One Paid Medical Leave Bill Squeaks Through Finance
One bill failed and one was saved when House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz promised one of his members that they would remove $20 million in bonding for start-up costs. Read more
AG Advises Lawmakers It Would Be 'Highly Imprudent' To Move Forward With East Windsor Casino
Attorney General George Jepsen dealt Connecticut’s two tribes a blow Tuesday when he said that plans to build another tribal casino in East Windsor can’t be met until the U.S. Department of Interior approves the amendment to the existing gaming agreement. Read more
Toll Trolls Crashed By Transportation Committee Chairman
State Rep. Tony Guerrera crashed the Yankee Institute's press conference opposing tolls. Read more
Connecticut's Medical Marijuana Program Continues To Grow
The state received a whopping 73 applications by last week’s April 9 deadline, according to Lora Rae Anderson, spokesperson for the DCP. Read more
Money For Crumbling Foundations Sent Elsewhere
$750,000 of the $1 million earmarked for crumbling foundation testing was diverted by the state Department of Housing. WTNH News 8 has more
State Launches Pilot Program for Self-Driving Cars
The pilot program will be run in four interested municipalities. Courant has more
Election 2018 Happenings
Himes Raised Over $1.17M In First Quarter of 2018
The Congressman continues to build his war chest, bring his cash on hand total to $2.6 million. CT Post has more
ICYMI: Noujaim Mulling SOTS Run
The former state representative is expected to decide whether he will run for secretary of state within a week. Courant has more
ICYMI: 'Whew. Mayor Bronin Is Staying Put'
A Courant editorial comments on the Hartford mayor's decision to no longer seek the governorship. Read more
TODAY
LOB ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS, & EVENTS
Session
HOUSE will gavel in at 10:30 a.m.
SENATE will gavel in at noon
Press Conferences
AIDS CT will host AIDS Awareness Day Rally at 8 a.m. on Capitol's North Grounds
CLEAN WATER ACTION CT will hold a Youth Climate Action Press Conference & Lobby Day at 10 a.m. in Room 1C
ARESIMOWICZ, RITTER will hold a media availability prior to the start of session at 10 a.m. in Room 205 of the State Capitol
Committee Meetings
INTERNSHIP COMMITTEE will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2B
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 2E Agenda
Other Events, Meetings & Activities
BIBLE STUDY FOR LEGISLATORS at 9 a.m. in Room 2600
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ADVISORY COUNCIL will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 2A
THE STOP: Racial Profiling with NatGeo; Michael Fletcher and Rep. Porter at 10 a.m. in Room 1E
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY AT THE CAPITOL kicks off at 10 a.m. in Old Judiciary
AIDS AWARENESS DAY meeting with Rep. Dillon at noon in Room 1A
AIDS AWARENESS DAY meeting with Sen. Leone at 12:30 p.m. in Room 1C
AIDS AWARENESS DAY meeting with Rep. Hennessey and Bridgeport Delegation at 12:30 p.m. in Room 1B
CANCELLED: 2017-2018 Fair Housing Working Group
Receptions
CT PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC. will host a Legislative Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the Executive Dining Room
BLACK & PUERTO RICAN CAUCUS will host a Meet & Greet with Scholarship Recipients at 4:30 p.m. in the Capitol's North Lobby
CT ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS will host a Legislative Reception at 5 p.m. in Old Judiciary
LUMBER DEALERS OF CT will host a Legislative Reception at 5 p.m. in Room 310
OFF SITE
U.S. SENS. MURPHY & MERKLEY (D-OR) will announce the introduction of the "Choose Medicare Act" at noon in the Senate Radio & Television Gallery, Room S-325, U.S. Capitol Building.
U.S. SENS. BLUMENTHAL & MORAN (R-KS) will convene a hearing titled, "Olympic Abuse: The Role of National Governing Bodies in Protecting Our Athletes" on at 2:30 p.m. in the Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Live stream
4TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Saxe Middle School, 468 South Avenue, New Canaan. More information
THE HARTFORD VOTES-HARTFORD VOTA COALITION will host a gubernatorial forum at 6 p.m. with light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. at the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford.
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FORUM - Saturday, April 21, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Trinity College's McCook Auditorium, 300 Summit St., Hartford. Seats are limited so register in advance and arrive on time. Candidates for Treasurer start at 3:45 p.m., followed by Attorney General candidates at 4:30 p.m. and Governor at 5:30 p m. More info and to register
CT MISSION OF MERCY will provide free dental care to underserved and uninsured Connecticut residents. This year CTMOM will be held at Torrington High School on April 20 and 21.Torrington High School is located at 50 Major Besse Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. Clinic doors will open at 8 a.m. on both days.
CREAM & SUGAR
 Comcast Adds Gigabit Downloads, Faster Uploads to Connecticut Customers
Comcast rolled out gigabit Internet speeds to some Connecticut customers, but data will only move that fast in one direction. Is your town one of those included in this first rollout of the new service? Read more from Lon Seidman
Co-Chair of Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth Meets with The Day Editorial Board
Robert Patricelli discussed the commission's continuing efforts to push for legislative action on their recommendations. The Day has more
'12 Years, No Group Home Raises? Too Long'
Hearst Connecticut's Dan Haar comments. CT Post has more
'Plastic Shopping Bags: We Can Live Without Them'
The Day editorial weighs in on the plastic bag debate. Read more
GOVERNOR'S DAY
The governor did not release a public schedule in advance.
LT. GOVERNOR'S DAY
At 11 a.m., Lt. Gov. Wyman will speak at the annual AIDS Awareness Day at the Capitol on the Capitol's North Steps.
CONDOLENCES
We add our condolences to the millions mourning the passing of Barbara Bush.
SHOUT OUTS
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AARP - CT ASSOCIATE STATE DIRECTOR - Responsible for a detailed knowledge of activities within the state legislative and executive branch which impact AARP priorities. More information
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