Topic: M. Jodi Rell

Connecticut lawmakers override governor's vetoes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Connecticut's Democratic-led legislature on Monday said it over-rode seven out of 20 vetoes by Republican Governor Jodi Rell on bills that she says are too costly.Connecticut is one of a few states still struggling to enact a budget ...

Status of state budgets

A look at some of the issues facing state budgetsSome developments in states facing budget problems: The day before, Rell signed an executive order to keep the government running without a budget in place.ILLINOIS Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday vetoed a bare-bones ...
Conn. gov signs bill pushed by Dems after Blagojevich scandal, can't fill US Senate vacanciesRepublican Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced Friday she has signed a bill pushed by Democrats after the Rod Blagojevich scandal that strips her of the power to fill ...