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Mar 2, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-02 @ 7:50pm--# Norwalk CT-- A black male in a blue puffy jacket with a red hoodie underneath passed counterfeit $100 bill at a business on Westport Avenue, no car description was given. #Darien @ 7PMish-- A white Monte Carlo with three males inside wanted for passing counterfeit money. This news report is made possible by: Dinero falso 2019-03-02 @ 7:50pm – # Norwalk CT – Un hombre negro en una chaqueta grande azul con una capucha roja debajo de la chaqueta, pago con un billete de cien $100 en la Avenida de Westport, no se dio ninguna descripción del carro.

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Senator States Why He Opposes Regional Schools

Mar 2, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Senator Tony Hwang stated the bills proposed by Governor Lamont and others assume a one size fits all approach to regional school districts. Creating an arbitrary number of students or residents that trigger forced regionalization will not end well. Depending on the size of the town and part of the state, regionalization could even result in higher costs and reduced efficiencies. For those towns where regionalization creates synergistic opportunities and cost efficiencies, consolidation is already happening and we should focus on breaking down barriers to natural regionalization. We elect our school board members to do what is best for our schools. If those members think regionalizing with another town(s) is responsible and prudent, then it is their responsibility to make that case to the people they…

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Medicaid Based Healthcare Proposed

Feb 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) cosponsored legislation led by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) called theState Public Option Act. The legislation would allow states to create a Medicaid-based public health care option to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by providing Americans with a new high-quality, low-cost choice when purchasing health insurance. “As we continue to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and roll back protections for people with pre-existing conditions, we also need to look forward to further improve access to affordable health care. Democrats have put out a lot of great plans to help do that.…

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Governor’s Changed Plans For Tolls- Not Just For Trucks Anymore

Feb 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

I recently announced a reinvigorated economic development team, whose mission it is to promote and champion Connecticut to businesses who wish to locate or grow here. On paper, we have it all — access to world-class talent; equidistant between Boston and New York without the exceptionally high cost of living; vibrant cultural and educational institutions. But our reputation in one area in particular precedes us, and not in a good way. Our economic development team must be prepared to answer the question that everyone who knows anything about Connecticut will ask: “What about the congestion on your highways?” Beyond an inconvenience, the crushing congestion we experience on I-95, I-91, I-84 and the Merritt Parkway, in particular, is a real…

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Hearing On Tolls

Feb 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#NORWALK – State Reps. Gail Lavielle (R-Wilton, Norwalk, Westport) and Terrie Wood (R- Darien, Norwalk) are inviting members of the public to attend an informational forum on tolls at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk on Tuesday, February 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The legislators will be joined by Transportation House Ranking Member Laura Devlin (R-Fairfield, Trumbull) along with Transportation Senate Ranking Member Henry Martin (R- Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth and Thomaston). Other area lawmakers will be invited to attend the forum. State Rep. Gail Lavielle, who is House Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Transportation Committee, has been informed by the committee’s leadership that public hearings on toll-related bills will soon be held at the Legislative Office Building in…

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New Criminal ID System

Jan 31, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Commissioner James C. Rovella announced that the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) has contracted with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC to replace the state’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and Master Name Index/Computerized Criminal History (MNI/CCH). IDEMIA provides biometric identity and security solutions to law enforcement, border management and government services. The new Criminal Identification and History Repository System, expected to be completed within 24 months, reaffirms DESPP’s continuing commitment to protect Connecticut residents. The new integrated system will significantly improve the speed and accuracy of fingerprint identification for both criminal and civilian purposes, while providing the ability for Connecticut to meet all federal Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) This press…

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Connecticut To Be A Sanctuary State?

Jan 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Hartford CT-- Representative Geoff Luxenberg proposed Bill 5863 to make Connecticut a sanctuary state to "establish Connecticut a sanctuary state where immigrants are protected and able to live, work and pursue happiness without fear". There is no definition in this bill if the term immigrants are legal or not. What are your thoughts? Connecticut Un Estado Santuario para los Imigrantes #Hartford CT – El representante Geoff Luxenberg propuso una ley, Bill 5863, Connecticut sería un estado de Santuario para "establecer Connecticut un estado santuario donde los inmigrantes están protegidos y capaces de vivir, trabajar y perseguir la felicidad sin temor". No hay definición en este proyecto de ley si el término inmigrantes es para gentes legales o no.

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Governor’s Letter To Citizens As He Leaves For Job In Boston

Jan 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Dear Connecticut residents, This week, I’ll leave office after eight years serving as your Governor. It’s been the best, hardest, most rewarding job I will ever have, and I am deeply thankful to you for allowing me to serve. I’d like to leave you with a few brief, parting thoughts about our state and my hopes for its future. While we will often disagree among ourselves about how our government should operate, or what it should seek to accomplish, always remember that our common interests and beliefs far outweigh the differences between us. We all want good schools, safe and healthy communities, well-paved roads, beautiful parks, a clean environment, and basic services for those in need. We all agree Connecticut…

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Governor Malloy’s Portrait Inveiled

Dec 20, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – The official state portrait of Governor Dannel P. Malloy was unveiled during a ceremony today at the Museum of Connecticut History that was attended by the Governor, First Lady Cathy Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, family members and friends, administration officials, and former and current staff members. Commissioning a portrait of each outgoing governor as that person is completing his or her duties in office is a longstanding tradition in Connecticut that dates back to the early 1800s. Since 1910, this collection has been on public display at the museum’s Memorial Hall, which is located inside of the State Library and Supreme Court building in Hartford. Painted by acclaimed Connecticut artist Chris Zhang, a resident of East…

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Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

Nov 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), co-chair of Governor-elect Ned Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee, today released the following statement after attending Tuesday’s Policy Summit at Eastern Connecticut State University. “As the incoming governor develops priorities for our state, it’s critical that the voices of Connecticut’s women—especially women of color— are at the table. I am honored to be asked to co-chair the Women’s Policy Transition Committee and I look forward to working to identify areas that impact women and making recommendations to Governor-elect Lamont on ways we can improve.” Last week, Lamont and Lieutenant Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz announced the formation of 15 Transition Policy Committees and co-chairs for each. Sen. Moore and Karen Jarmoc, President & CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against…

Funny Money

Senator States Why He Opposes Regional Schools

Medicaid Based Healthcare Proposed

Governor’s Changed Plans For Tolls- Not Just For Trucks Anymore

Hearing On Tolls

New Criminal ID System

Connecticut To Be A Sanctuary State?

Governor’s Letter To Citizens As He Leaves For Job In Boston

Governor Malloy’s Portrait Inveiled

Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

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