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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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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”…

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Governor Perplexed That Legislators Shot Down Gun Restrictions

Mar 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in reaction to the Public Safety Committee’s refusal to vote on legislation banning “rate of fire enhancements,” including bump stocks, binary trigger systems and trigger cranks. These devices modify the speed at which a weapon can be fired to machine-gun-like speeds, and were used in the Las Vegas shooting, where the shooter was able to fire an estimated 90 shots in 10 seconds. “That the Public Safety Committee would choose to not even take a vote on a bill banning bump stocks is disappointing, frustrating, and frankly perplexing," Gov. Malloy said. “States like Massachusetts, California, Washington, New Jersey and Florida have banned these dangerous…

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Governor Takes A Shot At Gun Group

Mar 15, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s Director of Communications Kelly Donnelly today released the following statement in reaction to comments made today by Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL) President Scott Wilson, who is advocating to increase guns in schools: “Comments made today by CCDL leadership are a new level of disgusting, even for the gun lobby.  Claiming that gun free zones are the cause of mass shootings is the height of lunacy.  It is an insult to compassionate people everywhere, and to the victims of gun violence.  Their purposeful distortion of reality and their readiness to ignore voices of educators – the very professionals they are trying to arm – is shameful and unhelpful.  Rather than continuing to oppose…

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