The “cost differential is staggering.” Sen. Hwang addresses eBook disparities

‘Tens of thousands down the drain’: CT officials aim for first-in-the-nation action to address eBook costs Hartford Courant Connecticut libraries spend millions of taxpayer dollars a year leasing audio and eBooks for digital collections. But unlike the physical books that stay on the shelves, most digital titles, librarians say, will disappear after two years. They want that changed. […]

(Listen) $$ available to heighten security at CT houses of worship.

More and more places of worship are at risk of attacks. Connecticut has released $5 million to help facilities heighten security measures. Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Bonding Subcommittee of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, explained to WICC’s Melissa in the Morning how the money can help and who can benefit from […]

Sen. Hwang shares message about dangers of impaired driving: “Preventable tragedies.”

For Immediate Release Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Transportation Committee, joined state transportation officials on Dec. 15 in sharing the message about the dangers of impaired driving. Motorists will see increased law enforcement presence on Connecticut roadways from now until Jan. 1 to take impaired drivers off the roads. “We want to prevent tragedies,” Sen. Hwang stated, underscoring the […]