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Governor Plans To Spend $600,000 To Help Puerto Rico

Jul 10, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) has developed an allocation plan utilizing a $600,000 appropriation that was included in the recently adopted bipartisan state budget adjustment bill, which was adopted by near-unanimous votes in both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, for the purpose of ensuring housing assistance for evacuees from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin islands following the devastation of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria last year. The plan, which was delivered to legislative leaders in a letter from DOH Commissioner Evonne Klein earlier today, continues the Malloy administration’s efforts to ensure that evacuees do not fall into homelessness. “There’s no denying that last year’s hurricanes were some of the worst on…

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Fairfield Legislators Vote to Override Governor’s Veto of Bill Preventing Mid-Year Cuts

Jun 27, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD – State Representatives Brenda Kupchick (R-132) and Laura Devlin (R-134) voted on Monday to override Governor Dan Malloy’s veto of a bill prohibiting future governors from making cuts to education aid in the middle of a fiscal year. State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) also voted to override the veto in the Senate. Although there was enough support in the House on a 103-33 vote margin to override the governor’s veto, the override effort failed to achieve 2/3rd support in the Senate and was ultimately unsuccessful, meaning Governor Malloy’s veto will stand. The legislature also failed to override vetoes on several other pieces of legislation that passed this year when Senate Democrats sided with Governor Malloy. Public Act 18-35 was legislation intended to impede a Connecticut governor from withdrawing…

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Ganim: State Should Pursue Internet Sales Tax

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Joe Ganim is calling for the use some or all of new Internet sales tax revenue to provide property tax relief for Connecticut cities and towns. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday allows states to collect sales tax from Internet companies without a brick and mortar location in that state. The ruling could mean up to $200 million dollars in new annual revenue for the state of Connecticut during difficult economic times. “This ruling is a huge victory for Connecticut. As governor, my first budget proposal next year would include provisions for collecting Internet sales tax on all purchases made in Connecticut, and that some or all of the money collected…

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State Trooper Passes

Jun 3, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Middletown CT-- It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow, that the Connecticut State Police and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection announce the passing of Trooper First Class Walter Greene. TFC Greene passed away on 05/31/18, following a courageous battle with cancer, acquired as a result of his service to his country and fellow man after the terrorist attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001. As part of the Connecticut State Police response to New York City and the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of 9/11, TFC Greene assisted in escorting family members to and from Ground Zero. Trooper First Class Greene was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps prior…

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Governor Activates Emergency Adjuster Program

May 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Insurance Department has activated its emergency adjuster program that allows insurance companies to quickly register their out-of-state adjusters and bring them into the state to help with claims of property and auto damage. The Governor explained activating this protocol will help expedite the many anticipated claims resulting from the severe storms that impacted the state on Tuesday afternoon. “Residents and businesses who suffered damage from yesterday’s storms will understandably be seeking assistance with their insurance companies,” Governor Malloy said. “Allowing out-of-state adjusters to assist will hopefully expedite this process and help folks during this time of need.” “We want to make sure that homeowners get help as quickly…

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Electorial College Overturned in Connecticut

May 6, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements in response to the 21-14 vote in the State Senate this afternoon giving final approval to legislation opting Connecticut into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, under which Connecticut will allocate its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the most popular votes. This compact does not take effect until enough states sign on to guarantee that the national popular vote winner wins the presidency. “With the exception of the presidency, every elected office in the country, from city council, to United States senator, to governor, is awarded the candidate who receives the most votes,” Governor Malloy said. “The vote of every American citizen…

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Norwalk News: Child Porn Arrest

Apr 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

In November 2017 the Special Victims Unit (SVU) was contacted by the Department of Homeland Security regarding a referral from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP advised that a complaint had been made to their agency alleging inappropriate internet communication between a thirteen-year-old Canadian female and an adult male who they determined to have resided in Norwalk, CT. Norwalk Detective Jim Thompson then assumed the investigation. On January 23, 2018, a search and seizure warrant was executed on the residence at 11 Suncrest Road in Norwalk. A number of internet-capable devices were seized from the residence during that operation. An analysis of those devices by Norwalk Sergeant Nate Paulino confirmed that the communication with the thirteen-year-old female…

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Governor Hails Passage Of Tuition For “Dreamers”

Apr 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy is commending the Connecticut State Senate for the bipartisan, 30-5 vote this afternoon to adopt legislation that will allow undocumented students attending Connecticut public colleges and universities the opportunity to qualify for the state’s system of financial aid, which they already pay into through their existing tuition. “In Connecticut, we pride ourselves on not only our commitment to education but also our history of compassion, fairness, and equality,” Governor Malloy said. “The bottom line of this legislation is not controversial – it allows students who are already attending our colleges and universities and already paying into our financial aid system with the ability to access that very system for which they are currently ineligible through…

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Impersonating An Police Officer

Mar 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#cttraffic--State police are looking for a person operating dark-colored Ford Crown Victorian with red and blue lights. The operator is impersonating a police officer on I-95 near exit 18 earlier Sunday. The vehicle has South Carolina license plates that don't match the car. The driver is considered armed and dangerous. This news report is made possible by:

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Governor Renames Non-Essential Employees Level 2 Employees

Mar 22, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order modifying the terminology used to describe the designation levels of executive branch state employees during weather-related and other emergency situations. Previously, when the state has experienced severe weather or other types of emergency situations, executive branch state employees have been referred to as “essential” or “nonessential” based on their respective job duties as required to address the needs of Connecticut’s residents in the face of urgent situations that can have an adverse effect on health and safety. Under the order signed today, those employees who previously were designated as “essential” will now be referred to as “Level 1 employees.” Those who had been designated as “nonessential”…

Governor Plans To Spend $600,000 To Help Puerto Rico

Fairfield Legislators Vote to Override Governor’s Veto of Bill Preventing Mid-Year Cuts

Ganim: State Should Pursue Internet Sales Tax

State Trooper Passes

Governor Activates Emergency Adjuster Program

Electorial College Overturned in Connecticut

Norwalk News: Child Porn Arrest

Governor Hails Passage Of Tuition For “Dreamers”

Impersonating An Police Officer

Governor Renames Non-Essential Employees Level 2 Employees

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