http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/ct-track-be-17th-state-sans-death-penalty <p>Connecticut is on track to become the fifth state in five years to abolish the death penalty amid what supporters say is a growing national sentiment against executing prisoners.&nbsp; WAMC&#39;s Tristan O&#39;Neill reports...<br /><br />The state Senate approved a repeal bill 20-16 early Thursday. It now goes to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers say the legislation has strong support.<br />Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy has said he will sign it into law.<br /> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:21:39 +0000 Tristan O'Neill 36278 at http://wamc.org CT On Track to be 17th State Sans Death Penalty