Hartford – Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and Deputy Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) are applauding the state Senate’s passage of a bill that removes barriers to employment by reforming the state’s occupational license laws.   Senate Bill 191 phases out occupational licenses for jobs that don’t have educational or professional prerequisites. Currently, Connecticut has many occupational licenses workers are required to pay a fee to obtain even for certain occupations that have no educational or certification requirement. In these cases, such licenses amount to a fee on an occupation. This bill removes barriers to employment while still maintaining health and safety protections for consumers.   “Here in Connecticut, we need to create more pathways to…

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Bridgeport News: Man In His Home Hit By Bullet That Came Through His Window

2:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man minding his own business in his home was hit in the arm by a bullet that came in through his window on Priscilla Street.  He was hit in the elbow and was talking with paramedics at the scene.   Police are investigating.   If you would like to continue receiving these live reports as they are happening, please support our efforts by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: https://www.paypal.me/DoingItLocal  

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