Tag: Elections

Republican Budget Ends Clean Elections Program in CT

Election advocates warn of return to “Corrupticut” –By Ken Dixon – CTPOST– Tuesday, September 19, 2017 HARTFORD  — Election and consumer watchdogs on Tuesday blasted the pending Republican budget, and support Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’ promised veto of a provision that would drastically…

Automatic Voter Registration – Expanding Democracy

Massachusetts lawmakers weigh automatic voter registration By: STEVE LeBLANC: AP, June 10, 2017 A digital voter registration drive outside at Boston City Hall. —Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts residents could have their voter registration information automatically updated whenever they renew their…

Dem Candidates Offer Interesting Ideas

Would-be Democratic governors speak of taxes, red lines, ‘fiscal mess’ KYLE CONSTABLE | CT MIRROR There is little consensus in the General Assembly on how to craft the next two-year state budget even through the legislature adjourned its regular session…

Defending Publicly Funded Elections

Democratic Lawmakers Defend Citizens Election Program by Christine Stuart | May 9, 2017 1:31pm CHRISTINE STUART / CTNEWSJUNKIE Sen. Gary Winfield, D-New Haven, was elected under the system in its maiden year. HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut’s current budget crisis should…