Following New York's Lead

Rep. Richard F. Roy (D-Milford) has submitted, for the seventh year in a row, a bill that would prohibit cell phone use while driving a car. In the past Sen. Billy Ciotto (D-Wethersfield) has successfully blocked the bill from becoming law. Rep. Roy is hoping that his increased seniority, and close ties to the leadership, will overcome the Ciotto roadblock this year. Story here.