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The Hartford Line is a commuter rail service between New Haven,Connecticut,and Springfield,Massachusetts,using the Amtrak-owned New Haven–Springfield Line. The project is a joint venture between the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts,with support from the federal government as well. CT Rail-branded trains provide service along the corridor,and riders can use Hartford Line tickets to travel on board most Amtrak trains along the corridor at the same prices. The service launched on June 16,2018.
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Jahana Hayes is an American educator and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district since 2019. The district,once represented by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy,comprises much of the state's northwestern portion,including New Britain,Danbury,and Waterbury. A member of the Democratic Party,Hayes is the first Black woman and Black Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress.
Miguel Angel Cardona is an American educator and is currently serving as the twelfth United States secretary of education under President Joe Biden since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party,he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 64–33 on March 1,2021. Cardona previously served as commissioner of the Connecticut State Department of Education from 2019 to 2021.
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Minor league baseball teams were based in Meriden,Connecticut in various seasons between 1884 and 1913. Meriden teams played as members of the Connecticut State League (1884–1885),Southern New England League (1885),Eastern League (1886),Connecticut State League,Connecticut League (1903),Connecticut State League,Connecticut Association (1910) and Eastern Association (1913).
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- ↑ Matthew Zabierek (2018-11-06). "Meriden Democrats keep hold on state House seats". Myrecordjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
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