What’s This? Actual Legislation on the First Day of a Session?

 There’s a bill in the hopper, for action today, to expand COBRA benefits and contribute more cash to distressed municipalities including Bridgeport, New Haven and Torrington. The Legislature will also increase funding for eight other towns and cities including Hartford, Newtown and Watertown. All of this would occur in the fiscal year that starts July 1. The governor’s office doesn’t feel that the COBRA piece isn’t necessary and is more “feel good” than meaningful legislation for the Ds because the state Insurance Department has been moving ahead with similar plans to continue health benefits for people changing, or losing, jobs.