Restaurant Bill

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont applauded the passage of legislation his administration negotiated that strikes a proper balance in the ongoing issue of wages owed by restaurants to their employees. The legislation was approved by the legislature today during a special session of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.   “This legislation is the result of collaborative discussions between our administration, lawmakers, and representatives of both sides, and it strikes the appropriate balance to protect the wages fairly earned by restaurant workers while providing relief to restaurant owners who may have complied with unclear or conflicting guidance from the prior administration’s Department of Labor,” Governor Lamont said. “Importantly, it should be noted that the legislation enacted today avoids the…

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Felon With A Firearm

#Norwalk CT-- On December 27, 2019, at 6:43pm members of the Strategic Narcotics Enforcement Team observed an Infinity sedan travelling on Chestnut Street. The operator of the vehicle, who was later identified as Kimani Williams, was driving erratically. Officers stopped Williams on South Main Street and immediately noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officer observed loose marijuana and a marijuana grinder in the front seat area of the vehicle. When officers searched the car, they found a loaded .357 handgun, which had been stolen out of Virginia. Officers also discovered additional marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Williams, who is a convicted felon, was arrested and charged. Arrested: Kimani Williams, date of birth 02-17-91 of…

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Murphy Wants To Battle Russian Influence

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday applauded the inclusion of his measure, the European Energy Security and Diversification Act, in the government spending bills to be voted on this week. This legislation, for the first time, allows the United States to help finance strategic energy projects in Europe and Eurasia. This is a substantial new tool for the United States to combat malign Russian influence and create economic opportunities at home and abroad. The bill was introduced by Murphy, along with U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Europe Subcommittee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), ranking member of the Europe Subcommittee, Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.). “Putin…

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