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Connecticut Leaders Clash Over Bear Encounter Solutions

5/28/2025

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Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter is sounding the alarm over the state's failure to curb bear encounters in suburban neighborhoods. He advocates for bear-proof trash bins and urges learning from Western states, stressing that hunting alone won't tackle the issue. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora questions the feasibility and expense of implementing these solutions.

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Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter is sounding the alarm over the state's failure to curb bear encounters in suburban neighborhoods. He advocates for bear-proof trash bins and urges learning from Western states, stressing that hunting alone won't tackle the issue. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora questions the feasibility and expense of implementing these solutions.