Author Archives: Michelle Hackman

The March for Change rally in February drew a crowd that police estimated at 5,500 in front of the State Capitol in Hartford.
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UP CLOSE | Legislating in the wake of tragedy
By Michelle Hackman April 23, 2013 • 0
It remains to be seen whether Connecticut's new law will be strong enough to prevent another tragedy like Newtown.
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Conn. legislature unveils budget proposal
By Monica Disare and Michelle Hackman April 22, 2013 • 0
After passing historic gun-control legislation just over two weeks ago, the Connecticut Legislature turned its attention to the state budget on Friday.
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Post-Newtown, Senate rejects gun reform
By Michelle Hackman April 18, 2013 • 0
The U.S. Senate voted down a proposal Wednesday that would have mandated universal background checks for gun buyers.
Days after Connecticut passed landmark gun-control legislation, President Barack Obama called for national gun reform at the University of Hartford on Monday.
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Obama calls for federal gun reform
By Michelle Hackman April 9, 2013 • 0
President Barack Obama addressed a packed gymnasium at the University of Hartford on Monday evening.
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With Malloy’s signature, gun restrictions become law
By Michelle Hackman April 5, 2013 • 1
Surrounded by the families of Sandy Hook’s victims, Gov. Dannel Malloy signed one of the nation’s most comprehensive gun control packages into law at noon on Thursday.
The Connecticut House and Senate passed sweeping gun-control legislation on Monday night.
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Legislature passes gun reform bill
By Michelle Hackman April 4, 2013 • 0
The Connecticut Senate and House voted Monday night to pass one of the most sweeping gun-control packages in the nation.
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Legislature reaches gun compromise
By Michelle Hackman and Matthew Lloyd-Thomas April 2, 2013 • 0
Over three months after Newtown, state legislators announced a bipartisan compromise Monday on new gun restrictions.
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State releases details in Sandy Hook shootout
By Michelle Hackman March 29, 2013 • 0
Spurred by pressure from lawmakers, the Chief State’s Attorney’s office released new details Thursday from its ongoing investigation of the Newtown shooting.
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State looks to protect disabled from sexual assault
By Michelle Hackman March 28, 2013 • 0
New legislation currently being debated in Hartford could expand the enforceability of sexual assault charges.
Neil Heslin, whose son was killed in the Newtown shooting, testified at a legislative gun-control hearing in January.
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Lawmakers call for Newtown investigation report
By Michelle Hackman March 26, 2013 • 0
Details began to leak from the ongoing police investigation into the Sandy Hook shooting over the last few months.
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Compromise sought in state gun proposals
By Michelle Hackman March 6, 2013 • 0
The state Legislature took a major step forward on Tuesday in passing gun violence and mental health services legislation.
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CT looks to tighten Medicaid eligibility
By Michelle Hackman March 5, 2013 • 0
The federal government rejected Connecticut’s proposal to tighten its standards for Medicaid eligibility Friday.