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Tax Fraud Scam Warning

Mar 23, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford Police Press Release:  Tax Preparer Phishing Scams: A bogus email asks tax professionals to update their IRS e-services portal information and Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs). The links that are provided in the bogus email to access IRS e-services appear to be a phishing scheme designed to capture your username and password. This email was not generated by the IRS e-services program. Disregard this email and do not click on the links provided. The Stratford Police Department and IRS Warns Tax Preparers to Watch out for New Phishing Scam; Don’t Click on Strange Emails or Links Seeking Updated Information. IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the…

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Governor Malloy Applauds 5th Anniversary

Mar 23, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Access Health CT CEO James Wadleigh, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell released the following statements regarding the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):   Governor Malloy said, “Hundreds of thousands of residents are benefitting from the Affordable Care Act, many of whom either previously had no health care at all or lacked quality coverage.  The premise of this historic law is simple – everyone should have access to care, people shouldn’t be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions, and uninsured rates need to drop.  Put simply, the Affordable Care Act is working.  Connecticut has emerged as a national leader in its implementation, and states around the…

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Alaska Traffic Cam–NO Snow

Mar 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Here is a traffic camera scene from Anchorage Alaska.  Note the lack of snow.  Happy Spring Connecticut!  Keep this in mind as you are shoveling from this next snow! Aquí está una escena de la cámara de tráfico de Anchorage Alaska. No es la falta de nieve. Feliz Primavera Connecticut! Tenga esto en mente a medida que está paleando desde este lado de la nieve! Aqui está uma cena de câmera tráfego de Anchorage Alaska. Não é a falta de neve. Feliz Connecticut Primavera! Tenha isso em mente que você está cavando a partir desta próxima neve!

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Governor Announce Energy Proposal

Feb 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Plan Will Increase Economy by $532 Million and Save Ratepayers Between $68 to $186 Million #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, as part of the package of proposals he will introduce later this month, he will sponsor legislation for a new residential solar incentive model designed to save ratepayers millions of dollars, create local jobs in the clean energy sector, and increase renewable energy in the state.   This legislation will create the Solar Home Renewable Energy Credit (SHREC) as a cost-effective solution to meet increasing homeowner demand for residential solar energy, continuing already significant growth in the sector.  A SHREC policy is projected to save Connecticut ratepayers from $68 to $168 million on Class I…

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Congressman Himes Help on Anthem’s Hack

Feb 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

One of Connecticut's largest health insurers, Anthem, announced last week that the company's computer systems were hacked in a major data breach that could affect as many as 80 million people nationwide. Anthem immediately contacted the FBI to launch an ongoing investigation. I share your frustration and concern with this terrible violation of privacy, which could impact Anthem's 1.2 million customers in Connecticut.   Information stolen in the breach included data about current and former customers: names, birthdays, medical IDs, Social Security numbers, street addresses, e-mail address, employment information and some income data. At this time, it does not appear that any credit card or medical records have been compromised.   If you see any suspicious activity on your credit report or other…

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GOV. MALLOY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Feb 9, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy last week announced that, as part of the package of proposals he will introduce later this month, he will sponsor legislation designed to protect the victims of domestic violence.  This legislation will prohibit possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to a temporary restraining order, eliminating a critical window of time during which time a victim’s life could be at risk. “We know that the period of time immediately following a domestic violence victim’s application for a restraining order is one of the most volatile, and access to a firearm in that situation presents an additional, outstanding threat,” said Governor Malloy.  “If a judge determines that a victim is in enough danger…

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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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