Richardson Electronics ( RELL), which makes electronic components, ranks first with net cash as a percentage of share price of 56%.

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State lawmakers in Connecticut first tried to pass a similar bill in 2009 -- but were ultimately blocked by then-Gov. Jodi Rell, a Republican.

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Today I was contacted by the spokesman for Governor Jodi Rell.

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