Month: February 2018

Governor Wants To Widen I-95

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released the findings of a study on the impact of widening and improving both the western and eastern portions of Interstate 95 in Connecticut, and outlined the consequences of failing to act. Currently, peak morning and evening congestion on the highway accounts for 54 million hours of delay and costs $1.2 billion in lost time annually.  The study finds that limited, strategic widening will yield major benefits and can be constructed within existing CTDOT property.  The Governor’s revenue proposal – which includes a seven-cent increase in the gas tax over four years and the implementation of electronic tolling – would allow for these investments…

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Bridgeport’s Margaret E. Morton Honored

#Hartford CT-- In celebration of Black History Month, African American women legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly  nominated Bridgeport's own  Margaret E. Morton, the first African American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the CT Women’s Hall of Fame. During the press conference, legislators and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman also highlighted the contributions of African American women in Connecticut and emphasize the need for more women of color in government.  Bridgeport's City Hall Annex at 999 Broad Street is named in honor of her.   Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. Joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp, they also emphasized the need for…

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Bridgeport News: Student Calls In Fire In The South End

12:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- For tenth grader Rafael Rodriguez it was another day walking home from Bassick High School.  But today it was different as he neared Cottage Street and smelled smoke.  He discovered smoke coming out of the 3rd floor and immediately called 911.  As a result, the firefighters were quickly on the scene and was able to keep the smoky fire contained to the third floor.  Firefighters conducted two searches and found no one in the building.  There were no reported injuries.  The photo was contributed by Rafael taken just moments after calling in the fire.   How about some likes for local hero Rafael Rodgriguez?  Way to go!  

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