Another One Bites The Dust

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland, for months the subject of investigations into alleged corruption in his administration and facing possible legislative impeachment, will announce his resignation Monday night, two sources told The Associated Press.

The governor was planning to announce his resignation on a live television address to the state at 6 p.m., an administration source and another source familiar with the situation told the AP. The governor's plans to resign were first reported Monday morning by WTNH-TV, Channel 8.

Rowland's resignation would elevate Lt. Gov. M. Jodi Rell to governor.

Rowland, 47, a Republican easily re-elected to a third term in 2002, admitted late last year that he lied about accepting gifts and favors from friends, state contractors and state employees.

Good riddance to bad Republicans.