Laws

It’s been three years since Connecticut passed its “Clean Slate” law, which was meant to erase low-level criminal convictions for more than 100,000 residents. Repeated delays have left advocates disappointed and, in some cases, distrustful of the government.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will recognize pardons from the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said Major League Baseball is wrongfully taking advantage of an antitrust exemption that has caused a financial strain to minor league teams.

A new Connecticut law that reduces carbon emissions in an effort to improve air quality has gone into effect. Similar legislation has already been adopted in several Northeast states, including Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.

The start of October ushered in a number of new laws taking effect in Connecticut.Starting Monday, it will be a class D felony, punishable by up to five…