Secretary of State says safeguards for computer voting are strictest in nation
Greenwich Time - January 26, 2008
By Neil Vigdor
Staff Writer
January 26, 2008
Connecticut, which uses the same voting machines blamed for discrepancies in the New Hampshire presidential primaries, has a number of added safeguards to prevent similar problems on Super Tuesday, state election officials said.
"We have many checks in place to ensure the integrity and security of the election process," Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said in an interview.
Connecticut: Coalition Says Changes Needed in Election Audits
VoteTrustUSA - January 22, 2008
By Connecticut Citizen Election Audit Coalition
January 22, 2008
Four good government groups have proposed 18 recommendations to improve the state’s post-election audit process to assure the integrity of the vote in Connecticut.
Hartford Courant: Lessons Just Don't Sink In
Hartford Courant - December 2, 2007
Bill Curry
December 2, 2007
Four years ago today, John Rowland told us he wasn't the sort of guy to take illicit gifts. A week later he said that wasn't exactly true. A month later he went on TV to admit he'd lied. He swore he did nothing for his benefactors — a monumental whopper made worse for being offered up in the midst of a supposed confession.
Connecticut tops list of states in government transparency
Newsday - November 15, 2007
HARTFORD, Conn. - A new report says it's easier for the public to learn about state contracts, economic development subsidies and lobbying activities in Connecticut than any other state in the country.
The Washington, D.C.-based Good Jobs First organization released its study of the quality and quantity of state government disclosure on the Internet. The Nutmeg State ranks Number 1.
Democracy, Corpocracy, Kleptocracy
CORPORATE CRIME REPORTER
Democracy, Corpocracy, Kleptocracy
21 Corporate Crime Reporter 44, November 7, 2007
Democracy – government by the people.
Corpocracy – government by the corporation.
Kleptocracy – government by the corporate criminals.
Now there’s a three step program Wall Street can relate to.
Mayor Eddie Has Lost His Way - And Activists' Faith
TOM SWAN
August 27, 2007 in the Hartford Courant
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group, like many others, was full of hope when longtime community activist Eddie Perez was first elected mayor of Hartford. His election provided promise for all of us who have worked to strengthen our democracy and toiled to transform Hartford into a capital city that will make Connecticut proud.
Investigation of DeLuca Begins
August 30, 2007 - Litchfield County Times
Senate weighs options in dealing with guilty member
Stamford Advocate - July 24, 2007
By Brian Lockhart
Staff Writer
New state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, and state Senate President Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn, are struggling with the difficult issue of investigating a colleague's possible mob ties.
And while Williams said they are forming a bipartisan committee, McKinney is reluctant to discuss the process.
WTNH 8: CCAG Calls on State Senate to Investigate Lou DeLuca
Senate urged to investigate DeLuca
Copyright © 2007 Republican-American
HARTFORD A statewide advocacy group is urging the state Senate to conduct a bipartisan investigation of former Senate Minority Leader Louis C. DeLuca.
The Connecticut Citizen Action Group says DeLuca's admissions to conspiring with a reputed mobster and offering to use his position to help the suspected racketeer cast a cloud over the legislature.
