog here but be sure to watch the show on WFSB-3. Face the State is taped Thursdays and airs Sundays at 11 a.m.
If you missed it last week, Colin McEnroe talked about the last few days of the Republican National Convention and Clint Eastwood’s performance. Visit the show or Listen Now . The Colin McEnroe Show airs daily on WNPR at 1 p.m.
The Real Story With Laurie Perez & Al Terzi
STORY OF THE WEEK: WHAT YOU READ THE MOST
She wasn’t part of the panel, but that didn’t stop Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s wife, Cathy, from standing up saying what she really thought about the news media during a panel discussion in Charlotte on Wednesday. Christine Stuart reports.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
NEXT WEEK IN POLITICS
No Meetings Scheduled
9:30 a.m. Council on Medical Assistance Program Oversight: Women’s Health Committee Meeting LOB Room 1A 1 p.m. Existing Alcoholic Liquor Permit Restrictions Subcommittee Meeting – CANCELLED LOB Room 1B
1 p.m. Connecticut State Library: Commission for Educational Technology Meeting LOB Room 1C
1 p.m. Commission on Aging: Long Term Care Advisory Council Meeting LOB Room 2A
6 p.m. Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission: Commission Meeting LOB Room 2600
8:45 a.m. CT State Department of Education/CT Technical High School System: Student Congress Meeting LOB Room 2B
9 a.m. CT Health Insurance Exchange: Small Employer Health Options Program Exchange Advisory Committee Meeting LOB Room 1E
10 a.m. Office of Policy & Management: Regular Meeting of the Long-Term Care Planning Committee LOB Room 1A
10 a.m. Commission on Children: Children’s Report Card Panel & Meeting LOB Room 2E
11:30 a.m. Secretary of the State: CT Civic Health Advisory Group Meeting LOB Room 1B
11:30 a.m. NAWIC Entrepreneurial Ctr. (UHart): Executive Leadership & Business Development Academy CAP Old Judiciary Room 7:30 a.m. Auditors of Public Accounts: Training LOB Room 2B 10 a.m. Council on Medical Assistance Program Oversight: Care Management Committee LOB Room 2A
10 a.m. Rep. Albis: Shoreline Preservation Task Force Meeting LOB Room 1E
11 a.m. Sen. Slossberg & Rep. Morin: Press Conference Re: Campaign Financing LOB Room 1C
11 a.m. Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee Meeting LOB Room 2E
11 a.m. Competitive Alcoholic Liquor Pricing Task Force Meeting LOB Room 1B
2 p.m. CHRO: Monthly Commission Meeting LOB Room 1A 5:30 p.m. Latino & Puerto Rican Affairs Commission: Special Projects Committee Meeting LOB Room 2600
7:30 a.m. Auditors of Public Accounts: Training LOB Room 1C 9 a.m. Lt. Governor’s Office: Health Care Cabinet Meeting LOB Room 1D
9 a.m. CT Health Insurance Exchange: Brokers, Agents & Navigators Exchange Advisory Committee Meeting LOB Room 1E 10:30 a.m. Commission on Aging: Aging in Place Task Force Meeting LOB Room 2A
1 p.m. DPH: SW Area Health Education Consortium & Statewide Governmental & Non-governmental Partners LOB Room 2B
8 a.m. CT Society for Human Resources Mgmt. & Human Resources Assoc. of Central CT LOB Room 2A Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9
10 a.m. Statewide Suicide Advisory Board: Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaign & Press Conference CAP Old Judiciary Room
10 a.m. Quantity and Volume Discounts Subcommittee Meeting – CANCELLED LOB Room 1B
6:30 p.m. LPRAC: Toastmasters Club LOB Room 1A
9 a.m. CT Health Insurance Exchange: Consumer Experience & Outreach Exchange Advisory Committee Meeting LOB Room 1D
10 a.m. CT State Building & Construction Trades Council Convention CAP Old Judiciary Room
2 p.m. Rep. Phil Miller: GMO Task Force LOB Room 1C
2:30 p.m. OPM: Higher Education Coordinating Council Meeting LOB Room 1D
9 a.m. CANCELLED: Lt. Governor’s Office: Health Technology Work Group Meeting LOB Room 1B
9:30 a.m. Council on Medical Assistance Program Oversight: Quality Improvement Committee LOB Room 3803
9:30 a.m. Council on Medical Assistance Program Oversight Meeting LOB Room 1E
