I received a press release that today is Governor Malloy's birthday and they are going to present him with a birthday card later today. The press release said if you would like to add your wishes electronically to post them here- http://action.ctdems.org/page/s/sign-governor-malloy-s-birthday-card- If you don't want to fill out that form with your contact info you can post it in our comments.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags to be flown at half-staff in the state in honor of the four United States Marines and a United States Navy officer slain in a Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statement: “Connecticut and the nation stands with the people of Tennessee and the many communities that have been devastated by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims as they are laid to rest – and with the states across the nation who are mourning the loss of their citizens.” Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset…
(State of CT Press Release) Today OPM’s Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division released additional information on trends in the state’s prison population. On July 1, 2015 Connecticut had 1,011 inmates aged 18-21, down from 2,067 on July 1, 2009, a 51% decrease. The reduction has been constant each year since 2009 and allows Connecticut to plan for a lower total prison population in the years to come. There has been a similar decline in the number of inmates aged 22-29, but the drop has not been as steep as that of the younger cohort. The number of older inmates has been relatively constant over that same period, fluctuating between 5,400 and 5,600. Inmates under the age of…
3:11pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a DOT truck hit by a car on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 38. Firefighters just arriving on scene. This report sponsored by: Informe de un camión DOT atropellado por un coche en la Merritt Parkway hacia el norte cerca de la salida 38. Los bomberos acaba de llegar a la escena.
#HARTFORD, CT – Press Release--Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded an announcement by President Barack Obama that he is commuting the sentences of 46 men and women convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who received harsh sentences disproportionate to their crimes. President Obama noted that overly-harsh sentencing for nonviolent offenses foment a cycle of permanent punishment, making it even harder for those to re-enter society. “These men and women were not hardened criminals, but the overwhelming majority had been sentenced to at least 20 years. Fourteen of them had been sentenced to life for nonviolent drug offenses, so their punishments didn’t fit the crime,” President Obama said in a video released on the White House Facebook page. “I believe that…
#HARTFORD, CT – (Press Release )Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined lawmakers, state officials and advocates for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the final passage into law of the “Second Chance Society” legislation the Governor introduced earlier this year. The package of initiatives is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society and become productive workers in Connecticut’s economy.The legislation was approved late last month with a strong bipartisan vote in both chambers of the General Assembly. “By signing this legislation into law, we are making real, systematic change to our state’s crime fighting strategy. …
Multiple national news sources are reporting that former intern to Congressman Himes was stabbed to death at a Washington DC train station. He has been identified by police as Kevin Sutherland age 24. His Linkedin account says he is now a Digital Strategist at New Blue Interactive in DC. Transit officers found him at the train station in the 200 block of Florida Avenue. Fire and EMS said he had no signs of life at the scene. He worked as an intern for Congressman Himes in 2010 assisting in social media.
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for giving bipartisan, final approval today in favor of the “Second Chance Society” legislation he introduced that is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is currently at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are being reintegrated into society and become productive members of Connecticut’s economy. “We can truly be tough on crime by being smarter on crime, and that’s why we’re focusing on initiatives that work. The cycle our system currently encourages – one of permanent punishment – hurts too many families and communities,” Governor Malloy said. “When we should have been focusing on permanent…
#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today directed the LGBT pride flag to be flown at the Governor’s Residence in Hartford in recognition of the U.S. Supreme Court decision this morning. “This is a historic moment, and we should recognize and celebrate its significance. Equality, freedom, justice and liberty – all recognized by the Supreme Court in this ruling that moves our nation forward. I am proud to fly the pride flag at the Residence today,” Governor Malloy said. (Office of the Governor Press Release)
