All 55 of Connecticut's women legislators--from both sides of the aisle and both chambers--joined forces (along with three men) to co-sponsor legislation to stiffen penalties for crimes involving human and sex trafficking.

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ALL 55 OF CONNECTICUT'S WOMEN LEGISLATORS--FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE AND BOTH CHAMBERS--joined forces (along with three men) to co-sponsor legislation to stiffen penalties for crimes involving human and sex trafficking. The law authorizes the forfeiture of money and property used, obtained or derived from trafficking, sending "a clear message that Connecticut is not a place to bring this kind of activity,"...