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GOV. MALLOY: STATE CAN HELP CITIES AND TOWNS PRESERVE OPEN SPACE

May 16, 2014 Alex

  Open Space Grant Program Will Benefit from $5 Million in Funding   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today that $5 million to assist cities, towns, and land trusts with the purchase of important lands to protect as open space is expected to be approved when the state Bond Commission meets May 30.   “Our open space grant program has played a part in protecting almost 30,000 acres in 81 communities across our state,” Governor Malloy said.  “We will continue moving forward with this program because these lands serve to protect critical natural resources, provide convenient places for residents to hike and enjoy the outdoors, and add to the beauty and charm of our state.”   The Open Space…

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Himes, Delaney, Carney Statement on Johnson-Crapo Housing Reform Markup

May 16, 2014 Alex

Lawmakers applaud Senate progress on GSE reform, outline principles for Delaney-Carney-Himes proposal     Washington, D.C.—Thursday, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs passed the Johnson-Crapo housing finance reform bill out of committee. The Johnson-Crapo plan uses the Corker-Warner proposal as its base architecture and winds down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.   Representatives John K. Delaney (MD-6), John Carney (DE- At Large), and Jim Himes (CT-4) have developed a housing finance reform proposal that uses private sector market forces to appropriately price risk while putting the scale and security of a government guarantee behind the program. Under the Delaney-Carney-Himes plan, the holders of mortgage-backed securities would absorb losses of up to 5% of their value, with the remaining 95%…

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“Ceremonies and Celebrations” Program Marks Eleventh Anniversary in Westport

May 13, 2014 Alex

    Human Services Director Barbara Butler today announced the eleventh year of the “Ceremonies and Celebrations” program in response to requests from school staff for assistance in purchasing new clothing for graduating middle and high school students. “Last year, thanks to the generosity of the Westport community and the schools’ PTAs, 40 Westport students were able to purchase new special event clothing for their graduations from middle and high school,” Butler said. “This year, the number of requests is considerably higher.”   “The public can help fill the need for this year’s graduating students and lift a bit of the expense burden from their families by making a tax-deductible donation,” Butler said. Butler said her department had received numerous…

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GOVERNOR MALLOY: CONNECTICUT UNVEILS NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADS

May 12, 2014 Alex

State business leaders showcased in the latest “still revolutionary” campaign (HARTFORD) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of a new economic development ad campaign, designed to highlight the benefits of doing business in Connecticut. The ad campaign builds on the state’s ongoing Still Revolutionary marketing platform, and gives voice to a range of Connecticut business leaders, who discuss the reasons they have grown their businesses in the state. “For the last several years, we have worked to create a business climate in this state that grows jobs,” said Governor Malloy. “And everywhere from small businesses on Main Street to major companies, we are seeing results. This new phase of our effort to encourage economic growth makes it clear that Connecticut…

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