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Gov. Malloy declares State of Emergency- Salt shortage

Feb 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Non-Essential State Employees Should Report to Work on a One-Hour Delay Friday, Feb. 14 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today declared a State of Emergency in an attempt for the state to pursue a request to the federal government to help some municipalities in Connecticut that are experiencing road salt shortages for the remainder of this winter season. Today's winter weather event is the twelfth of the season. "I have asked our state emergency management personnel to reach out to our cities and towns tonight and get more information on what their salt supplies look like right now, indicating to us how much they currently have on hand and how much they use in a typical storm," Governor…

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Survey says!

Feb 12, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Below is a press release I received from Congressman Himes' office. I normally don't post political things but I'm interested on your opinion on this: #WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one of the more moderate Members of Congress, according to a new report released by the National Journal recently. The publication’s 2013 Vote Ratings show that Himes voted with the other party on fiscal and economic issues more than any other member of the Connecticut delegation but more often leaned to the left on social issues and matters of foreign policy. In the House of Representatives – currently made up of 200 Democrats and 232 Republicans – Himes is the 130th most liberal or the 302nd most conservative…

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CVS to stop selling cigarettes

Feb 5, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

I stopped at a CVS for the first time in a while. I asked the cashiers if the new Fairfield Walgreen's hurt their business. They said that since CVS stopped selling cigarettes there has been a big drop off of customers and their hours have been cut as a result. The article below was originally posted February 5, 2014. CVS stopped selling cigarettes in October 2015. CVS announced today that they will no longer carry cigarettes by October 1st. “We’ve got 26,000 pharmacists and nurse practitioners who are helping millions of patients each and every day,” said Larry Merlo, the chief executive of CVS Caremark. “They manage conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes — all conditions that…

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Governor’s proposals to improve state’s mental health system

Jan 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Joined by State Department of Mental Health and Addition Services (DMHAS) Commissioner Patricia Rehmer and state and local law enforcement officials at Capitol Region Mental Health Center, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today unveiled a comprehensive plan to focus significant attention and resources toward improving the mental health system for Connecticut citizens. “Since the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Connecticut continues to focus significant attention and resources toward improving the mental health system for all of Connecticut’s residents,” said Governor Malloy. “This plan builds on our progress and allocates additional resources to improve critical services for young adults, families and law enforcement personnel. My budget proposal invests substantial additional resources into areas not addressed in initiatives…

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Explosion in New York Ctiy

Jan 27, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

1:09pm--#New York City--Police and firefighters are investigating an explosion that took place on Lexington Avenue near 22nd Street. There are no reported injuries. Picture from Foxnews in New York. I know this isn't exactly local but we do have a lot of viewers that work in the city. We are also the main source of news for a lot of people too.

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Shelton News: Howe Ave. buisnesses to get assistance

Jan 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the approval of his request for a Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration to mitigate the impact of the fire in Shelton that destroyed personal property and businesses on January 6, 2014. Residents and business owners affected by the fire can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans. The Governor will hold an availability tomorrow afternoon at the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 at 379 Coram Avenue in Shelton. “l would like to thank the SBA for granting my request,” said Governor Malloy. “I encourage all homeowners and businesses affected by this devastating fire to take advantage of these loans and apply as soon as possible to determine what assistance might be…

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Loan to help CT car race track

The State of Connecticut will provide Thompson International Speedway, LLC with an $800,000 loan to upgrade its existing facility in Thompson. Founded in 1940, the company has 48 employees and plans to hire at least 23 more employees over the next two years. “This is a terrific story of a new generation bringing their talent, skills and entrepreneurship home to the family business and Connecticut,” Governor Malloy said. “It capitalizes on one of our state’s strengths – our location – and serves a growing regional market for sports entertainment and tourism, employs and create jobs for residents and brings out-of-state spending into the local economy.” DECD will provide the $800,000 loan at 2 percent interest for a term of 10…

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Governor Reactivates the State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol

Jan 7, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT– With bitter cold temperatures expected again over the next few days, Governor Dannel P. Malloy has reactivated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol, directing the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Housing (DOH) to coordinate with 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the state’s most vulnerable people are protected from the severe cold weather. “We continue to take the necessary steps to make sure that we can take care of those in need of shelter, especially our state’s most vulnerable populations,” said Governor Malloy. “I urge anyone in need of shelter to call 2-1-1…

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GOV. MALLOY: FLAGS TO BE LOWERED IN HONOR OF NELSON MANDELA

Dec 5, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in accordance to a proclamation from President Barack Obama, U.S. and state flags should fly at half-staff through sunset on Monday, December 9, “as a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela.”

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UNH lockdown allegedly caused by Fairfiled student

Dec 3, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Video report-- 12:47pm--#WestHaven CT--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police along with State Police and FBI are on the scene at 1336 Stratfield Road in Fairfield. This is the third lockdown in a week at local universities but the first time a gun has been recovered. The University of New Haven in West Haven was locked down when a man with a long gun was spotted at Shop Rite and the gunman was heading toward the school across the street.

Gov. Malloy declares State of Emergency- Salt shortage

Survey says!

CVS to stop selling cigarettes

Governor’s proposals to improve state’s mental health system

Explosion in New York Ctiy

Shelton News: Howe Ave. buisnesses to get assistance

Loan to help CT car race track

Governor Reactivates the State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol

GOV. MALLOY: FLAGS TO BE LOWERED IN HONOR OF NELSON MANDELA

UNH lockdown allegedly caused by Fairfiled student

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