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GOV. MALLOY: REACTIVATES STATE SEVERE WEATHER PROTOCOL

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

Effective Through Wednesday Morning, Anyone Seeking Shelter Should Call 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has reactivated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol in anticipation of temperatures in the teens and single digits over the next few nights. The Protocol is effective beginning today, March 3rd and will remain in effect through Wednesday morning, March 5th. “With a few weeks of winter still ahead of us, we must continue to protect the most vulnerable members of our state’s population during these severe cold weather outbreaks,” said Governor Malloy. “I urge anyone in need of shelter to call 2-1-1 and encourage local communities to consider opening warming centers or other facilities to help people…

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GOV. MALLOY: INVESTMENT WILL STRENGTHEN STATE’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WORKFORCE INFRASTRUCTURE

Mar 4, 2014 Alex

Top Accounting and Consulting Firm Growing Jobs in Hartford (HARTFORD) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that CohnReznick LLP is expanding its presence in Connecticut in a move that will create or retain 236 jobs for Connecticut residents over the next four years. “CohnReznick is a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm and a leader in the professional services sector, which accounts for more than ninety thousand good paying jobs in Connecticut,” said Governor Malloy. “CohnReznick’s decision to expand here means more of these jobs for our residents. It’s a major investment in this critical industry, one that will encourage other employers to follow suit.” The state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will provide…

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VOTER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Mar 4, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Jim Marpe and Registrars of Voters to Test Drive Connecticut’s New Online Voter Registration System on March 6 Westport Registrars of Voters, Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that online voter registration is now available in Westport. First Selectman Jim Marpe and the Registrars of Voters will welcome two new voters on March 6, at 4 p.m. in Westport Town Hall Room 309. At that time, two eligible Staples High School seniors will register to vote using the online voter registration system. The public is invited to attend. The link to the online registration system is https://voterregistration.ct.gov. Westport residents who qualify to vote can register online. The following updates to current registrations may also be done online:…

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MONDAY: GOV. MALLOY SPEAKS AT CONFERENCE ON OPEN DATA AND TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT

Mar 3, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Monday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at a conference in Hartford on the benefits of Open Data. Last month, Governor Malloy signed an executive order requiring the creation of the Connecticut Open Data Portal, which will result in widespread amounts of raw government data to be collected, placed on the internet, and shared with the public in a major effort to increase transparency and provide a useful database that can be utilized by residents for any number of purposes. The Governor will discuss the benefits of the portal at the conference, which is being hosted by the Connecticut Data Collaborative. WHO: Governor Malloy WHAT: Governor Malloy speaks at “Open Data for Connecticut: Opportunities and…

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President Obama to Travel to Connecticut

Mar 3, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 5, the President will travel to Connecticut and deliver remarks at Central Connecticut State University on minimum wage. The President will be joined by Governor Malloy of Connecticut, Governor Patrick of Massachusetts, Governor Chafee of Rhode Island, and Governor Shumlin of Vermont to discuss the importance of raising the minimum wage and giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. The arrival and departure of Air Force One at Bradley Air National Guard Base are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public. The President’s remarks at Central Connecticut State University are open to pre-credentialed media and ticketed members of the general public. Ticket distribution information is included below. Members of the media who wish…

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TODAY AT 1:15PM: GOV. MALLOY PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TO PREVIEW PRESIDENT OBAMA’S VISIT TO CONNECTICUT

Mar 3, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Today at 1:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a media conference call with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest to preview President Obama's upcoming event in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. Also participating will be Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. WHO: Governor Malloy, Governor Chafee, Governor Shumlin, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest WHAT: White House media conference call to preview President Obama's visit to Connecticut for an event on the minimum wage WHEN: TODAY – Sunday, March 2, 2014; 1:15 p.m. WHERE: Members of the media who wish to join this call should…

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR UPGRADES TO MIDDLETOWN’S DOOLEY POND DAM

Mar 3, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $2.1 million to fund repairs to the state-owned Dooley Pond Dam in Middletown was approved at Friday’s meeting of the state Bond Commission. Funding will be used to increase the dam’s capacity, notably during severe weather events. “The Dooley Pond Dam is in need of repairs,” said Governor Malloy. “Especially considering the increasingly severe weather we have been having, it is necessary that we have the infrastructure in place to withstand these demands. I’m glad we could make this happen for the residents of Middletown.” The Class C, or high hazard, dam, located near Route 17 south of Brushy Hill Road, is currently considered in poor condition, with…

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GOV. MALLOY: SIX CONNECTICUT MUNICIPALITIES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTS

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

$277 Million in Grants and Loans Approved for Projects in Hartford, Rocky Hill, Norwich, Middletown, New Haven, and Bristol (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that nearly $277 million to provide grants and loans for local and regional wastewater treatment projects in Hartford, Rocky Hill, Norwich, Middletown, New Haven, and Bristol was approved Friday by state Bond Commission. It is estimated that the projects will create or retain approximately 5,700 jobs in the manufacturing, engineering and construction industries. “As a result of the state’s strong financial support for municipal wastewater treatment projects, Connecticut’s rivers and streams and Long Island Sound are cleaner and more appealing than ever,” said Governor Malloy, who serves as chair of the…

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THURSDAY: GOV. MALLOY MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP IN CONN.; SPEAKS AT MICROGRIDS CONFERENCE

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – On Thursday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join Travelers executives, PGA Tour officials and state and local leaders at a news conference in Hartford to discuss the future of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. Since Travelers took over as the title sponsor in 2007, the tournament has had an estimated economic impact of $160 million for the State of Connecticut and has generated over $7 million for charity. Following that, Governor Malloy will give the keynote address at the “Next Generation Microgrids” conference in Hartford. WHO: Governor Malloy, Travelers executives, PGA Tour officials, state and local leaders WHAT: News conference to discuss the future of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut WHEN: Thursday, February…

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Himes Joins Effort to Force Vote to Raise Minimum Wage

Feb 28, 2014 Alex

Fair Minimum Wage Act increases minimum wage to $10.10 over two years WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) signed a discharge petition to require an immediate vote on a bill to lift the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 (H.R. 1010), which he cosponsors, will raise the purchasing power of minimum wage salaries to help working families afford more basic necessities. This, however, is still less than the $10.74 the minimum wage would be were it adjusted for inflation since its high of $10.56 in 1968. A discharge petition needs the support of 218 members to force a vote. So far 155 members have signed this petition. “After the worst recession in…

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GOV. MALLOY: REACTIVATES STATE SEVERE WEATHER PROTOCOL

GOV. MALLOY: INVESTMENT WILL STRENGTHEN STATE’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WORKFORCE INFRASTRUCTURE

VOTER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

MONDAY: GOV. MALLOY SPEAKS AT CONFERENCE ON OPEN DATA AND TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT

President Obama to Travel to Connecticut

TODAY AT 1:15PM: GOV. MALLOY PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TO PREVIEW PRESIDENT OBAMA’S VISIT TO CONNECTICUT

GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR UPGRADES TO MIDDLETOWN’S DOOLEY POND DAM

GOV. MALLOY: SIX CONNECTICUT MUNICIPALITIES TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTS

THURSDAY: GOV. MALLOY MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF THE TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP IN CONN.; SPEAKS AT MICROGRIDS CONFERENCE

Himes Joins Effort to Force Vote to Raise Minimum Wage

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