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GE Moving Governor Says Roads Are The Key For Businesses

Jan 13, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding General Electric: Governor Malloy said, “Today’s decision is a clear signal that Connecticut must continue to adapt to a changing business climate. Businesses care about transportation infrastructure, and we will continue to make new investments to create a more modern transportation future. Businesses care about talent, and we will continue our investments in our higher education system in order to connect them to the needs of high-tech employers. Businesses care about state government fostering new areas of innovation, and we will continue to invest in high-tech startups, small businesses, and major employers like United Technologies. And businesses care about how states…

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Governor Malloy On State Of Union Address

Jan 12, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Note: Governor Malloy was the only governor in the United States to be invited to the State of the Union Speech tonight. HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement this evening in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama delivered a powerful message — we are at our strongest when we work together. When we put common sense and the best interests of people first, we thrive. “I am proud to stand with the President tonight because our state has an amazing story to tell over the past several years. The things happening in Connecticut — our efforts to prevent gun violence, to raise the minimum wage, to be the…

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State Police K9 Gets Body Armor

Jan 10, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#MIDDLETOWN CT – January 8, 2016 - Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Asher will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest is sponsored by Wagging Tails Pet Sitting and Mobile Grooming of of Southington, CT and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Donated by Wagging Tails Pet Sitting & Mobile Grooming.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. K9 Asher has been assigned to Trooper First Class Jessica Colburn for two years and is currently working at Troop A in Southbury. K9 Asher is a three-year-year-old German Shepard who is trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience. K9 Asher…

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State Website Fights Waste, Fraud and Abuse: Public’s Help Needed

Jan 10, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The State of Connecticut has launched a website to help its efforts at fighting fraud, waste and abuse that cost state programs tens of millions of dollars each year. “FightFraud.ct.gov” is a one-stop source to both (a) educate the public on what constitutes waste, fraud and abuse in government programs, and (b) make it easier for the public to report suspicious conduct. The user-friendly website is an outgrowth of the state’s Interagency Fraud Taskforce. Governor Malloy created the Task Force in 2013 to coordinate efforts by 13 state agencies and strengthen the state's ability to identify, investigate, prosecute and recover state funds. An important part of the website provides ways for the public to report suspected wrongdoing in tax filings,…

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Governor Backs President on Gun Presidential Orders. Do You?

Jan 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement that he will be taking a series of actions to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer: “This is a commonsense issue – and one that demands action.  President Obama is doing just that.  We cannot sit back and let guns get into the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, and we cannot simply watch almost daily tragedy occur.  Too many loved ones have been lost, and too many families have been torn apart by gun violence.  That’s why President Obama deserves enormous praise for leading on this issue in Washington, just as we have in Connecticut.  It’s time to…

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Governor Attends President’s Gun Violence Prevention Announcement

Jan 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

  #HARTFORD, CT – On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit the White House to attend an announcement by President Obama regarding efforts to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer.  Building on the significant steps that have already been taken over the past several years, the President will discuss a series of commonsense executive actions.  Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty will also attend the event. (State of Connecticut Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE WILL INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2016

Dec 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Minimum Hourly Wage Will Increase to $9.60; Another Increase to $10.10 is Scheduled for 2017   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as the result of a new law he signed last year, Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an hour to $9.60 per hour onJanuary 1, 2016.  The change is the second in a series of three scheduled increases under the adopted legislation, which will ultimately see the state’s minimum wage increase to $10.10 on January 1, 2017.   “Nobody who works full-time should live in poverty.  We believe hardworking men and women, many of whom are supporting families, deserve fair wages,” Governor Malloy said.  “I am proud…

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Elected officials and Muslim Leaders to Meet

Dec 12, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--Congressman Himes will be meeting with community members at the al Madany Islamic Center following afternoon prayers at the al Madany Islamic Center, Main Avenue Health Park, 346 Main Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut.   Following the conversation, there will be an open press conference to discuss the results of the conversation and to hear from a broad array of leaders about the areas of concern and positive steps that can be taken in Southwestern Connecticut to ensure the safety of all, especially from discrimination or hate-based attacks. Attendees include – Congressman Jim Himes,  al Madany Islamic Center spokesman, Farhan Memon,  Muslim community leaders from Fairfield County Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim,  Stamford Mayor David Martin,  Norwalk Mayor Harry Riling,  State Senator Bob Duff,  State Representative…

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