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Senate Democrats vote to strengthen hand of public unions
The bill is a counterweight to the Supreme Court opinion issued three years ago in Janus v. AFSCME.
The main players in the labor debate: Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, and Sen. Rob Sampson, R-Wolcott.
Senate Democrats rallied Thursday behind a bill intended to help public-sector unions maintain or grow membership in the face of an adverse decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
On a 22-13 vote, the Senate approved and sent to the House a measure sought by organized labor as a counterweight to the 5-4 opinion issued three years ago in Janus v. AFSCME.
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Hobbs raises concern zoning bill will impact New Canaan
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Earth movers are prepping for construction at Canaan Parish,186 Lakeview Ave. in New Canaan where two four-story buildings will replace the 10 affordable housing buildings. The trucks were busy Thursday, Oct. 9, 2020.Grace Duffield Hearst Connecticut Media
While agreeing that affordable housing can be an important “stepping stone” for people and a good alternative for retired people with fixed incomes, town Affordable Housing Executive Director Scott Hobbs is concerned with potential impacts of the proposed Right to Housing Act.
Hobbs recently offered his thoughts on proposals supported by Desegregate Connecticut, which many believe is hte driving force behind the proposed zoning legislation sponsored by state Sen. Saud Anwar (D-3).