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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF THE CONNECTICUT INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS

Jan 12, 2024 Alex

In an announcement made today, Governor Ned Lamont disclosed the creation of the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness, a panel comprising agency heads from his administration. This council will focus on fostering collaboration among various state agencies to enhance the state's efforts in preventing and responding to homelessness. The leadership of the council will include key figures from state agencies responsible for housing and intervention support services, such as the Department of Housing, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Governor Lamont emphasized the importance of ensuring everyone has access to a safe and warm home, calling for a holistic approach that addresses factors contributing to homelessness. The council has been assigned three…

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BLUMENTHAL DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON AI & JOURNALISM

Jan 11, 2024 Alex

“Some of the oldest newspapers in the country, like the Hartford Courant, have closed their newsrooms, & it is a national tragedy, a painful and traumatic time, for reporters, editors, and their industry, and a deep danger for our democracy.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Oversight of A.I.: The Future of Journalism.” “It is, in fact, a perfect storm. The result of increasing costs, declining revenue, and exploding disinformation. And a lot of the cause of this perfect storm is in fact technologies like Artificial Intelligence,” said Blumenthal in his opening remarks at the hearing. “It is…

Bridgeport

Pedestrian Struck Update

Jan 11, 2024 Alex

On January 09, 2024, at approximately 7:00PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a male pedestrian. The collision occurred at the intersection of Beechmont Avenue and Springdale Street. The pedestrian was struck by a 2011 gray Nissan Altima 2.5 traveling southbound on Beechmont Avenue. The victim was in the roadway walking southbound on Beechmont Avenue. American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport Police all responded to this intersection to investigate the accident and render aid. The victim was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital for serious injuries sustained at the scene. The female operator of the striking vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. The male passenger was arrested on…

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MURPHY LEADS BIPARTISAN GROUP OF 29 SENATORS IN CALLING OUT AMAZON’S MISTREATMENT OF DELIVERY DRIVERS

Jan 10, 2024 Alex

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday led 28 of his Senate colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy requesting information about the company’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program and its efforts to avoid legal liability for the persistent mistreatment of DSP drivers. The senators are also seeking information regarding Amazon’s justification for refusing to bargain with union representatives of DSP employees and requiring DPSs to sign non-poaching agreements. “Amazon’s freight truck drivers haul a variety of goods across highways every day, and their branded delivery vehicles are a virtually unavoidable feature in neighborhoods all over the country. Though nearly all Americans are familiar…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Dekalb Avenue Neighborhood

Dec 29, 2023 Alex

On December 22, 2023, at around 11:00 pm, Bridgeport Police Officers swiftly responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Dekalb Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, a 21-year-old Naugatuck man, who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound (a graze) to the head. The victim was promptly transported to a nearby hospital by AMR Ambulance for medical treatment. The Detective Bureau assumed control of the investigation, conducting a thorough examination of the scene, collecting evidence, and conducting interviews. It was determined that the victim, seated in a parked car with friends from the Dekalb Avenue neighborhood, was shot. Despite the frightening incident, the victim and his friends managed to seek refuge inside a residence…

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three significant tax relief measures in Connecticut at the beginning of 2024

Dec 22, 2023 Alex

Governor Ned Lamont has announced the implementation of three significant tax relief measures in Connecticut at the beginning of 2024. These measures, stemming from the fiscal year 2024-2025 state budget, include the largest income tax reduction in state history, an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low-income workers, and an expansion of exemptions on certain pension and annuity earnings to benefit seniors. The total tax reduction is estimated at approximately $460.3 million, reflecting the state's commitment to providing relief to middle-income workers, low-income workers, and seniors. Governor Lamont attributes these tax cuts to the fiscal discipline implemented over the past five years, stabilizing the state's fiscal situation and ending years of deficits. Starting January 1, 2024, Connecticut's…

Stratford

Stratford Library Offers Yarn SwapCrafters Invited to Exchange on January 27

Dec 17, 2023 Alex

The Stratford Library Reference Department and its Knit Wits program present a Yarn Swap on Saturday, January 27 (2024) at 11 am. The program is free and open to the public. One crafter’s unwanted yarn is another’s inspiration. Do you have a yarn stash that is languishing, unused and unappreciated?Crafters are invited to bring their unwanted yarn to the Library’s first-ever Yarn Swap. Participants should package their yarn in clear bags and be ready to negotiate with fellow yarn lovers. Tables will be available to set-up and display yarns and crafters can also bring knitting accessories (books, needles, project bags) which need to be in good and clean condition. Attendees are also encouraged to stay and knit. Light refreshments will…

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$6.6 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for eight traffic safety projects in Connecticut.

Dec 16, 2023 Alex

The Connecticut congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, along with U.S. Representatives John B. Larson, Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes, and Jahana Hayes, has announced $6.6 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for eight traffic safety projects in Connecticut. The funds, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, aim to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The federal investment seeks to enhance the safety of Connecticut's roadways for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, addressing the concerning rise in traffic-related fatalities. The funding will support various projects across the state, including a regional transportation safety plan for the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments, a Silas Deane…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NEW ELIGIBILITY LEVELS ALLOWED NEARLY 10,000 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE TO RECEIVE SNAP BENEFITS THIS YEAR

Nov 26, 2023 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced his administration’s decision to increase the income eligibility limits for Connecticut’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) effective in October 2022 is allowing an additional 8,959 individuals in 4,980 households to benefit from the program. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), which administers the program, estimates those individuals will access $19,868,553 in SNAP benefits over the coming year, or an average of $185 per month. Connecticut’s SNAP program provides more than 229,000 households – including 140,700 children – a monthly allowance for purchasing food. Formerly known as food stamps, the federally-funded service combats food insecurity for eligible working families, other qualified adults, older adults, and persons with disabilities. SNAP enrollees are also…

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Two Juveniles Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

Nov 25, 2023 Alex

On 11-19-23 at approximately 2:15am, police were advised that a vehicle was juststolen from a driveway in Shelton. Officers on patrol were able to locate the stolenvehicle and another vehicle that appeared to be connected with the stolen vehicle.Officers attempted to stop the vehicles, but the vehicles fled and police disengaged.Officers were then advised that the vehicle following the stolen car crashed andthat the operator was fleeing on foot. Police headed towards the crash and located thestolen vehicle as well. The stolen vehicle attempted to flee and struck a police vehicle.Three people then fled the stolen vehicle on foot. Two of the three individuals wereapprehended by police following a foot chase.Both individuals arrested were 14 year old juveniles from Hamden.…

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF THE CONNECTICUT INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS

BLUMENTHAL DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON AI & JOURNALISM

Pedestrian Struck Update

MURPHY LEADS BIPARTISAN GROUP OF 29 SENATORS IN CALLING OUT AMAZON’S MISTREATMENT OF DELIVERY DRIVERS

Bridgeport Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Dekalb Avenue Neighborhood

three significant tax relief measures in Connecticut at the beginning of 2024

Stratford Library Offers Yarn SwapCrafters Invited to Exchange on January 27

$6.6 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for eight traffic safety projects in Connecticut.

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NEW ELIGIBILITY LEVELS ALLOWED NEARLY 10,000 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE TO RECEIVE SNAP BENEFITS THIS YEAR

Two Juveniles Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

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