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Tag: John Kissel

Posted inCriminal Justice

Bill Limiting Solitary Confinement Advances

by Christine Stuart April 27, 2022, 6:37 pmApril 27, 2022, 7:02 pm

The Senate passed legislation Wednesday that limits the use of solitary confinement in the state’s prisons and provides more oversight for the Department of Correction.  The bill passed 29 to 6.  A similar bill suffered a bruising defeat last year when Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed it. This year things are different. Department of Correction Commissioner […]

Posted inConsumer Protection

Senate Advances Data Privacy

by Hugh McQuaid April 20, 2022, 6:40 pmApril 20, 2022, 6:40 pm
Posted inPublic Health

Aid-in-Dying Bill Fails in Judiciary Committee

by Hugh McQuaid April 11, 2022, 3:52 pmApril 11, 2022, 4:40 pm
Sen. Gary Winfield sits in the replica of a solitary confinement cell
Posted inCriminal Justice

Lawmakers Move To Limit Solitary Confinement (Again)

by Lisa Backus April 1, 2022, 5:00 amApril 1, 2022, 5:15 pm
Posted inIncarceration

Committee Advances Bill Eliminating Financial Stress From Former Inmates

by Lisa Backus March 31, 2022, 11:30 amMarch 31, 2022, 10:40 am
Posted inEducation

High School Students Compete For A Chance To Spend Federal Funds

by Hugh McQuaid November 10, 2021, 3:10 pmNovember 10, 2021, 3:10 pm
Posted inGaming

Sports Betting, Online Gambling Regs Approved By Committee

by Hugh McQuaid August 31, 2021, 2:59 pmAugust 31, 2021, 2:59 pm
Posted inCriminal Justice

Legislators to Discuss Youth Car Thefts

by Hugh McQuaid July 7, 2021, 5:00 amJuly 6, 2021, 10:29 pm
Posted inState Budget

Towns With Native American Mascots Set to Lose Funding Under Budget Bill

by Hugh McQuaid June 15, 2021, 2:15 pmJune 15, 2021, 3:53 pm
Posted inCriminal Justice

Cannabis Legalization Passes Senate, House Races Toward Finish

by Hugh McQuaid June 8, 2021, 1:56 amJune 8, 2021, 9:39 am

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