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Governor Annouces Funds For Power Grid

Jan 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the state Bond Commission today approved $5.1 million for the creation of two microgrid projects in Bridgeport and Milford that will help keep critical buildings and facilities powered even when the electric grid goes down.   In July 2013, nine microgrid projects in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Groton, Hartford, Middletown, Storrs, Windham, and Woodbridge were awarded $18 million as part of the first round of grants under DEEP’s Microgrid Program.  One of those nine projects at Wesleyan University in Middletown is already operational.  The remaining projects are in various stages of development.   Each microgrid project is designed to provide power for government services and businesses that are critical during extreme weather events, such…

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Congressman Himes on Federal Taxes

Jan 29, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

This year’s income tax filing deadline is April 15th. I want to let you know that there are a number of resources available to help you as you prepare your tax return. These free resources will not only save you time, but could also save you money. A good starting point is the main website of the Internal Revenue Service: irs.gov  . There, you can find links to tax tips, online calculators, forms and instructions and answers to common questions  .  There are links of interest to individual filers , small business owners and non-profit organizations, as well as a section written in Spanish. . The free tax assistance programs include:   Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program…

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Governor Order Roads Closed at 9pm

Jan 26, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

9pm--#cttraffic--Just a reminder that there is a traffic ban throughout the state starting at 9pm as ordered by the governor today.   Sólo un recordatorio de que existe una prohibición de circular en todo el estado a partir de las 21:00 según lo ordenado por el gobernador hoy. Apenas um lembrete de que há uma proibição de circulação em todo o Estado a partir das 09:00 como ordenado pelo governador hoje.

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DMV Extensions

Jan 26, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

GOV. MALLOY ORDERS EXTENSION OF DMV DEADLINES FOR LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is ordering an extension of expiration dates for motor vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses due to the impending severe winter storm.   The Governor’s action covers expiration dates and periods of validity for motor vehicle registrations, licenses, permits, certificates and other forms of credentials issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and runs through January 30.  This also covers emissions test late fees.   “With the level of snow and wind that we are expecting, it is understandable that residents likely will not be able to meet certain DMV-related deadlines and expiration dates,” Governor Malloy said.  “We…

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Governor Issues Travel Ban

Jan 26, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

GOV. MALLOY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY; TRAVEL BAN IN EFFECT BEGINNING AT 9PM Will Provide an Update to the Public at 5:02 p.m. Today   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard, which is anticipated to heavily impact the state tonight through Tuesday.  In addition, the Governor announced that a travel ban for all roads is in effect beginning at 9:00 p.m. tonight.     “People need to take this storm seriously,” said Governor Malloy.  “If current predictions are accurate, we will need people to stay off the roads so that emergency personnel and utility crews can get to the places they need to get to, and to make sure…

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Norwalk News: Electrical Fire

Jan 22, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

1:45am--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters on scene at 9 Fitch Street on the second floor for a refrigerator smoking....no word what it smoking.   This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena a las 9 Fitch calle en el segundo piso de un fumador refrigerador ... .no palabra lo que fumar. Bombeiros em cena na 9 Fitch St no segundo andar por um frigorífico com fumaça ... .sem palavras do que é a fumaça.

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Himes Reappointed to Intelligence Committee

Jan 15, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON, DC—Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has reappointed Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The committee oversees the budget and activities of the 17 intelligence agencies of the United States. “Congressman Himes’ service on the Intelligence Committee has been defined by thoughtfulness and professionalism,” Pelosi said. “The strength of his experience will continue to be a valued resource in the new Congress.” “I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to continue serving on the Intelligence Committee,” Himes said. “The Committee has one of the hardest and most important responsibilities in Congress – protecting our people and overseeing America’s intelligence operations.  We must remain vigilant against threats to America, but in doing so…

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