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John Ferraro

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As seen in: MDPI, Hartford Courant, Kansas City Star, Connecticut Post, Hartford Business Journal, Journal of Accountancy, CT News Junkie, Clinical Leader, Life Science Leader
Managing editor/Hartford and New Haven counties @hearstcmg. Formerly @LeeEntNews @hartfordcourant.
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House OKs Bill To Block Some Residents’ Medical Debt From Credit Agencies

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By John Ferraro
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HARTFORD, CT – The House Thursday passed a bill to prohibit healthcare providers from reporting some patients’ medical debt to credit agencies after debate over whether elective procedures should be covered. Democrats argued that many so-called “elective” procedures are necessary and should be covered while Republicans used examples such as cosmetic surgery and hair plugs in a failed attempt to amend the bill and limit what would be included.
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Senate OKs Easier Way To Convert Commercial Space To Residential After Long Debate

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By John Ferraro
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HARTFORD, CT – The Senate Wednesday approved a bill to make it easier for developers to convert commercial buildings into residential units amid prolonged debate over whether the proposal is a critical step toward providing more housing or whether it’s a misguided initiative that will strip control of local development from municipalities. At one point, the typical question and answer exchange between a bill proponent and a colleague stretched for just more than 3½ hours as Rep.
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House Approves Bill To Regulate Sale  Of Cannabis Products | CT News Junkie

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By John Ferraro
| CT News Junkie Verified
HARTFORD, CT – The House late Tuesday approved a sweeping bill that will restrict sale of hemp products, including beverages containing the main psychoactive ingredient of the cannabis plant House Bill 5150 passed 130-16 with five lawmakers not voting or absent and will head to the Senate. Possession of marijuana for recreational use has been legal since 2021.
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