HARTFORD – State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) joined her colleagues in the state Senate to pass a bipartisan, two-year Democratic state budget that invests in education, cities and towns, and nonprofit social service providers while not raising taxes, remaining well under the state spending cap, and putting an extra $1 billion toward paying off Connecticut's historic unfunded pension debt. The Senate voted 31-4 to pass House Bill 6689, the state biennial budget for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. The budget, which had previously been approved by the House of Representatives, now heads to Governor Ned Lamont, who is expected to sign it into law. With a billion-dollar year-end budget surplus, its Rainy Day Fund at historic highs, our state bond rating…
Bridgeport New: Moped-Car Accident
2021-06-10@5:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A moped operator sustained significant injuries after colliding with a car in the 1800 block of Boston Avenue.
I-95 Crash
2021-06-11:00am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A two car crash reported on I-95 southbound near exit 23. Nothing visible on the traffic cams, no word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Merritt Crash
2021-06-10@9:11am--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A report of a crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound just past the rest area. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Summer Yute Employment
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that additional youths this year will be able to benefit from the expansion of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, which provides year-round employment opportunities for youths across Connecticut with community-based agencies. The additional $2 million will bring its total investment to $7.7 million and will be spent to support the program with services like transportation, food support, and other items that will decrease barriers to participation. The investment comes from Connecticut’s portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – also known as the CARES Act – and is in addition to the $5 million the state previously allocated for the program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department…
Stratford News: Bunnell HS Lockdown
#Stratford- On June 9 th 2021 a male student a Bunnell High School suffered a self inflicted wound. Thestudent used a knife to cause the injury to himself.As a result the school was temporarily placed in lockdown until Officers and medical personnel arrivedand the student was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is listed in stable condition.Students and staff were released from school early as a result.The incident is still under investigation. No names will be released due to the age of the student involved.The Stratford Board of Education will determine the schedule for the remainder of the school week.This was an isolated incident of self harm and no other students were harmed. This news report is made…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Extrication And Injuries
2021-06-09@7:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters and EMS arrived to this crash at East Main Street and Beardsley Park Terrace to find people trapped in the car and called for a full extrication assignment. They quickly freed the occupants and three of them were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
BILL TO SUPPORT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Angus King (I-Maine) reintroduced legislation to provide additional resources to support the mental health and safety of children and improve educational outcomes for students. The Social-Emotional Learning for Families (SELF) Act would direct the Department of Education to establish a competitive grant program that supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of successful teacher and school leader training programs on family engagement. The programs aim to improve teachers’ and school leaders’ ability to develop and support the social-emotional learning (SEL) of children – a need that has been highlighted by the broad-reaching impacts of the pandemic and school closures on students across the nation. “Resources to equip students with social and emotional learning skills are more critical…
Missing Fairfield Woman Returns Home
2021-06-09@12:17am--#Fairfield CT-- A missing Fairfield woman who was missing since Tuesday around 7:45am returned on her own to her home. In a statement “Family and friends have reported that Jamie has recently exhibited behavior which causes them great concern for her safety and well-being,” EMS were called for a well being check.
Bridgeport News: Rollover-Driver Flees
2021-06-08@8:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Citywide towing was quick on the scene at 2240 East Main Street where a vehicle rolled almost hitting the building. The driver fled the scene.