Missing Child-Endangered Runaway

Troopers from Troop H are currently investigating a report of a missing/endangered runaway juvenile from the town of East Granby. The 15 year old child, Angelica Moquete, was last seen on April 10, 2015 at 7:00am and was reported missing last night by her parents at 9:14pm.

The juvenile may have possibly entered a four door older sedan, color silver/gray (unknown make or model) and may possibly be in route to the state of New York. Angelica Moquete DOB: 9/6/99 is described as a white Hispanic female, 5’6” tall, 110 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt with a picture of the Eiffel Tower and the word “Paris” on it, black leggings with a rose print on them A Silver Alert was issued last night and anyone who knows of her whereabouts is encouraged to call the Connecticut State Police -Troop H at 860-534-1000 or the East Granby Resident Trooper’s Office at 860-653-5385. All calls will be kept confidential.

Angelica Moquete

Nonprescription Drugs Tax Free

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced last week that as the result of a new state law he introduced and signed last year, nonprescription drugs and medications are exempt from sales taxes in Connecticut beginning today.

 

“Making nonprescription medications exempt from the sales tax will mean lower costs for consumers while ultimately leading to a better public health outcome for all,” Governor Malloy said.  “Preventative care is a necessity, and by eliminating these sales taxes, we are helping our residents save some money, stay healthy, and improve quality of life.”

 

“Connecticut’s leadership on healthcare means stronger families and a more competitive economy,” Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman said.  “Exempting nonprescription medicines from the sales tax is part of the state’s overall commitment to improving access to healthcare, supporting healthy families, and building a healthy state.”

 

Some examples of nonprescription items that are now sales tax free include things such as vitamins; antihistamines; cough, cold, asthma and allergy medicines; pain relievers; antacids; and other similar medications.  Prescription medications have already been exempt from sales taxes.

Gobernador Dannel P. Malloy anunció la semana pasada que, como resultado de una nueva ley estatal que él presentó y firmó el año pasado, los medicamentos de venta libre y los medicamentos están exentos de impuestos sobre las ventas en Connecticut a partir de hoy.

 

“Hacer que los medicamentos de venta libre exentas del impuesto sobre las ventas significará costos más bajos para los consumidores, mientras que en última instancia conduce a un mejor resultado en la salud pública para todos”, dijo el gobernador Malloy. “El cuidado preventivo es una necesidad, y por la eliminación de estos impuestos a las ventas, estamos ayudando a nuestros residentes a ahorrar algo de dinero, mantenerse saludables y mejorar la calidad de vida.”

 

“El liderazgo de Connecticut el cuidado de la salud significa que las familias fuertes y una economía más competitiva”, dijo el Vicegobernador Nancy Wyman. “La exención de medicamentos de venta libre del impuesto sobre las ventas es parte del compromiso global del Estado para mejorar el acceso a la asistencia sanitaria, apoyo a las familias saludables, y la construcción de un estado saludable.”

 

Algunos ejemplos de los artículos de venta libre que ahora son el impuesto sobre venta libre incluyen cosas como las vitaminas; antihistamínicos; tos, resfriado, el asma y la alergia medicamentos; calmantes para el dolor; antiácidos; y otros medicamentos similares. Los medicamentos recetados ya han estado exentos de impuestos de ventas.

Governor Lifts Ban On State Funded Travel To Indiana

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, following the passage of an amended religious freedom recognition act, he would lift the ban on state-funded travel between Connecticut and Indiana. The adjusted legislation now provides protections to LGBTQ individuals, and as such, falls outside the scope of the Executive Order issued earlier this week.

Governor Malloy said, “Today I am today lifting to ban on state funded travel to Indiana, because I believe the change enacted by the Indiana legislature sufficiently clarifies, in our interpretation, that the law cannot be used to invite discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

“Unlike Connecticut – which has been a national leader in LGBTQ protections – this is the first time that Indiana has codified any protections for individuals based upon their sexual orientation or gender identity. While the law even in its amended version remains divisive, I believe it is a step in the right direction.

“In 2015, we cannot, and should not, tolerate laws that open the door to discrimination against citizens. We need to actively stand up to them – and that’s what we did this week. We are gratified that several other states, businesses, trade organizations, and so many stood with us, and we are pleased that numerous states besides Indiana have sought or are seeking changes in their laws with the specific aim of preventing discrimination.

“We will continue to monitor other states that enact reforms similar to the original Indiana RFRA, because discrimination in any form is unacceptable. We cannot watch states pass laws that seek to turn back the clock either on Connecticut residents, or our fellow Americans. We have an obligation do to what’s right, and to protect against discrimination whenever and wherever we see it.”

Gobernador Dannel P. Malloy anunció hoy que, tras la aprobación de una ley de reconocimiento libertad religiosa enmendada, que levantaría la prohibición de los viajes financiados por el estado entre Connecticut e Indiana. La legislación ajustada ahora ofrece protección a las personas LGBT, y como tal, queda fuera del ámbito de aplicación de la Orden Ejecutiva emitida a principios de esta semana.
Gobernador Malloy dijo: “Hoy estoy hoy levantar la prohibición en estado financiado viajes a Indiana, porque creo que el cambio aprobado por la legislatura suficientemente aclarado, en nuestra interpretación de Indiana, que la ley no se puede utilizar para invitar a la discriminación sobre la base de sexual orientación e identidad de género.
“A diferencia de Connecticut – que ha sido un líder nacional en protección LGBTQ – esta es la primera vez que Indiana ha codificado ninguna protección para las personas en base a su orientación sexual o identidad de género. Si bien la ley, incluso en su versión modificada sigue siendo divisiva, creo que es un paso en la dirección correcta.
“En 2015, no podemos, y no debe, tolerar las leyes que abren la puerta a la discriminación contra los ciudadanos. Necesitamos permanecer activamente a ellos – y eso es lo que hicimos esta semana. Estamos satisfechos de que varios otros estados, empresas, organizaciones comerciales y muchos estaban con nosotros, y nos complace que numerosos estados, además de Indiana han buscado o están buscando cambios en sus leyes con el objetivo específico de prevención de la discriminación.
“Vamos a seguir vigilando otros estados que promulgan reformas similares a la original Indiana RFRA, porque toda forma de discriminación es inaceptable. No podemos ver estados aprueban leyes que buscan dar marcha atrás al reloj, ya sea en los residentes de Connecticut, o nuestros compatriotas. Tenemos la obligación de hacer que lo que es correcto, y para proteger contra la discriminación cuando y donde lo vemos. “

Governor Looks To End School To Prison Pipeline

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy  visited the Sarah J. Rawson School in Hartford to highlight the school’s success in disrupting the pathway to the juvenile justice system through Connecticut’s School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI). Expansion of the SBDI program into the six school districts with the highest arrest rates for school offenses is part of Governor Malloy’s Second Chance Society legislative package.

 

“We need to end the school-to-prison pipeline, because our focus should be on building modern classrooms, not modern jail cells. This expansion is simply a smart decision today to give children a brighter future tomorrow,” said Governor Malloy. “We need to become a Second Chance Society, but we also need to take steps towards preventing crime in the first place. This is a program that delivers for our students, families and communities. Even as we have driven crime down to historic lows, we need to redouble our efforts to reduce it even more—and an expansion of SBDI will do just that.”

 

SBDI has successfully helped 21 schools in 10 Connecticut school districts reduce school-based arrests while connecting at-risk students to behavioral health services. Since 2010, SBDI schools on average reduced court-referrals by 45% in their first year of participation and increased behavioral health service referrals to Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) by 94%.

 

“We need to do our best to keep kids in school and out of court, especially for behavioral and non-violent offenses,” said Continue reading Governor Looks To End School To Prison Pipeline

Governor Announces Affordable Housing Projects

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Board Chairman Evonne M. Klein today announced investments of more than $60 million in funding for 14 affordable housing projects across the state. The projects will build and rehabilitate 851 affordable apartments and 246 market-rate units.

 

“We have done more in affordable housing over the past several years than Connecticut has in decades – and this is yet another step in that direction.  As we make smart investments today for a brighter Connecticut tomorrow, affordable housing is an integral part,” Governor Malloy said.  “These units will help hundreds of families, support municipalities, attract talented workers, contribute to our economic growth, and create the communities that will be more competitive in today’s business climate.  It’s progress for Connecticut.”

 

Two developments aiding Bridgeport are:

 

  • 515 West Avenue, Bridgeport;  Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust – CHFA has awarded $8.2 million in 9% LIHTC equity and DOH will provide up to $1.6 million in state capital funds to construct this 48-unit mixed-income development.  515 West Avenue will be located within a half-mile of an existing mass-transit station.   The four-story building will be mixed income, with apartments serving households with incomes ranging from less than 25% of the area median income, up to those households with incomes between 80% and 100% of the area median income.  In addition, there will be 10 units of supportive housing with services for homeless veterans and other homeless individuals. The building will be fully handicap accessible and include a parking garage on the first level.  Bridgeport is supporting the development with a PILOT agreement.

 

  • Crescent Crossing Phase 1B, Bridgeport; Bridgeport Community Renewal Associates, LP – CHFA has awarded $19.1 million in 9% LIHTC equity and DOH will provide up to $5 million in state capital funds and $2.8 million in Superstorm Sandy Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds to build Crescent Crossing.  The new mixed-income development is the second phase of housing to replace units at Marina Village that were damaged beyond repair by Superstorm Sandy, as well as units at the former Father Panik Village development.  There will be four buildings with a total of 84 units: 21 for people with incomes up to 25% of the area median income; 34 units for people with incomes of 25%-50% of the area median income; 12 for those with incomes of 50-60% of the area median income; and 17 units for those with incomes of 80%-100% of the area median income.  There will be 9 units with supportive services for homeless veterans and other homeless and very low-income residents.  Crescent Crossing Phase 1B is also a transit-oriented development.

 

Gobernador Dannel P. Malloy, Departamento de Vivienda (DOH) Comisionado y la Autoridad de Financiamiento de Vivienda de Connecticut (CHFA) ​​Presidente de la Junta Evonne M. Klein anunció hoy una inversión de más de $ 60 millones en financiamiento para 14 proyectos de viviendas asequibles en todo el estado. Los proyectos construcción y rehabilitación de 851 apartamentos asequibles y 246 unidades a precio de mercado.

 

“Hemos hecho más en viviendas asequibles en los últimos años de Connecticut tiene en décadas – y este es un paso más en esa dirección. Al hacer inversiones inteligentes hoy para un mañana más brillante Connecticut, viviendas asequibles es una parte integral “, dijo el gobernador Malloy. “Estas unidades ayudarán a cientos de familias, municipios de apoyo, atraer trabajadores con talento, contribuir a nuestro crecimiento económico, y crear las comunidades que serán más competitivos en el entorno empresarial actual. Es el progreso de Connecticut “.

 

Dos acontecimientos ayudando Bridgeport son:

 

515 West Avenue, Bridgeport; Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust – CHFA ha otorgado $ 8,2 millones en 9% de capital LIHTC y DOH proporcionará hasta $ 1.6 millones en fondos de capital del Estado para la construcción de este 48-unidad de desarrollo de ingresos mixtos. 515 West Avenue se encuentra dentro de una media milla de una estación de transporte masivo existente. El edificio de cuatro pisos será el ingreso mixto, con apartamentos de servicio de los hogares con ingresos que van desde menos del 25% del ingreso medio del área, hasta aquellos hogares con ingresos entre el 80% y el 100% del ingreso medio del área. Además, habrá 10 unidades de vivienda de apoyo con servicios para veteranos sin hogar y otras personas sin hogar. El edificio será totalmente accesible para discapacitados e incluyen un aparcamiento en el primer nivel. Bridgeport está apoyando el desarrollo de un acuerdo PILOTO.
 

Media Luna Crossing Fase 1B, Bridgeport; Bridgeport Renovación Comunitaria Associates, LP – CHFA ha concedido 19,1 millones dólares en 9% de capital LIHTC y DOH proporcionará hasta US $ 5 millones en fondos de capital estatal y $ 2.8 millones en fondos de arena Supertormenta Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery para construir la Media Luna Crossing. El nuevo desarrollo de ingresos mixtos es la segunda etapa de viviendas para reemplazar unidades a Marina Village que fueron dañados irreparablemente por Supertormenta Sandy, así como las unidades en el antiguo desarrollo Padre Panik Village. Habrá cuatro edificios con un total de 84 unidades: 21 para las personas con ingresos de hasta el 25% del ingreso medio del área; 34 unidades para personas con ingresos de 25% -50% del ingreso medio del área; 12 para aquellos con ingresos de 50 a 60% del ingreso medio del área; y 17 unidades para las personas con ingresos de 80% -100% del ingreso medio del área. Habrá 9 unidades con servicios de apoyo para los veteranos sin hogar y otros residentes sin hogar y muy bajos ingresos. Media Luna Crossing Fase 1B es también un desarrollo orientado al tránsito.

Himes Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Define and Prohibit Illegal Insider Trading

(Congressman Himes’ Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today to establish an explicit statutory ban on insider trading. The Insider Trading Prohibition Act makes it a federal crime to trade a security based on material, nonpublic information that was wrongfully obtained, ending decades of ambiguity for a crime that has never been clearly defined by law. Reps. Steve Womack (R-AR) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) are the lead cosponsors of the legislation.

 

The fairness, integrity and safety of America’s financial markets are severely weakened when corporate insiders and others who wrongfully obtain inside information misuse it, profiting at the expense of other investors and the market as a whole. The lack of a federal insider trading law has forced the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to rely on general anti-fraud statutes and decades of case law subject to interpretation by individual judges.

 

“The absence of a clear statutory prohibition on insider trading has left us with an amorphous body of case law instead of bright lines around what’s legal and what isn’t,” Himes said. “This haziness opens the door to letting wrongdoers walk free, and provides uncertainty to those who are genuinely trying to operate within the bounds of the law. This isn’t a partisan issue – no one should profit from illegally obtained information. The need for a clear definition of insider trading is particularly important in an era in which complex trades and information literally move at the speed of light. This legislation explicitly defines insider trading and will help ensure that bad actors are held accountable, protect legitimate investors and strengthen confidence and safety in our markets.”

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Governor Creates Commission on Youth & Urban Violence

#HARTFORD, CT –Governor’s Press Release:   Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that they are forming a panel of experts and community leaders from a variety of backgrounds who will be charged with reviewing the sources and causes of youth violence in urban areas, as well as developing proposals that will further reduce the rate of violent crime.

 

Recently released statistics show that today, overall crime in Connecticut is at a 48-year low.  Since 2011, violent crime is down 36 percent statewide and criminal arrests have decreased by nearly 28 percent.  Violent crime in the state’s three largest cities has fallen 15 percent since 2008.  Still, the Governor said there is more we can do to drop these rates even lower.

 

“Over the last four years, our initiatives have dramatically reduced crime in our state – to the lowest point in decades.  Our methods are working,” said Governor Malloy.  “Thanks to the efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement and their partnerships with our communities, we are making progress.  We are making smart decisions on reducing crime today, but there is further action we can take to deliver a brighter tomorrow, particularly within urban centers.  We can both achieve accountability for violent offenders while also doing more to prevent that person from offending in the first place.  To make even more progress, we must reduce the risk factors that lead some youth down the wrong path, so that we can ensure our neighborhoods remain safe and productive places to live.”

 

The Governor’s Commission on Youth and Urban Violence will identify risk factors that result in the incidence of violence in high-crime communities and recommend meaningful policies and evidence-based programs designed to reduce violence.  Specifically, it will focus on violence prevention, and reducing or eliminating the risk factors of youth violence through the implementation of statewide, interagency policies.

 

“Young people are integral to building a strong, productive, and competitive state,” said Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, who will chair the commission.  “The Governor’s commission will continue to move us in the right direction – towards safer neighborhoods and higher-functioning systems that support better outcomes for young people.  All of us must be engaged in the work to reduce crime in Connecticut, and young people have a special role in shaping the very future of our communities and our economy.”

 

The commission will be responsible for exploring how current policies relating to unemployment, access to high-quality behavioral healthcare, housing, juvenile justice, and school discipline impact the risk factors for youth violence.  It will also explore the disparate impact of those policies and how they contribute to rates of violence in high-crime communities.

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Tax Fraud Scam Warning

#Stratford Police Press Release:  Tax Preparer Phishing Scams:

A bogus email asks tax professionals to update their IRS e-services portal information and Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs). The links that are provided in the bogus email to access IRS e-services appear to be a phishing scheme designed to capture your username and password. This email was not generated by the IRS e-services program. Disregard this email and do not click on the links provided.

The Stratford Police Department and IRS Warns Tax Preparers to Watch out for New Phishing Scam; Don’t Click on Strange Emails or Links Seeking Updated Information.

IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam

An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers.  They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.

Note that the IRS will never: 1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; 2) demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe; 3) require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card; 4) ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or 5) threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

Identity Theft Scams

The IRS has issued several consumer warnings about the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters trying to gain access to consumers’ financial information in order to steal their identity and assets. Scamsters will use the regular mail, telephone, fax or email to set up their victims. When identity theft takes place over the Internet (email), it is called phishing. The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through email. Unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS, or from an IRS-related component such as EFTPS, should be reported to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.

Additionally, clicking on attachments to or links within an unsolicited email claiming to come from the IRS may download a malicious computer virus onto your computer. You may also report instances of IRS-related Reporting Tax-Related Schemes, Scams, Identity Theft, Fraud and Phishing attempts to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.

Un correo electrónico falso pide profesionales de impuestos del IRS para actualizar sus servicios electrónicos de información del portal y electrónicos números de presentación de identificación (EFINs). Los enlaces que se proporcionan en el correo electrónico falso acceder IRS e-services parecen ser un esquema de phishing diseñada para capturar su nombre de usuario y contraseña. Esta dirección de correo electrónico no se ha generado por el programa de servicios electrónicos del IRS. Haga caso omiso de este mensaje y no haga clic en los enlaces proporcionados.

El Departamento de Policía de Stratford y el IRS Advierte preparadores de impuestos que hay que vigilar Nuevo Phishing Scam; No haga clic en correos electrónicos extraños o Links Buscando información actualizada.

Estafa IRS-suplantación Teléfono

Una estafa teléfono agresivo y sofisticado dirigido a los contribuyentes, incluidos los inmigrantes recientes, ha estado haciendo las rondas en todo el país. Las personas que llaman dicen ser empleados del IRS, pero no lo son. Estos estafadores pueden sonar convincente cuando llaman. Ellos usan nombres falsos y números de placa de identificación del IRS falsos. Ellos pueden saber mucho acerca de sus objetivos, y por lo general alterar el identificador de llamadas para que se vea como el IRS está llamando. Las víctimas se les dice que deben dinero al IRS y que deben ser pagados de inmediato a través de una tarjeta de débito o transferencia bancaria pre-cargado. Si la víctima se niega a cooperar, están entonces amenazados con ser detenidos, la deportación o la suspensión de un negocio o licencia de conducir. En muchos casos, la persona que llama se vuelve hostil e insultante. O bien, las víctimas pueden ser dicho que tienen un reembolso debido a tratar de engañarlos para que el intercambio de información privada. Si el teléfono no contesta, los estafadores suelen dejar una petición de devolución de llamada “urgente”.

Tenga en cuenta que el IRS nunca: 1) llamar a exigir el pago inmediato, ni tampoco la llamada agencia sobre los impuestos adeudados sin antes haberte enviado un proyecto de ley; 2) la demanda que usted paga impuestos sin darle la oportunidad de interrogar o apelar la cantidad que dicen que debe; 3) requieren el uso de un método de pago específico para sus impuestos, como una tarjeta de débito prepagada; 4) pedir números de tarjetas de crédito o débito a través del teléfono; o 5) amenazan con traer a la policía local o de otros grupos policiales a tenerle arrestado por no pagar.

Las estafas de robo de identidad

El IRS ha emitido varias advertencias de los consumidores sobre el uso fraudulento del nombre del IRS o logotipo por estafadores que intentan acceder a la información financiera de los consumidores con el fin de robar su identidad y su patrimonio. Scamsters utilizarán el correo postal, teléfono, fax o correo electrónico para establecer sus víctimas. Cuando el robo de identidad tiene lugar a través de Internet (e-mail), se llama phishing. El IRS no inicia las comunicaciones de los contribuyentes a través de correo electrónico. Correo electrónico no solicitado que dice ser del IRS, o de un componente relacionado con el IRS como EFTPS, debe ser reportado al IRS al phishing@irs.gov.

Además, al hacer clic en los archivos adjuntos o enlaces a dentro de un correo electrónico no solicitado que dice provenir del IRS puede descargar un virus informático malicioso en su ordenador. También puede reportar casos de Información relacionada con el IRS Relacionados con Impuestos Esquemas, estafas, robo de identidad, el fraude y los intentos de phishing al Inspector General del Tesoro para la Administración Tributaria al 1-800-366-4484.

Governor Malloy Applauds 5th Anniversary

Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Access Health CT CEO James Wadleigh, and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell released the following statements regarding the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

 

Governor Malloy said, “Hundreds of thousands of residents are benefitting from the Affordable Care Act, many of whom either previously had no health care at all or lacked quality coverage.  The premise of this historic law is simple – everyone should have access to care, people shouldn’t be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions, and uninsured rates need to drop.  Put simply, the Affordable Care Act is working.  Connecticut has emerged as a national leader in its implementation, and states around the country are modeling their exchanges on ours.  We are achieving our ultimate goal by providing quality, secure, and affordable health care to American families.  March 23rd will go down in history as a giant step forward for our nation’s – and our state’s – progress.”

 

Lt. Governor Wyman, who also serves as Chair of the Board of Access Health CT, said, “The ACA has broad implications in Connecticut – over half a million residents enrolled through the state’s healthcare exchange; we cut our uninsured rate in half to four percent; and most importantly, Connecticut residents are getting the care and advice they need to live healthy, productive lives.  I commend President Obama, Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, and the team at Access Health CT for their work to build a stronger future for all of us.”

 

Access Health CT CEO Wadleigh said, “Because of the Affordable Care Act, Access Health CT has been able to enroll over 500,000 Connecticut residents in quality, affordable health care coverage and help small businesses save over $2 million in health care costs.  We’re continuing to work with other states to make state-based health exchanges successful in the implementation of this landmark legislation.”

 

HHS Secretary Burwell said, “Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act almost five years ago, about 16.4 million uninsured people have gained health coverage – the largest reduction in the uninsured in four decades.  Because of the Affordable Care Act, young adults are able to stay on their parents’ plans until age 26, states can expand their Medicaid programs, and tax credits are available to millions of Americans in all 50 states, making health care coverage more affordable and accessible.  When it comes to the key metrics of affordability, access, and quality, the evidence shows that the Affordable Care Act is working, and families, businesses and taxpayers are better off as a result.”

Gobernador Dannel P. Malloy, el Vicegobernador Nancy Wyman, Director General de Acceso de Salud CT James Wadleigh, y Salud y Servicios Humanos Secretario Sylvia Burwell liberan las siguientes declaraciones relacionadas con el quinto aniversario de la Ley de Asistencia Asequible (ACA):
Gobernador Malloy dijo: “Cientos de miles de residentes se están beneficiando de la Ley de Asistencia Asequible, muchos de los cuales ya sea antes no tenían la atención de salud en todo o carecía de cobertura de calidad. La premisa de esta histórica ley es simple – todo el mundo debería tener acceso a la atención de cobertura, las personas no deben ser negados debido a condiciones pre-existentes, y las tasas de no asegurados que tenga que caer. En pocas palabras, la Ley de Asistencia Asequible está trabajando. Connecticut se ha convertido en un líder nacional en su aplicación, y estados de todo el país están modelando sus intercambios en el nuestro. Estamos logrando nuestro objetivo final, proporcionando calidad, seguros y atención médica asequible para las familias estadounidenses. 23 de marzo pasará a la historia como un gran paso adelante para nuestra nación – y de nuestro estado – el progreso “.
Vicegobernador Wyman, quien también se desempeña como Presidente de la Junta de Acceso a la Salud CT, dijo: “La ACA tiene amplias implicaciones en Connecticut – más de medio millón de residentes inscritos a través del intercambio de la salud del estado; cortamos nuestra tasa de personas sin seguro en medio de un cuatro por ciento; y lo más importante, los residentes de Connecticut están recibiendo la atención y el asesoramiento que necesitan para llevar una vida sana y productiva. Felicito al Presidente Obama, la delegación del Congreso de Connecticut, y el equipo de Acceso a la Salud CT por su trabajo para construir un futuro más fuerte para todos nosotros “.
Acceso a la Salud CT CEO Wadleigh dijo: “Debido a la Ley de Asistencia Asequible, Acceso a la Salud CT ha sido capaz de inscribir a más de 500.000 residentes de Connecticut en la calidad, la cobertura de salud asequible y ayudar a las pequeñas empresas a ahorrar más de $ 2 millones de dólares en costos de atención de salud. Seguimos trabajando con otros estados para hacer intercambios de salud basados ​​en el estado de éxito en la aplicación de esta legislación histórica “.
HHS Secretario Burwell dijo: “Desde la aprobación de la Ley de Asistencia Asequible hace casi cinco años, alrededor de 16,4 millones de personas sin seguro han ganado la cobertura de salud – la mayor reducción de los no asegurados en cuatro décadas. Debido a la Ley de Asistencia Asequible, los adultos jóvenes pueden permanecer en los planes de sus padres hasta la edad de 26 años, los estados pueden expandir sus programas de Medicaid, y los créditos fiscales están disponibles para millones de estadounidenses en los 50 estados, por lo que la cobertura médica sea más asequible y accesibles. Cuando se trata de los indicadores clave de la accesibilidad, el acceso y la calidad, la evidencia muestra que la Ley de Asistencia Asequible está trabajando, y las familias, las empresas y los contribuyentes están en mejor situación como resultado “.

Alaska Traffic Cam–NO Snow

Here is a traffic camera scene from Anchorage Alaska.  Note the lack of snow.  Happy Spring Connecticut!  Keep this in mind as you are shoveling from this next snow!

Aquí está una escena de la cámara de tráfico de Anchorage Alaska. No es la falta de nieve. Feliz Primavera Connecticut! Tenga esto en mente a medida que está paleando desde este lado de la nieve!

Aqui está uma cena de câmera tráfego de Anchorage Alaska. Não é a falta de neve. Feliz Connecticut Primavera! Tenha isso em mente que você está cavando a partir desta próxima neve!

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