Lt. Governor Has Covid

HARTFORD, CT – Adam Joseph, Chief of Staff to Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statement today:“On Sunday, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz took a regularly-scheduled COVID-19 rapid self-test which showed a positive result. She took a PCR test this morning and is awaiting the results. Our office will be conducting contact tracing this morning to identify and inform close contacts over the last five days. She is feeling well. Per CDC guidance, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz will isolate at home for the next five days, and will not be attending any in-person events this week. Lt. Governor Bysiewicz was scheduled to receive her second booster shot later this week. She encourages all residents to get vaccinated and receive their initial or…

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EXPANDED MEDICARE COVERAGE OF CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act to ensure Medicare patients have full coverage of chiropractic care. As medical professionals have reported seeing more neck and back pain in their patients over the pandemic, this bipartisan legislation would expand Medicare’s coverage of chiropractic services, ensuring Medicare patients have access to chiropractic care as a non-drug alternative for pain management. “This bill will make it easier for seniors to get the chiropractic care they need for their pain,” said Blumenthal. “Burdensome regulations currently in place are an onerous obstacle for Medicare patients seeking necessary treatment. By expanding Medicare coverage to all chiropractic services, this measure will ensure…

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Bridgeport News: Assault

2022-04-10@11:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police, EMS on scene in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue for an assault. This news report is made possible by:

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Route 8 Crash

2022-04-09@11:27pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car crash on Route 8 northbound near exit 13. A car reportedly hit a light pole. This news report is made possible by:

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Sales Tax Free Week Starts Sunday

Last month, when the General Assembly passed legislation to suspend the state's $.25 gas tax we also added a second Sales Tax Free Week this spring. The spring Sales Tax Free Week begins on Sunday, April 10, and runs through Saturday, April 16. During this week, sales of clothing and footwear costing less than $100 will not be subject to sales tax. This press release was made possible by:

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Chiefs of Police to Execute Search for Bridgeport Police Chief Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has signed the contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).  The IACP will now officially execute the recruitment and competitive civil service examination for the hiring of a Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport to be appointed to a five (5) year term pursuant to Bridgeport City Charter. Personnel Director Eric Amado stated that “In addition to having a nationwide reach and an expertise in police chief searches, the IACP is a uniquely qualified firm with psychometric experience that will help the City identify the best candidate for Chief of Police. Our agreement with the IACP includes…

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Shelton News: Gun Displayed During Road Rage

2022-04-09@12:55pm--#Shelton CT-- Police are looking for a black BMW with no plates with 3 occupants that displayed a handgun out the back window on Bridgeport Avenue near Nells Rock Road. The vehicle was last seen heading towards downtown. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

On April 9Th, 2022 at approximately 4:00 am the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received multiple 911 calls on reports of a shooting at the Bridgeport Innovative Center located at 955 Connecticut Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol officers located a 33-year-old victim identified as Michael Yon. Yon suffered from a gunshot wound to his body and was pronounced deceased on the scene by my medical personnel. The Bridgeport Police EOC received additional 911 calls regarding two more gunshot wound victims arriving at Bridgeport Hospital via private vehicle.  Those two victims were found to have non-life-threatening injuries. Currently the Detective Bureau’s Homicide & Identification Units are actively investigating and processing the crime scene. The Bridgeport Police Department would like to offer…

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