General Assembly Democrats Call For Minimum Wage Hikes, College Tuition Cut

(CBS Connecticut) — Ahead of tomorrow’s General Assembly session, Democratic lawmakers from both the house and the senate laid out their policy agenda.
Democratic legislators want to waive tuition, fees and room and board for students who are approaching graduation in community colleges and state universities.
Higher Education Committee Co-chair Beth Bye says free college completion would help students cross the finish line.
“To help students get degrees that will help them ear