GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION IN NURSING HOME ‘REBALANCING’ GRANTS

  Initiative Promotes Freedom of Choice In Long-Term Care System   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is awarding $9 million in first-time funding to help Connecticut’s nursing home industry diversify services to meet the changing needs of older adults and other citizens with disabilities.   The grants are part of the state’s Strategic Plan to Rebalance Long-Term Services and Supports, a ground-breaking initiative to expand long-term service options for people who can live safely in the community instead of an institution.   “Simply put, many people are looking for greater choice about where and how they receive care,” Governor Malloy said.  “Our initiative promotes freedom of choice in the long-term care system by…

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Lavielle: Local School Districts Should be Allowed to Set Their Own Calendars

  HARTFORD – In Wednesday’s Education Committee meeting, State Representative Gail Lavielle (R-143) introduced legislation that would have eliminated the requirement for school districts to adopt uniform regional school calendars. Her proposal, which she raised in an amendment to a related bill, did not pass after much discussion by the committee.   The adoption of uniform regional school calendars, which would take local control away from Boards of Education, was mandated by the state in legislation passed in 2013. Rep. Lavielle’s amendment would have made adopting uniform regional school calendars optional, preserving local control over education.   “I am very disappointed that the majority of the Education Committee’s members refused to take into account the very strong objections expressed by…

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GOV. MALLOY URGES LEGISLATURE TO APPROVE $25 MILLION TO HELP SHORELINE RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR FUTURE SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING

(EAST HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation he introduced that will provide an authorization of up to $25 million to support the launch of the Shoreline Resiliency Fund – a low-interest loan program the Governor created late last year that will help residents who are subject to coastal flooding elevate their homes and flood-proof their businesses.   While start-up costs to administer the program were approved in January , the fund cannot begin helping residents and businesses until it receives financing.   “The frequency of severe weather has been increasing, putting homes and businesses near Connecticut’s historic and valued shoreline at risk,” said Governor Malloy, who made the announcement at…

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Governor asks leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today asked leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend, in advance of the final week of open enrollment for Access Health CT. “Connecticut is leading the nation when it comes to providing residents with affordable health care.  In fact, other states are now beginning conversations on how to adopt our model because of the tremendous work being done by Access Health CT,” said Governor Malloy.  “With the final weekend approaching, I am asking leaders of our faith community to talk with their members about not letting this opportunity pass them by.  Obtaining health care is too important, and the more people that sign…

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