The Wheelhouse

Watch for crowds of people opposed to vaccines at the state capitol today for a public hearing on a bill that would require students claiming religious objections to get the shots. Some of the parents fearful of vaccines are threatening to pull their kids out of school or leave the state. Also, how do quasi public agencies work? Some say one quasi public ran aground while preparing for a major upgrade to state pier in New London. Plus, lawmakers might be close to a vote on truck tolls. Maybe.

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• Mark Pazniokas - Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@ctmirrorpaz)
• Jonathan Wharton - Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Connecticut State University (@PreppyProf)

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On The Wheelhouse this week, we run the odds on a gambling expansion bill and take a closer look at the state budget. We examine Connecticut's efforts to influence the New Hampshire Primaries.  And should the state go forward with about 100-million dollars in XL Center renovations in Hartford? 

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On this week's Wheelhouse: President Donald Trump's impeachment trial is scheduled to end with a final vote the day after his state of the union address. Has impeachment altered the presidential race? A new general assembly session also begins today. What will lawmakers be up to? Plus, we look at issues confronting Connecticut’s new chief states attorney.

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Are Lawmakers and the governor nearing the end of their long dance on tolls? The latest transportation bill gets a public hearing Friday. A vote could happen early next week.  We preview some of the issues facing the General Assembly in next week’s regular legislative session. Also, will a draft of John Bolton’s book alter the impeachment trial?

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A Connecticut view of impeachment, one state lawmaker suggests giving a raise to legislators, and the speaker of the state house is open to a General Assembly debate over Native American school mascots. 

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