Month: April 2014

 

The Town of Fairfield, through its Office of Community and Economic Development, is again

soliciting program proposals from municipal agencies and community non-profit organizations for

funding consideration under the State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program.

This program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying

community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies. The types of community

programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit program include, but are not necessarily limited

to: energy conservation; employment and training; child care services; neighborhood assistance;

substance abuse; open space acquisition; crime prevention programs and affordable housing

development. The minimum contribution on which a tax credit may be granted is $250, and the

maximum contribution that any non-profit or municipal entity can receive under this program is

$150,000.

For further information about the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program or to receive an

application packet, please contact the Office of Community and Economic Development at (203)

256-3120 or go to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) website at www.ct.gov/

drs. Businesses wishing to take advantage of this program in order to reduce their State tax liability

may also contact the Office of Community and Economic Development for further information. All

applications must be received by close of business on April 28, 2014 in order to be considered.

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at the Governor’s Pre-K to 3^rd Grade Policy Symposium in Hartford, which is co-hosted by the Office of Governor Malloy and the Office of Early Childhood.  The Governor’s Senate Bill 25 would put into statute the Office of Early Childhood established by Executive Order last year.

 

Later, Governor Malloy will make welcoming remarks at the YWCA Hartford Region’s “In the Company of Women” luncheon in Hartford, which benefits the organization and its mission to eliminate racism and empower women.

 

 

WHO: Governor Malloy

WHAT: Governor Malloy speaks at Pre-K to 3^rd Grade Policy Symposium

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; Event begins at 8:45 a.m., Governor Malloy to speak at 12:10 p.m.

WHERE: Mark Twain House; 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford

 

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WHO: Governor Malloy

WHAT: Governor Malloy makes welcoming remarks at the YWCA Hartford Region’s “In the Company of Women” luncheon

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Connecticut Convention Center; 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford

Bipartisan bill extends assistance for long-term unemployed for five months, helping 48,000 in Connecticut

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to restore expired long-term unemployment benefits for five months, which would help over 48,000 people in Connecticut who are out of work. Himes is joining his colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Boehner demanding a vote on the Senate bill.

 

“I am pleased that the Senate came together to pass in a bipartisan fashion important assistance that will help those not yet benefitting from the recovery keep their heads above water. With millions of Americans still out of work and teetering on the brink of financial ruin, it is well past time for the House Majority to stop dragging their heels. I urge House Leadership to bring the Senate’s bipartisan bill up for a vote as soon as possible.”