Should Parents Be Charged?
https://youtu.be/97J0KdQm0OU There was another school incident in Norwalk this morning. Should parents and the child be charged?? What do you think?
GOVERNOR LAMONT NOMINATES KATHLEEN UNGER HOLT AS HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Kathleen Unger Holt of Mansfield to serve as Connecticut’s healthcare advocate. Holt was most recently the associate director for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, a Connecticut-focused, national, nonprofit law organization that works to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality healthcare for older people and people with disabilities. In this role, which she held since 2014, she helped to lead the organization’s Connecticut and nationwide advocacy and outreach efforts, worked with lawmakers on the development of Medicare-related healthcare bills both on state and federal levels, and spoke as an advocate to raise public awareness about healthcare issues. She was recommended to Governor Lamont by the…
United Way of Connecticut 211 Expands 988 Chat/Text Service to Better Support Younger People in Crisis
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – an important time to raise awareness about 988, a dedicated line that connects Connecticut residents to the United Way of Connecticut 211 mental health crisis services team. ROCKY HILL (September 16, 2024) — When someone is in crisis, or worried about someone in crisis, 988 is the first stop. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, local help is available by phone, and since February of this year, by chat and text. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched 988 nationwide on July 16, 2022, as a new, easy-to-remember Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. United Way of Connecticut 211 has provided the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline service (now the 988…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT HOSTING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 22 TO 29 IN RECOGNITION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY WEEK
For the Full Schedule and To Enroll, Visit portal.ct.gov/sustainability (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut, through a collaboration between several state agencies, UConn, and other partners, will host a series of in-person, online, and hybrid events from September 22 to 29, 2024, in recognition of its first ever Sustainability and Resiliency Week. The initiative is designed to promote engagement, foster collaboration, and celebrate the progress and innovation being done in the state as the world faces increasingly complex environmental and social challenges. In recent years, Connecticut state government has been working to implement actions to make the state one of the most resilient in the country, such as taking steps to increase energy efficiency,…
AI-Powered ‘Grandma’ Scams on the Rise, Experts Warn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3pD4TSJNSg Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate the voices of grandchildren in order to trick grandparents into handing over large sums of money. These scams, known as "grandma scams," have become more sophisticated and convincing with the help of AI technology. In a recent incident reported by ABC News, an 89-year-old woman named Shirley was targeted by scammers who used AI to create a voice that sounded exactly like her grandson's. The scammers told Shirley that her grandson had been involved in a car accident and needed money to avoid being arrested. Shirley believed the scam and handed over $9,000 in cash. Experts warn that these types of scams are becoming more common and difficult to detect.…
2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics
2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics - 08/31/2024The following are preliminary Labor Day Weekend traffic statistics.These are reflective of the time period beginning at midnight Friday, August 30th, 2024 and ending at 11:59 p.m., on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.The Connecticut State Police had a total of 2,842 calls for service.Speeding Violations – 316 Seatbelt Violations – 7Hazardous Moving Violations (Following too Closely, Failure to Move Over, etc.) - 211DUI Arrests – 12 Motor Vehicle Accidents – 192 With Injury – 13 Fatalities – 1 (Windsor) Serious Injury - 1 (Cromwell)Motorist Assists (Disabled Vehicles, Debris in Roadway, etc.) – 214
GOVERNOR LAMONT AND CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS BRING ATTENTION TO AVAILABLE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY RESOURCES IN ADVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
International Overdose Awareness Day Is an Annual Event Commemorated on August 31 (HARTFORD, CT) – In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, the state’s constitutional officers, and state agency commissioners are reaffirming their commitment to combat the overdose crisis that has devastated communities across the state and nation and are bringing attention to addiction and recovery resources that are available in Connecticut. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Connecticut has dedicated many resources toward combatting this crisis in an effort to prevent,…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT BIDEN APPROVES EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR CONNECTICUT IN RESPONSE TO EXTREME FLOODING
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House indicating that his request for President Joe Biden to authorize a federal emergency declaration for Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Litchfield County in response to the extreme flooding from the historic rainfall that portions of the state received earlier this week has been approved. The declaration means that state agencies can coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the deployment of federal personnel and equipment to augment emergency recovery efforts already underway by the state and its municipal counterparts. This includes actions to protect lives and property, and restorative efforts that defend public safety. Staff from several state agencies, including the Connecticut…
GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER URGE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION-ADOPTED POLICIES ON PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY USE IN SCHOOLS
Guidance Includes Recommendations on the Use of Smartphones by Students in K-12 Public Schools (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker are urging local school districts in Connecticut to consider implementing recommendations contained in a position statement and policy guidance document regarding the use of personal technology, such as smartphones and similar devices, in K-12 public schools that was adopted today by the Connecticut State Board of Education. Created at the direction of Governor Lamont by the Connecticut State Department of Education, the document – titled Personal Technology Use in Connecticut Schools: Impact of Social Media and the Use of Cell Phones on Student Learning and Mental Health – provides school districts with guidance…
Connecticut Leaders Call for Federal Assistance Following Historic Flooding
In response to devastating storms that brought unprecedented rainfall to Western Connecticut, state and federal officials are mobilizing to address the significant damage and support impacted communities. State Senator Tony Hwang and Governor Ned Lamont are at the forefront of efforts to secure federal assistance to rebuild infrastructure and protect public safety. Over the weekend, towns such as Oxford, Newtown, and Middlebury experienced severe flooding, receiving between 9 and 16 inches of rain. The storms led to two fatalities and widespread destruction of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. In a joint press conference, Senator Hwang, Governor Lamont, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and other key officials updated the public on the response efforts and the ongoing push for federal emergency…