Proposal To Reduce Test Time Increase Learning Time
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Department of Education (SDE) Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell today announced the implementation of a new step that will reduce testing time and expand learning time for more than 200,000 Connecticut children across over 800 schools. Changes to the application of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), impacting every student in grades three through eight, is as part of a broader effort to help districts spend less time testing students and more time teaching. Currently in grades three through eight, there are two components of the SBAC exam. The first is a computer adaptive test – the portion of the assessment done electronically with adaptive questions based on student responses –…
News Signage For Parking For People With Disabilities
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has introduced legislation designed to modernize the signage that designates reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities. The updated symbol and language, being called for by advocates internationally, is more reflective of the diverse community of those who utilize the accessible parking spaces. Under the proposal, the updated signs will only be installed at times when a new accessible parking space is being created or when an old sign is damaged or weathered and needs to be replaced. As such, the revamped signs will come at no additional cost to taxpayers or businesses. “For decades, Connecticut has been at the forefront in fighting discrimination against persons with…
CT Department of Revenue Services Tax Warning
Connecticut taxpayers are being targeted by a new email scam. On-line thieves posing as the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) are using email to steal taxpayer information. These phishing attacks appear to originate outside of the United States. According to DRS Commissioner Kevin Sullivan, taxpayers are receiving email messages about a “Connecticut state income tax verification exercise.” Taxpayers are then directed to link to a phony website that looks like an official DRS website and asked to disclose confidential information. Disclosing the information results in identity theft and likely fraudulent income refund claims in the name of the taxpayer. What taxpayers will see in their email is the following message: Due to routine check and validation of…
Is winter over?? The Weatherdogs chime in…
That maybe the questions asked to us Weatherdogs over the next few days but our answer is a big fat NO! You will start to see a lot of hyping and chatting going on with other weather sources about what some may call a huge storm for next week... but this is what we can tell you as of today. A model consensus and almost total agreement as of this morning is showing us that all the ingredients for what could potentially be a good sized East Coast Storm for next week will be in place. Now before we get bombarded with questions it is way too early to do much of any type of forecast. There will be changes…
Dangerous Cold
Good early Saturday morning... These are some of the warning headlines from the NWS this morning. This will be by far the colds temps we have seen in the last 5-10 years. Heed the warnings... the only good thing is it only lasts for 36 hours and then we will see this polar air exit stage right. Lots of model agreement and disagreement for the Early week storm. Hopefully by late tonight or early tomorrow we should have a better idea of what will happen. Stay warm!! Tom and Kevin Follow us on Facebook at Valley Shore Weatherdogs
State to Help Fund Assessment and Remediation Efforts of Blighted Properties
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that 16 municipalities across Connecticut are being awarded $8.7 million in state grants that will help the communities revitalize and remediate specific properties so they can be put back into productive use and attract new development that will benefit each town and city. “In a new economic reality, transforming and remediating sites is so important. We’re on the cutting edge of taking otherwise unusable property and transforming it into new space for businesses and residents. These strategic investments help towns and cities take abandoned, blighted, and vacant properties, and bring them back to life in order to spur new investments, new development, and new jobs for those in the communities,”…
Pardon Me……..
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the appointment of four Connecticut residents to fill vacancies on the Board of Pardons and Paroles. “These nominees come from a number of backgrounds – including law enforcement, victim advocacy, and social work – representing a broad range of skills that will be a benefit to the board in its work to protect the public and their safety,” Governor Malloy said. “They will serve our state with distinction, fairness, integrity, and respect for the people of Connecticut.” Today’s nominations include: Patricia Thomas Camp of Bloomfield [Full-Time]: Camp currently serves as a part-time member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and is the Treasurer of the Board of…
Super Bowl Tips From State Police
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:
Governor’s Proposal Expands State’s Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
#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…