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| Connecticut Facts |
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To register to vote in Connecticut you must: be a U.S. citizen, be a resident of a Connecticut Town, be at least 18 years old on or before the next election and not be convicted of a felony. |
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Hartford, CT was world famous as an insurance center. Its insurance business began in 1794, and the area was once home to the headquarters of more than 35 insurance companies. Mergers and downsizing during the late 20th century, however, greatly lessened the insurance industry's importance. |
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The first automobile law was passed by the state of Connecticut in 1901. The speed limit was set at 12 miles per hour. |
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