Op-Ed
Op-Ed: A National Mesothelioma Registry Could Combat Misdiagnosis and Improve Health Outcomes of New Britain Veterans
By Jonathan Sharp Veterans in Connecticut—particularly in New Britain—face a public health crisis that has been overlooked for far too long. Asbestos exposure, which many endured while serving at contaminated military bases, has left them vulnerable to mesothelioma, a devastating and often misdiagnosed cancer. Making this more tragic is that several veterans discover their condition […]
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A Case for Direct Citizen-Initiated Ballot Measures in Connecticut.
By Cody DallaValle of Torrington Unsolicited Op-Ed There are only two ways to change the constitution of our great state, they are outlined in Articles 12 & 13. The first method is called a legislatively referred amendment which requires both chambers of the legislature to vote on and pass the amendment twice, with more than […]