Connecticut State Police Statewide Activity Final Storm Stats: March 7, 2018 11:00 a.m. to March 8, 2018 7:00 a.m. Calls for Service: 1526 Accidents No injuries: 166 Accidents with Injuries: 6 Fatalities: 0 Motorist Assists: 565 This press release is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as winter weather conditions continue to deteriorate this evening, he has signed an order banning travel of all tractor trailers and tandem trailers on limited access highways until further notice to assist neighboring state New York manage traffic on its worsening highway conditions. New York instituted a similar tractor trailer ban on highways earlier today. Drivers are advised to stay tuned for further updates as the storm is anticipated to wind down late tonight and into the morning. “As roads continue to deteriorate and out of an abundance of caution, we are putting a tractor trailer ban in effect until further notice,” Governor Malloy said. “There are substantial concerns about driver safety…
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released the findings of a study on the impact of widening and improving both the western and eastern portions of Interstate 95 in Connecticut, and outlined the consequences of failing to act. Currently, peak morning and evening congestion on the highway accounts for 54 million hours of delay and costs $1.2 billion in lost time annually. The study finds that limited, strategic widening will yield major benefits and can be constructed within existing CTDOT property. The Governor’s revenue proposal – which includes a seven-cent increase in the gas tax over four years and the implementation of electronic tolling – would allow for these investments…
#Hartford CT-- In celebration of Black History Month, African American women legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly nominated Bridgeport's own Margaret E. Morton, the first African American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the CT Women’s Hall of Fame. During the press conference, legislators and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman also highlighted the contributions of African American women in Connecticut and emphasize the need for more women of color in government. Bridgeport's City Hall Annex at 999 Broad Street is named in honor of her. Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. Joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp, they also emphasized the need for…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding an announcement made by President Trump this afternoon that he has directed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to draft regulations regarding bump stocks: “Unfortunately, this has all the hallmarks of a classic bait-and-switch. We need more than just regulations – we need to make this the law. In Connecticut, we are going to pass a law banning bump stocks and we firmly believe that the federal government should do the same. The language in the legislation I proposed this session represents a strong, smart approach to this issue. I strongly urge federal officials, including President Trump, to take a look at our bill and implement similar legislation nationwide.” Last…
Orange, CT (February 13, 2018): Connecticut State Troopers seize over one pound of marijuana, over one half kilogram of powder cocaine and approximately $2500.00 in cash during a motor vehicle stop. On February 13, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m., troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport were conducting motor vehicle enforcement when they observed a 2004 Acura TSX conduct a motor vehicle violation. Troopers stopped the Acura on Route 114 near New Haven Ave. in Orange. Upon speaking with the Acura occupants, troopers immediately detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle and determined that marijuana may still be contained in the vehicle. Troopers initiated an investigation and with the assistance of State Police narcotic detection dog, K9 Silver, troopers located…
#WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on Thursday after voting for bipartisan legislation that protects Dreamers and provides them a path to citizenship. The McCain-Coons legislation failed by a vote of 52 to 47. The bipartisan Schumer legislation failed by a vote of 54 to 45. “Today the president blew up the only compromise on immigration that had a chance to pass. It’s unfortunate, but not surprising. His candidacy and presidency have been premised on anti-immigrant grandstanding, and he won’t sign anything that makes things better,” said Murphy. This press release is made possible by:
There are a few ways to make your home high-performing – and one you’ll truly fall in love with. High-performance homes are airtight, comfortable, and healthy. Assess these three areas to get started. Make sure your home is air-tight with proper insulation. You wouldn’t wear a jacket with holes in it when you go out in the cold, so why allow gaps and poorly-insulated areas to let the frosty air into your home? Sealing cracks and gaps in walls, attics, and crawl spaces as well as around wires, pipes, windows and door frames will help solve that, keeping the warm inside air from escaping. Don’t forget about properly insulating those same walls, attics, crawl spaces and around your ducts too.…
Fairfield, Connecticut (February 4, 2018) – The Greater Fairfield Amateur Radio Association (GFARA) is offering an amateur radio technician class at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 77 Building (Building 5) located at 595 Turney Road in Fairfield. Classes will run for 9 weeks from February 7th through April 18th and be held from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The class costs $50 which covers the textbook, handouts, exam fee and a one-year membership to the GFARA Amateur Radio Club. The course will be taught by a team of experienced amateur radio (also referred to as Ham Radio) operators, lead by Larry Gross. The FCC Technician License exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Class Lead Larry Gross said,…
#HARTFORD, CT – On Sunday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will deliver opening remarks at the start of the IRIS 5K Run for Refugees in New Haven. The event supports the mission of IRIS to enable refugees and other displaced people to establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities. This press release is made possible by: