Watch for crowds of people opposed to vaccines at the state capitol today for a public hearing on a bill that would require students claiming religious objections to get the shots. Some of the parents fearful of vaccines are threatening to pull their kids out of school or leave the state. Also, how do quasi public agencies work? Some say one quasi public ran aground while preparing for a major upgrade to state pier in New London. Plus, lawmakers might be close to a vote on truck tolls. Maybe.
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<li>David Collins -&nbsp;Columnist at The Day (<a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCollinsct">@DavidCollinsct</a>)</li>
<li>Mark Pazniokas -&nbsp;Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (<a href="https://twitter.com/CTMirrorPaz">@ctmirrorpaz</a>)</li>
<li>Jonathan Wharton -&nbsp;Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Connecticut State University (<a href="https://twitter.com/PreppyProf">@PreppyProf</a>)</li>
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