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GOV. MALLOY: LESSON FROM SUPER STORM SANDY – CONNECTICUT’S TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUTURE NEEDS ‘HARDENING’

Apr 8, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is applying for $600 million in federal transportation funding to help cover the capital costs of three resiliency, or “hardening”, projects central to the commuter rail infrastructure of Connecticut. The federal funds will be matched with $200 million in state funds for various upgrade and replacement projects along the New Haven Line.   “We learned some tough lessons during Super Storm Sandy, but one of the most important was that several aspects of our transportation infrastructure are in dire need of hardening measures. We have made billions of dollars in investments in new rail infrastructure in recent years, but it is just as crucial to maintain, protect…

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Youth Commission Seeks Nominees For Community Service Award

Apr 8, 2014 Alex

Human Services Director Barbara Butler has announced that the Westport Youth Commission is seeking nominations for the annual James S. Bacharach Service to the Community Award. “All qualified Westport high school seniors are eligible for this award,” said Butler. “This honor, given to one or more Westport high school seniors, recognizes their significant community service contributions in our town.” Citations have been given annually since 1989 as a tribute to the late James S. Bacharach, founder and past-president of the Youth Adult Council, predecessor of the Westport Youth Commission which Bacharach and other concerned citizens founded in 1974. “Eligible nominations must demonstrate the student’s exemplary leadership ability and high standards of community service to Westport,” Butler said. “Either adults or…

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GOV. MALLOY: CRIME VICTIMS DESERVE TO HAVE THEIR RIGHTS ENFORCED

Apr 8, 2014 Alex

Governor Forms Advisory Commission to Review Policies Protecting the Victims of Crime (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is creating the Victims’ Rights Enforcement Advisory Commission – an expert panel of criminal justice and victim service professionals who will review policies, services, and victims’ rights in the state, and make specific recommendations in the areas of compliance with and enforcement of the constitutional and statutory rights of crime victims.   The Governor made the announcement during Crime Victims’ Rights Week, explaining that he created the group to ensure that the state is protecting the rights of crime victims.   “Connecticut has been at the forefront of many criminal justice reforms and has enacted many measures considered…

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FAIRFIELD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE ACT PROGRAM

Apr 8, 2014 Alex

  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…

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TUESDAY: GOV. MALLOY SPEAKS AT EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMIT; PARTICIPATES IN YWCA HARTFORD REGION LUNCHEON

Apr 8, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at the Governor’s Pre-K to 3rd 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 3rd 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:…

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Himes Statement on Senate Passage of Unemployment Insurance Extension

Apr 8, 2014 Alex

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,…

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Himes Statement on Anniversary of Connecticut Gun Law

Apr 4, 2014 Alex

  WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Governor Dannel P. Malloy signing into law Connecticut’s new gun violence prevention legislation:   “One year ago today, Republicans and Democrats in the Connecticut legislature came together to make our state safer for children and families. The gun violence prevention legislation signed into law last year has helped keep military-style guns off our streets, ensure that high-capacity magazines are accounted for, and prevent criminals, the mentally ill, and children from getting their hands on a gun.   “Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress has so far failed to follow Connecticut’s lead – but I remain as committed as ever to passing federal legislation to reduce gun…

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