March 8, 2023

Connecticut leaders pushing for legislation that would help prevent domestic abusers from purchasing firearms

Connecticut leaders pushing for legislation that would help prevent domestic abusers from purchasing firearms

Connecticut leaders are pushing for legislation they claim will help prevent domestic abusers from purchasing firearms. “Domestic violence and access to guns is a lethal combination,” Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said. It’s a combination that leaders want to put an end to. Bysiewicz said a domestic violence abuser is five times more likely to kill …

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A recent court case could clear the way for change, and a bill is under consideration

A recent court case could clear the way for change, and a bill is under consideration

A bill before the Connecticut General Assembly, along with a recent Appellate Court decision, may change the requirement for towns to publish legal notices in newspapers. Connecticut state law mandates that government agencies publish notifications of certain policy changes and meetings in a local newspaper with “substantial” circulation in the town. However, a recent lawsuit …

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City Mayors' Support for CT Gun Bill Meets Opposition

City Mayors’ Support for CT Gun Bill Meets Opposition

A bill supported by city mayors in Connecticut, aimed at tightening gun control measures, is facing opposition from lawmakers and gun rights advocates. The proposed legislation seeks to expand background checks, restrict high-capacity magazines, and prohibit the possession of guns by individuals convicted of domestic violence or hate crimes. While the mayors of several cities …

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