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Trump pardons ‘humbled’ John G. Rowland, former CT governor
Rowland, the thrice-elected and twice-convicted former governor of Connecticut, said he was “humbled and appreciative” Wednesday after learning he was the recipient of a pardon from President Donald J. Trump
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This week at the Capitol: May 19-23, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
CT bill limiting elections watchdog independence gets full passage
The bill would allow the CT legislature to approve the appointment of the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s executive director.
Lawmakers back off plan to regulate movie start times, for now
An infamous CT bill that would have required movie theaters to publish more accurate start times now calls only for a study of the issue.
Expansion of CT Trust Act passes House on largely party-line vote
The bill would ensure municipalities abide by the law, closing what advocates saw as weakness in a law intended to protect immigrants.
At Coast Guard graduation, Kristi Noem talks as protesters gather
Coast Guard Academy commencement speaker Kristi Noem spoke about Trump’s vision for the military branch as protesters filled a nearby park.
CT Senate moves to curb independence of elections watchdog
Under the bill, legislators whose campaign finances are overseen by the SEEC would approve the appointment of its executive director.
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