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Super Bowl Tips From State Police

Feb 7, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

In Connecticut, FOOTBALL POOLS are legal as long as all of the money taken in for the pool is given back to the winners participating in the pool.  No percentage or cut can be taken by the person organizing the pool for his/her time and/or expense of running the pool.    NOTE: NO BETTING POOLS OF ANY KIND CAN BE RUN IN ANY ESTABLISHMENT OR BAR SELLING ALCOHOL.   During Super Bowl Sunday 2015, Troopers arrested 12 drivers for DUI, issued 122 tickets for speeding and 301 tickets for hazardous moving violations (to include following too close, distracted driving, cell phones, etc.).   Treat your Super Bowl guests extra special, order at:

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Governor’s Proposal Expands State’s Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Feb 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in order to continue the state’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses, he has filed legislation aimed at increasing access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone for both first responders and citizens who want to purchase the medication.   “Addiction is a public health issue and a disease and our laws need to reflect that.  Connecticut is taking a stand against a nationwide prescription opioid and heroin overdose epidemic.  These are commonsense improvements that we can make today that will save lives tomorrow,” Governor Malloy said.  “We are committed to fighting this epidemic, and in yet another session, we are taking action.”   The legislation, House Bill 5053 – An Act…

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Governor To Host Town Hall Meetings

Feb 3, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that in the coming weeks they will launch another series of town hall forums to discuss a wide variety of the state’s issues face-to-face with residents, with a particular focus on the budget.   The Governor and Lt. Governor have held several dozen of these types of public assemblies since first taking office in 2011, fielding hundreds of questions on any range of topics and allowing constituents to voice their concerns.  He is the only Governor is recent Connecticut history to hold these types of forums, starting a new tradition of directly speaking with the public that he believes was overdue.   As occurred in previous…

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CT Defense League At Arms Over Senator’s Dismantling of the Constitution

Jan 29, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Comments from CCDL President Scott Wilson: "Senators Blumenthal, Murphy and representative Esty are over-stepping their bounds with regards to their authority. Instead of concerning themselves with federal issues, they are using the Federal Government letterhead to harass a state level association (Connecticut Food Association). This is a bully tactic that is being deployed by legislators that in reality have little to say about Connecticut state laws. What the three of these people are doing has absolutely zero to do with state law anyway. Esty, Blumenthal and Murphy are actually trying to circumvent existing state law by forcing retailers into enacting a policy that dictates the manner in which law-abiding citizens can carry firearms." "As a 2nd Amendment rights organization, we…

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State Investment in Housing

Jan 29, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is making dramatic new investments in affordable housing across the state, with several projects anticipated to receive nearly $78 million in state bond funding in an effort to help towns and cities foster economic growth, create livable communities, and attract businesses.   The investments build on the already considerable expansion of quality, affordable housing the Governor has initiated over the past several years in communities statewide.  Since the beginning of the Malloy administration in 2011, the state has provided funding to build 17,897 housing units across Connecticut.  In just 2015 alone, the state made investments to help create, rehabilitate, and preserve 11,881 housing units statewide.  …

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YOUR Personal Info Is Online From Voting Records

Jan 27, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Your personal information from your voting information like your party affiliation, your phone number and address is online by PRIVATE websites like  http://connvoters.com.    Date of birth information is important information for identity theft.  Phone numbers are great for telemarketers.  Your home address is great for stalkers.   Even Connecticut Secretary of  State Denise Merrill, who is in charge of voting in the state is listed.   Is this legal?   The site says "The State of Connecticut provides this information to anybody who wants it."  Connvoters.com continues "You do not own the information. It is public information. In a free country, anybody may freely communicate true facts lawfully obtained from a public record. Read on for the removal request option."  …

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New Connecticut Department of Labor

Jan 26, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is appointing Scott Jackson of Hamden to serve as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL).  In addition, Kurt Westby of Middletown will serve as Deputy Commissioner of the agency.   “I’ve known both Scott and Kurt for a number of years.  I am confident that with their extraordinary qualities and skill-sets – they will work with the diverse group of stakeholders to move the Department of Labor forward,” Governor Malloy said.  “Scott is a friend and an exceptional public servant.  Kurt has spent his career trying to improve the lives of Connecticut residents.  I believe they both will work together successfully to ensure that the state’s workforce…

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New DMV Head

Jan 25, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Dennis Murphy, who currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL), will serve as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) until the Governor makes a selection for a permanent Commissioner of the agency. “Dennis is exceptionally smart, driven, and capable. He has the management abilities to lead the agency until we find the right person to fill this important role on a permanent basis. He has been an outstanding public servant, and I thank him for taking on this job,” Governor Malloy said. “I’m proud of my five years of service at the Department of Labor. We have led the nation in programs…

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GOV. MALLOY UPDATE ON SNOW CONDITIONS

Jan 23, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement regarding snow conditions in the state: "We are closely monitoring storm conditions, which vary greatly from area to area. Right now, southwestern Connecticut and towns along the shoreline are seeing the most accumliation, with travel along the I-95 corridor and the Merritt experiencing low visibility. I am encouraging those in the southern part of our state to remain off the roads if possible. "The Department of Transportation currently has 543 plow trucks deployed, focused on the Fairfield county and shoreline areas. My office and I are in continuous communication with agency leadership and we continue to get real-time updates. With disparities in the weather and different areas…

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