Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2020-04-17@11:20pm--#West Haven CT--#cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by West Haven on I-95 near exit 42.
DMV Extension
Governor Ned Lamont – has added vehicle registrations, emissions testing and other items to the extension period for Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between March 10, 2020 and June 8, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension. The extension is effective immediately. In addition to extending the expiration date of DMV credentials, late fees associated with eligible expired credentials and compliance issues will also be waived during the extension period. As a reminder, DMV previously announced an extension for Connecticut driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and identity cards. The action today covers the following DMV-related items: Vehicle and Boat Registrations Extends by 90 days all registrations, including International Registration Plan (IRP) and boat registrations, that…
Southport News: Tree Into A House
2020-04-13@2:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT-- A tree has crashed into a home on Village Lane.
Mayor Ganim Requests City of Bridgeport Leaders and Residents of All Faiths to Join in Prayer
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim requests to be joined by religious leaders across all beliefs throughout the City of Bridgeport to offer prayer and words of faith during a time that residents in our community are impacted by Coronavirus. Mayor Ganim stated, “These are difficult and uncertain times, but our faith-based groups have and continue to be an integral part in spreading positivity and hope. It’s important we hear from them to remind us that brighter days are ahead, and we are in this together.” The request for prayer includes a message of condolences and come on the heels of Mayor Ganim’s issuance of Stay Safe at Home protocol to save lives. Mayor Ganim asks all faiths to remember those who have passed,…
Easton News: Structure Fire
2020-04-07@3:00pm--#Easton CT-- Firefighters at a "very involved" structure fire on Rock House Road which is off Sport Hill Road. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Access To Snap Benefits
WASHINGTON—Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Jahana Hayes (CT-5), on Friday sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the department to immediately halt plans to finalize or move forward with regulations that will limit people in Connecticut from accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Specifically, the members called on the department to rescind the SNAP Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Rule and halt the rulemaking process for the Revision of Categorical Eligibility Rule and the Revision of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances (SUA) Rule. “We write to urge you to immediately rescind the SNAP Requirements for…
Governor’s Update
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 429 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,557. To date, more than 16,600 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 766 patients have been hospitalized. The total statewide total number of fatalities is 85. Among the new deaths to report is the first pediatric fatality linked to COVID-19 in Connecticut. This was a 6-week-old baby in the Hartford area who was brought unresponsive to a…
I-95 Crash
2020-03-23@8:30pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-vehicle crash/spinout in the center lanes of I-95 northbound near exit 40.
Governor Update
· Since yesterday’s update, an additional 35 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 194. This includes the first case to be reported out of New London County. · Governor Lamont today signed his ninth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, taking further actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut. This one: o Directs all non-essential businesses and not-for profit entities in Connecticut to prohibit all in-person functions effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.; and o Requires a coordinated effort between the State of Connecticut and its municipalities when responding to this emergency. · The state has launched a framework for the donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Those looking to donate should fill out…
Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act
WASHINGTON—U.S. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced the Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat America’s supply chain risk and dependence on China for pharmaceuticals. U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) joined Rubio in introducing the bill in the Senate, and U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) will lead the companion legislation in the House. “Coronavirus has exposed a serious risk in our supply chain. Being dependent on China for pharmaceuticals—especially at the height of this pandemic—poses a serious threat to U.S. national security and public health across this country. I’m glad to work with a group of bipartisan senators to prioritize American manufacturers and ensure adequate pharmaceutical supply throughout…