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    Weighing In On Paying Athletes

    October 18, 2019

    I wanted to share some thoughts and get your feedback on California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill in September that beginning in 2023, will allow college athletes to get paid for their name, image or likeness through endorsement deals, sponsorships, autograph signings and other income opportunities.

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    Talks Planned On Debt-Free College Tuition

    October 2, 2019

    I've been working on the creation of a debt-free community college program in Connecticut for years. This year, we finally made critical progress. My Higher Education Committee co-chair, Senator Will Haskell, and I will be traveling to community colleges across the state this fall to discuss the new program.

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    A Push for Later School Start Times

    October 2, 2019

    Most of us agree that proper sleep is essential to the overall daytime alertness and growth of young people. Clinical experts from across the state presented their findings and urged state lawmakers and education officials to consider a statewide move to later school start times during a forum early Tuesday morning.

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