Month: April 2014

Himes Statement on Anniversary of Connecticut Gun Law

  WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Governor Dannel P. Malloy signing into law Connecticut’s new gun violence prevention legislation:   “One year ago today, Republicans and Democrats in the Connecticut legislature came together to make our state safer for children and families. The gun violence prevention legislation signed into law last year has helped keep military-style guns off our streets, ensure that high-capacity magazines are accounted for, and prevent criminals, the mentally ill, and children from getting their hands on a gun.   “Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress has so far failed to follow Connecticut’s lead – but I remain as committed as ever to passing federal legislation to reduce gun…

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GOV. MALLOY: ONE YEAR LATER, HISTORIC GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION BILL IS MAKING CONNECTICUT SAFER

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, together with legislative leaders and a wide array of gun violence prevention organizations, today commemorated the passage of SB1160, the historic legislation passed last year to curb the risk of gun violence.   “In the wake of one of the worst tragedies to befall our state, we took clear and decisive action to make all residents in every one of our cities and towns safer,” said Governor Malloy.  “The common sense limitations we put in place will make sure that guns are less likely to fall into the hands of someone who shouldn’t have one.  The investments in school security and the additional steps we are taking to address the challenges in…

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Upcoming Events at Sherwood Island State Park: Westport, CT

Upcoming Events at Sherwood Island State Park: Westport, CT April 5 & 6: Art Show: Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 PM Featuring artwork by the animals of Beardsley Zoo Art Gallery Show and Sale at the Nature Center at Sherwood Island State Park   Beardsley Zoo: Guests are invited to join Beardsley Zoo’s animal enrichment program as they display and sell paintings made by their residents. Each is a one of a kind documented piece of art made by tigers, wolves, otters, rabbits, and many more.   Photographer Sgt. Cindy Snyder: has captured the action in Africa and at Greenwich’s private Leo Zoo and . Her picture of the baby giraffe: Sandy Hope has graced…

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