Westport News: Assault 3 rd Degree- Disorderly Conduct

#Westport CT--At approximately 10:33 pm on Saturday, July 25, 2020, officers responded to a Westport residence on a report of a disturbance between two individuals. Officers spoke with both of the involved parties, one of whom alleged that during the course of what had begun as a verbal argument she had been physically assaulted by Jason Guu. She sustained minor injuries as a result. In speaking with Guu, he agreed that there had been a verbal argument, but denied that there had been a physical assault. Based on the investigation, Guu was taken into custody. He was charged with 53a-61 Assault 3 rd Degree and 53a-182(a)(1) Disorderly Conduct. He was released on a written promise to appear. He is scheduled…

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Capping the Cost of Insulin

Since the 1990s, the price of insulin has increased by over 1,000 percent, rising from $20 per vial to $248 per vial. For the six million Americans who rely on insulin, the price increases often have life or death consequences. One recent study found that 1 in 4 American patients ration their insulin due to cost, and this has resulted in tragic, avoidable and inexcusable deaths. HB 6003, "An Act Concerning Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans," would cap a person's out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $25 per month, cap noninsulin drugs like glucagon at $25 per month, and cap diabetic equipment and supplies (such as blood glucose test strips, glucometers, lancets, and syringes) at $100 per month.   This press release…

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Access to Absentee Ballots

Currently, Connecticut law only allows citizens to obtain an absentee ballot under very specific circumstances, such as a voter being on active duty or having an illness or disability that prevents them from voting in person. Since public health officials have warned that COVID-19 is likely to spread through crowded, indoor public gatherings, many voters who would not normally qualify for an absentee ballot are concerned about voting in person on Election Day. HB 6002, "An Act Concerning Absentee Voting and Reporting of Results at the 2020 State Election and Election Day Registration," would amend Connecticut law only for the 2020 Election to allow for absentee voting due to "the sickness of COVID-19," ensuring that no one is forced to…

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Trumbull News: Pedestrian Hit

2020-07-26@9:03pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a 36-year-old male hit by a car in the 5300 block of Main Street.  Initial reports say he has an arm injury.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]

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