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• Position: STATELINE - Penalties for assaulting sports officials - Brief article

Connecticut lawmakers are looking at new penalties for assaulting sports officials. The legislation also covers coaches and certified teachers. "Regrettably, we have seen too many instances of sports officials being assaulted on the sidelines and playing field, often by parents," says Governor M. Jodi Rell. "And, hopefully, this bill will provide new deterrence against...