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Murphy Urges White House on Mental Health

Jul 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD – After hearing continued complaints from constituents living with mental illness and substance use disorders about equal access to treatment, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) led a group of 17 senators on Monday in urging the White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force to consider taking a specific set of actions – including conducting random audits and establishing an online public portal – to improve compliance with parity laws and ensure that Americans receive equal access to behavioral health care. In a letter addressed to Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council at the White House, the senators outlined the most common issues their constituents experienced while attempting to access mental health treatment, and…

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FEDERAL GRANT TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING HOUSING FOR VETERANS

Jul 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut is receiving a federal grant of nearly $400,000 that will support 43 new HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers, which combines rental assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and case management services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support veterans who are at risk of homelessness. The HUD-VASH program is an essential tool as the state continues to maintain functional zero for the homeless veteran population. Earlier this year, the federal government certified that due to its investments in housing, Connecticut has effectively ended homelessness among veterans – one of only two states in the nation to reach this milestone. Among…

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Governor Visits Florida Nightclub

Jul 10, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released photos of the Governor’s visit to Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Friday. Following the mass shooting there last month, the Governor recognized the victims and their families. “What happened at Pulse was a truly devastating moment for the nation. To visit there personally, you think about the individuals who held their breath in fear inside that building, knowing a madman was nearby. You think about horror they must of felt – a horror no person should have to experience. You think about the parents and family-members who woke up to the tragic news that their loved ones would not come home – and the pain that will make their hearts…

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Cooling Centers

Jul 7, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents that as the state is experiencing its first heat wave of the summer, cooling centers are open in towns and cities throughout the state and can be located by calling 2-1-1. “Today is expected to be humid and the hottest day of the heat wave with a heat index in the upper 90s. A few simple steps can greatly reduce heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young, and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures,” Governor Malloy said. “Many towns have opened cooling centers across the state. Any resident looking for a place to cool off should call 2-1-1 to find out where…

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Did You Notice An Increase At The Pumps?

Jul 2, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Did you notice an increase at the pump? It wasn't the holiday driving causing it but the petroleum gross receipts tax, which is a percentage of the wholesale price of gasoline and is charged to companies distributing petroleum products in Connecticut, increases from 7 percent to 8.1 percent. Also, the state’s diesel tax increases by 3.5 cents per gallon. This report is made possible by:

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Q Bridge errrr Pearl Harbor Bridge To Be Red White and Blue

Jul 1, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#New Haven CT--#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven – informally known as the Q Bridge – will be lit in red, white, and blue this weekend in observation of Independence Day. This will be the first time the recently renovated bridge will receive a full lighting, which will include the towers, anchor piers, and cable stays. This is the first bridge in Connecticut with this type of versatile, commemorative lighting. “This newly constructed bridge is a major landmark in Connecticut. We got it done on time and on budget – and now we’re lighting it up as a new enhancement for residents. We’re thrilled to be…

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CCDL President’s Statement

Jun 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—The United States Supreme Court declined on Monday to review a lower court’s ruling refusing to strike down on Second Amendment grounds Connecticut’s ban on certain semi-automatic firearms including the most popular rifles in the Nation. The Connecticut Citizens’ Defense League (CCDL) and other plaintiffs challenged Connecticut’s ban in 2013, arguing that the ban openly flouts the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, which held that law-abiding citizens have an individual right to keep commonly-owned firearms in their homes for self-defense. According to Scott Wilson, President of the CCDL, the banned firearms are very rarely used by criminals, and the only things that distinguish them from non-banned firearms are external features such as thumbhole stocks…

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES STATE BEGINS ZIKA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Jun 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#WINDSOR LOCKS, CT – With the summer travel season kicking into high gear over the next several weeks, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and other state officials today announced that a Zika education and warning campaign will soon be underway at Bradley International Airport. The campaign, a joint effort between the state Department of Public Health (DPH), Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and JetBlue, will focus on passengers traveling to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico on JetBlue’s two daily flights, but will also be seen by other travelers who may be connecting through other airports on their way to areas in the Caribbean, or Central/South America currently affected by Zika virus. …

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $200,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO EXPAND STATE’S APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

Jun 15, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) is receiving a $200,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to increase and expand participation in the state’s apprenticeship training program. The award, part of the ApprenticeshipUSA State Accelerator Grant, will help integrate the apprenticeship model into Connecticut’s education and workforce system by working with industry and related partners to bring apprenticeship to new industries and populations. “We’re continuing to align workforce training with the needs of our employers. This grant helps us to continue and expand a vital workforce program that has helped thousands of our residents earn while they learn,” Governor…

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GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LAW UPDATING ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES AT THE CONN. MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Jun 11, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that he has signed into law legislation that he introduced earlier this year updating the anti-discrimination statutes for the Connecticut Military Department to align them with recent policy changes in the United States military. “These are straightforward changes – and they are the right thing to do. That’s why they received near unanimous support in the General Assembly,” Governor Malloy said. “Those who protect and serve our nation shouldn’t face discrimination, and these changes are overdue. I applaud the federal government for taking this step toward equality, and am proud to sign this law on behalf of our state to bring them into alignment.” Unlike other state agencies, anti-discrimination laws…

Murphy Urges White House on Mental Health

FEDERAL GRANT TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING HOUSING FOR VETERANS

Governor Visits Florida Nightclub

Cooling Centers

Did You Notice An Increase At The Pumps?

Q Bridge errrr Pearl Harbor Bridge To Be Red White and Blue

CCDL President’s Statement

GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES STATE BEGINS ZIKA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $200,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO EXPAND STATE’S APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LAW UPDATING ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES AT THE CONN. MILITARY DEPARTMENT

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