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Family Policy In The State Legislature: The Connecticut Agenda

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In 1987 the Connecticut General Assembly made the first attempt in the nation's history to pass a comprehensive family policy. A total of 16 of 26 proposed bills were approved at a total cost of nearly $35 million. Included in the package was aparental and medical leave bill for state employees, a pilot program for displaced homemakers, and a bill to improve access to child day care. This study emphasizes the importance of strong party leadership, the need for comprehensive proposals that appeal to a variety of constituencies, and the importance of the right political and economic timing in enacting family‐oriented legislation.

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  • Steven K. Wisensale, 1989. "Family Policy In The State Legislature: The Connecticut Agenda," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 8(3), pages 622-637, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:8:y:1989:i:3:p:622-637
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.1989.tb00984.x
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