The Editor's Notepod, Mon., Jan. 23, 2012

So Democrats who want to vote in a Republican primary in Connecticut may do so, and the GOP primary is April 24, 90 days from now. But that’s presidential; voters planning interparty strategy should whether if, by changing affiliations, they could switch back for a Democratic Senatorial primary.

Interesting listing of stipends for various jobs coaching or supervising extracurricular activities in Wallingford schools. The cash is minor, but the principle is of greater concern.

Less evidence makes sense in dealing with Connecticut's forensic lab. Clearly, not every case needs forensic treatment, but we do hope that by setting limits cases which need examination will not have lab work done.