GOVERNOR LAMONT LAUNCHES $2.7 MILLION PROGRAM TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Connecticut Campus Mental Health Program Will Provide Funding to Support Student Mental Health Services Following Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of a new state program that will provide $2.7 million to colleges and universities in Connecticut as they respond to the ongoing student mental health challenges driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is being supported by the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, which utilizes federal coronavirus relief aid dedicated to the state. The Connecticut Campus Mental Health Program will provide awards to eligible higher education institutions to drive innovative and evidence-based strategies that enhance student access to care; boost education and awareness of mental health services and programs available to students,…

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Bridgeport News: 3 Injured In Fire

2021-12-08@9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters were called to a fire in the 600 block of Hallett Street. The call immediately went to two alarms with reports of close exposure to surround buildings and reports of people jumping from the building. Two people were found lying on the ground outside the building with injuries consistent with a fall. A third person was also injured, possibly a fatality but this has not been confirmed. The state fire marshal is on scene investigating. https://youtu.be/BaRF1R3sFtU

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Fairfield News: Shots Fired Incident

2021-12-08@9:00pm--#Fairfield News: Police are investigating a shots fired incident on Stillson Road at Fairfield Woods Road. Multiple people witnessed a passenger shooting in the air near Stillson Road from a white Toyota. Police stopped the car at Applegate Road and the occupants of the car was taken into custody. One person HAD a pistol permit. Police are still investigating the permits of the suspects. Shell casings were found on Stillson Road. This news report is made possible by:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES STATE COLLECTS $1.7 MILLION FROM FIRST MONTH OF SPORTS WAGERING AND ONLINE CASINO GAMING

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Publishes Data on Sports Wagering and Online Casino Gaming for Month of October (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering, which began in Connecticut with a soft launch on October 12. Between the soft launch through October 31, the state collected approximately $513,000 from sports wagering and $1.2 million from online casino gaming. The funds will be deposited into the state’s general fund. “This first revenue collection for our state reinforces the process and approach by my administration when it came to ensuring our sports betting and iCasino platforms worked seamlessly for consumers,” Governor…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT RAISES AWARENESS OF CONNECTICUT’S TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM

Tax Amnesty Program is in Effect Through January 31, 2022 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton today are raising awareness about the 2021 Connecticut Tax Amnesty program, which offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at a reduced interest rate and no penalties. The program launched on November 1, 2021 and will end on January 31, 2022. It provides a 75% reduction in interest and waives penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution to those who haven’t filed, have under reported, or have existing liabilities related to taxes owed to the state for any tax period ending on or before December 30, 2020. It is available to individual and…

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