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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL TO HELP ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF COOLING CENTERS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS

Jul 19, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days will reach more than 95 degrees with the heat index expected to go over triple digits at times, he is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol to be activated beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, and remaining in effect through 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022.The purpose of the protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hot conditions. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities, and other partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is available statewide,…

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SEVEN NEW TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT CONNECTICUT’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Jul 18, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced the creation of seven new technology education programs at Connecticut’s public and private colleges and universities. The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), in partnership with the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, awarded grants to seven business-higher education partnerships in Connecticut as part of an initiative to rapidly increase the competitiveness of the state’s postsecondary institutions and meet growing business demand for tech skills.The initiative, Tech Talent Accelerator, was funded by the Connecticut Tech Talent Fund (administered by the Connecticut Department of Community and Economic Development) to close this skills gap by fostering targeted, high-performing partnerships between…

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Stefanowski Campaign on DGA Ad 

Jul 15, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Branford, CT- Liz Kurantowicz, advisor to Bob Stefanowski, Republican candidate for Governor of Connecticut, reacts to today's advertisement posted by a Political Action Committee funded by the Democratic Governor's Association (DGA). "We know Ned Lamont is stuck on the same old tired policies and his friends at big money super PACs will say and do whatever they want to keep him in office. We're running a different campaign with new ideas while Ned Lamont and democrats in Washington, D.C. are taking us back to inflation we haven't seen in 40 years and the same status quo that's costing families and businesses thousands and thousands of dollars,” said Liz Kurantowicz. 

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Bob Stefanowski on Record High Inflation 

Jul 13, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bob Stefanowski, candidate for Governor of Connecticut, reacts to today's news that inflation in America has hit a 40-year high for the second month in a row, now at 9.1%. "Today Connecticut families and small businesses face inflation at another record high, prices on everything are going up again, and our state crashed fifteen spots in the CNBC ranking for business friendliness with high cost of living, and high cost of doing business as the top reasons.  Governor Lamont knows that his tax hikes now and over the years are making it harder for families, and small businesses to weather these tough times, but he hasn’t rolled back one of his tax hikes, not even his tax on food.” 

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Bob Stefanowski, Laura Devlin on the July 1 Diesel Tax Hike

Jul 6, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Branford, CT- Bob Stefanowski, candidate for Governor, and Laura Devlin, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, each toured the state today to meet with voters about the newly implemented higher diesel fuel tax. "Inflation is already costing Connecticut families over $650 each month. Governor Lamont had a chance to do something to stop it but he didn’t," said Stefanowski. "This Biden/Lamont inflation crisis is costing you 40% more. Ned Lamont is leaving Connecticut with crumbs. Today, he’s jacking up your taxes, and raising costs on everything, by increasing the diesel tax by 23%. It's now nearly 50 cents per gallon!" Today, Bob Stefanowski and Laura Devlin spoke with neighbors and families who are struggling under Biden/Lamont inflation to explain that there is an alternative.…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT ON AQUARION WATER 27 PERCENT RATE HIKE REQUEST

Jul 6, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement regarding a notice of intent filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by Aquarion Water seeking to raise rates by 27 percent over three years. Eversource acquired Aquarion in 2017. While this is the first rate case filed by Aquarion since that acquisition, the company has imposed a series of escalating Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment surcharges, now totaling a cumulative 10.3 percent. State statute caps those surcharges at 10 percent. Any hike beyond that requires a new rate case, which is why Aquarion is filing now. “The Office of the Attorney General will intervene to vigorously review and scrutinize every aspect of this rate request. The last…

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CT State Police 4th of July Stats

Jul 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

CT State Police 4th of July Stats as of Friday, July 1, 2022 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, 20225,008 Calls for Service472 Motor Assists254 Motor Vehicle Accidents (23 w/injury, 1 serious (Danbury), 2 fatal (Shelton, Norfolk))45 DUI's (12 from motor vehicle accidents)211 Speeding violations39 Seatbelts146 Hazardous Moving Violations (unsafe lane change, following too closely, etc.) This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/

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