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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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Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy

Dec 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy's executive order seizing firearms and denying purchases to individuals who are on Federal Government "lists". Comment from CCDL President Scott Wilson: "Governor Malloy is planning to take what is in our view unconstitutional executive action that would prohibit firearms purchases and seize firearms of individuals who have not been indicted or convicted for any crime. While we are all concerned about terrorism, this approach is very un-American and shameful”. Wilson Added: "Governor Malloy has gone even further into the deep end than ever before. His planning on denying purchases and likely seizing firearms of individuals are on a list that have not been charged or convicted of any wrongdoing…

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Governor Bans Firearm Permits If On No Fly List

Dec 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his intention to sign a first-in-the-nation executive order that will allow firearm permits to be denied to those on the government watchlists. The Connecticut State Police already performs background checks on those seeking permits to purchase guns in Connecticut, based on Governor Malloy's 2013 gun violence prevention legislation, one of the smartest laws in the nation. Pending federal approval, Governor intends to sign an Executive Order mandating that Connecticut State Police be required to cross-reference the names of those who wish to obtain a permit to own a firearm with the government watchlists. Those with existing permits who are found to be on those watchlist would have their permits revoked, and…

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Syrians Coming To Bridgeport

Nov 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Today, Governor Malloy said that Connecticut will continue to accept more than 1,600 refugees from Syria.  Arizona, Texas, Michigan and Alabama and President Obama's home state of Illinois is suspending the refugee resettlement. The reason is that it is reported that some of the attackers in France came through Greece as a refugee. The International Institute Of Connecticut (IICONN) located at 670 Clinton Avenue in Bridgeport has been listed as a group accepting the refugess according to the US Refugee Public Affiliate Directory (see http://www.scribd.com/doc/280725813/US-Refugee-Public-Affiliate-Directory). Catholic Charities of Hartford and the International Refugee and Immigrant Services in New Haven will be slated to process the refugees according to the list for Connecticut. According to IICONN's September newsletter: “The U.S.…

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NFL issues statement on public safety

Nov 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

NFL: Press Release:  The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust. Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats. Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums. In addition to our standard procedures described above, there…

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Governor Opens State Memorial To Veterans

Nov 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial Board of Directors today joined Congressman John Larson, Connecticut Military Department Adjutant General Thaddeus Martin, Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Sean Connolly, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary for Policy and Planning Linda Schwartz to officially commemorate the opening of the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial. Located inside of Minuteman Park at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Broad Street in Hartford – directly in front of the William A. O’Neill State Armory – the memorial pays tribute to the more than 1.3 million men and women from Connecticut who served honorably in the U.S. military in defense of our freedom.  It…

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Governor Announces Imitative On Shoreline Resources

Nov 7, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy  announced a series of historic preservation initiatives that will strengthen the state’s commitment to prepare and respond to disasters and protect historic sites along Connecticut’s shoreline.   Projects include items such as surveys of historic neighborhoods, the development of a mobile app for owners of historic homes, among other steps designed to support the four coastal counties of Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London.   “This funding will help us respond quickly and strategically should we face another devastating event,” Governor Malloy said.  “Connecticut is committed to safeguarding the state’s unique cultural heritage even as it addresses the coastal resiliency challenges of the 21st century.  These are important, preparatory steps forward, and we’re pleased these…

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Himes Questions Troop Deployment to Syria

Nov 3, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

  #WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement of the deployment of American troops to Syria:   “President Obama’s decision to put approximately 50 American troops on the ground in Syria is troubling. We continue, without obvious success or strategy, to fight on both sides of a messy, Middle Eastern civil war. In any event, the commitment of American soldiers into combat requires an Authorization for the Use of Military Force from Congress, which has not been passed.   “Escalating the violence in the region will worsen the refugee crisis and complicate a picture that already involves Syrian troops loyal to Assad, rebel fighters,…

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