Knox Parks and Prudential partner to beautify Wexford Park in Hartford, Connecticut

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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/knox-parks-prudential-partner-beautify-191000629.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 12:10:00 -0700

Conn. unveils 2-year, $27m tourism campaign

HARTFORD — Connecticut is using a new marketing strategy to boost tourism that draws attention to the state’s role in the Revolutionary War. Governor Dannel P. Malloy unveiled on Monday a ‘‘Still Revolutionary’’ Connecticut brand, part of a two-year, $27 million state marketing initiative. The ads will run on TV to take advantage of ‘‘sweeps week’’ when programs reach for top ratings and on ...
http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/05/14/conn-unveils-year-tourism-campaign/UZffHR10tNdyc6DBV4qkFJ/story.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 17:41:56 -0700

Connecticut Senate passes medical marijuana bill

HARTFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - The Connecticut Senate passed a bill on Saturday legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes with tight restrictions aimed at avoiding problems that have plagued some of the 16 other states where pot is now legal. After nearly 10 hours of debate, the Senate voted 21-13 in favor of the measure, which already cleared the House. Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy ...
http://news.yahoo.com/connecticut-senate-passes-medical-marijuana-bill-151627930.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 08:16:27 -0700

Distracted Driving Blamed in Death of Connecticut Jogger

For advocates wanting the outright ban of cellphone use while driving, a tragic story out of Hartford, Connecticut is unfortunate ammo for the cause. According to the AP, 44-year-old Kenneth Dorsey was killed in March after his was struck while …
http://www.webpronews.com/distracted-driving-blamed-in-death-of-connecticut-jogger-2012-05

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 14:44:27 -0700

Conn. officials outline spending of mortgage money

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Attorney General George Jepsen say Connecticut's share of a $25 billion mortgage settlement will be spent to improve and expand programs helping distressed homeowners in the state.
http://news.yahoo.com/conn-officials-outline-spending-mortgage-money-185144024--finance.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 11:51:44 -0700

Medical Marijuana Bill On Track To Become Law Oct. 1

Senate Provides Final Legislative Approval, 21-13, In Middle Of Night HARTFORD — Connecticut is poised to become the 17 t h state to permit the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes following a 21-13 vote in the Senate early Saturday after nearly 10 hours of often-passionate debate.
http://hartfordcourant.feedsportal.com/c/34278/f/623723/s/1f0a5c11/l/0L0Scourant0N0Chealth0Cconnecticut0Chc0Eday20Emedical0Emarijuana0E0A50A60E20A120A50A50H0A0H39388440Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 18:16:25 -0700

Conn. breaks ground on $567M bus-only project

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy joined other officials in breaking ground Tuesday on a $567 million bus-only corridor from Hartford to New Britain, saying the project promises to bring more jobs, economic development and cleaner transportation.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2012/05/22/conn_to_break_ground_on_567m_bus_only_project

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 01:45:32 -0700

Sunday alcohol sales law takes effect in Conn.

HARTFORD - Connecticut consumers are now able to purchase alcohol on Sundays.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120520/NEWS/120529986/1052/rss01&source=rss

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 01:33:52 -0700

Governor Wants Improved Relations With Boston College

HARTFORD — Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says it is time for the University of Connecticut and Boston College to put hard feelings behind them and work to re-establish an important New England rivalry on the football field and basketball court.
http://hartfordcourant.feedsportal.com/c/34278/f/623727/s/1f3caf0c/l/0L0Scourant0N0Csports0Chc0Eap0Euconn0Eboston0Ecollege0E20A120A510A0H0A0H49762650Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 12:46:33 -0700

Malloy, Jepsen outline spending of mortgage money

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Attorney General George Jepsen say Connecticut's share of a $25 billion mortgage settlement will be spent to improve and expand programs helping distressed homeowners in the state.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2012/05/21/malloy_jepsen_outline_spending_of_mortgage_money

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:16:15 -0700